English for FunVehicles and transport in English for kids
Tap a picture to hear the word. On the road, on the water and in the sky.
Tap to hear
Good to know
- Use "an" before ambulance and airplane: an ambulance, an airplane.
- Talking about travel uses "by": by car, by bus, by train. On foot is the exception.
- Airplane is American English; British English says aeroplane. Plane works in both.
- Helicopter is strong at the start: HEL-i-cop-ter.
Play at home
- On the way to school, name every vehicle you pass.
- Sort toy vehicles into road, water and sky.
- Ask "How do you go to school?" and answer "By car" or "By scooter".
Practise with Word Island
Word Island practises vehicle words, together with things at home, on Home and Town, which opens with full access. Each pack is a set of short games where the child hears, picks and builds the word, says it out loud, and then meets all the pictures again.
Free printable
Print-ready A4 sheets for "Vehicles and transport in English for kids": a chart for the wall, cut-out flashcards and a worksheet with two short exercises. Free to print and share with your class.
Questions
What is the difference between a boat and a ship?
A ship is big and goes on the sea; a boat is usually smaller. Children can just learn both words.
Is "motorbike" in the game?
No. The game has scooter, which is close and common in Vietnam.
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