V is for Vivid Views

Explore five V words in English, Urdu, Spanish, and French.

Words for V

Tap or press a pronunciation hint to hear the word. The written hint is an informal reading guide.

A violin.

Violin

English Violin
Urdu وائلن
Spanish Violín
French Violon

Fun fact: A violin makes music with strings and a bow.

A flower vase.

Vase

English Vase
Urdu گلدان
Spanish Jarrón
French Vase

Fun fact: A vase can hold flowers.

A small van.

Van

English Van
Urdu وین
Spanish Furgoneta
French Fourgonnette

Fun fact: Vans can carry people or things.

A vest.

Vest

English Vest
Urdu بنیان
Spanish Chaleco
French Gilet

Fun fact: A vest is clothing without sleeves.

A simple volcano.

Volcano

English Volcano
Urdu آتش فشاں
Spanish Volcán
French Volcan

Fun fact: A volcano is an opening in Earth where lava can come out.

A group of colorful vegetables.

Vegetable

EnglishVegetable
Urduسبزی
SpanishVerdura
FrenchLégume

Fun fact: Vegetables come in many colors and shapes.

A peaceful village with three houses and trees.

Village

EnglishVillage
Urduگاؤں
SpanishPueblo
FrenchVillage

Fun fact: A village is a small community of homes.

A calm brown vulture standing in side view.

Vulture

EnglishVulture
Urduگدھ
SpanishBuitre
FrenchVautour

Fun fact: Vultures help keep nature clean.

Let's Play

  • Pretend to play a violin.
  • Place an imaginary flower into a vase.
  • Hold a steering wheel and drive a van.
  • Crouch like a volcano, then rise for a gentle eruption.
  • Circle every vegetable you can spot on the page.

Parent Corner

  • Recognize uppercase V and lowercase v.
  • Say each word slowly and warmly.
  • Try one word in all four languages.
  • Let the child point, repeat, or simply listen.

Memory Box

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