G is for Growing Things
Explore eight G words in English, Urdu, Spanish, and French.
Words for G
Tap or press a pronunciation hint to hear the word. The written hint is an informal reading guide.
Giraffe
| English | Giraffe | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | زرافہ | |
| Spanish | Jirafa | |
| French | Girafe |
Fun fact: Giraffes have very long necks.
Grapes
| English | Grapes | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | انگور | |
| Spanish | Uvas | |
| French | Raisins |
Fun fact: Grapes grow in bunches on vines.
Goat
| English | Goat | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | بکری | |
| Spanish | Cabra | |
| French | Chèvre |
Fun fact: Goats are good climbers.
Gift
| English | Gift | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | تحفہ | |
| Spanish | Regalo | |
| French | Cadeau |
Fun fact: A gift is something given to someone.
Guitar
| English | Guitar | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | گٹار | |
| Spanish | Guitarra | |
| French | Guitare |
Fun fact: A guitar makes music with strings.
Garden
| English | Garden | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | باغ | |
| Spanish | Jardin | |
| French | Jardin |
Fun fact: A garden is a place where people grow flowers, fruit, herbs, or vegetables.
Gorilla
| English | Gorilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | گوریلا | |
| Spanish | Gorila | |
| French | Gorille |
Fun fact: Gorillas are great apes that live together in family groups.
Goose
| English | Goose | |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | ہنس | |
| Spanish | Ganso | |
| French | Oie |
Fun fact: A goose has webbed feet that help it paddle through water.
Let's Play
- Stretch your neck tall like a giraffe.
- Pretend to strum a guitar.
- Walk heavily like a gentle gorilla.
- Honk softly like a goose.
- Point to the grapes and count a small bunch.
Parent Corner
- Recognize uppercase G and lowercase g.
- Say each word slowly and warmly.
- Try one word in all four languages.
- Let the child point, repeat, or simply listen.
Memory Box
Date: ______________________
Favorite picture: ______________________
New word the child tried: ______________________
A note to remember: ______________________