Figures in English for children. English for children in a playful way. Geometric figures. English names of geometric shapes in space
Geometric shapes are one of the first topics for learning English with kids. English for children is best learned in a playful way, and since the topic "geometric shapes" is well suited for this, children really like learning geometry 🙂
We have a whole section devoted to the study of geometry, so stay tuned - articles will be added.
In the same article, I will share one extremely interesting and exciting creative project called "Plasticine Geometry", in which we will begin to study geometric shapes in English.
Material introduction
Listen to the song and learn geometric shapes.
Create a project
You will need:
- Plasticine
- toothpicks
- Sheet of paper and pencils
Draw different shapes on a piece of paper and label them.
Word list with Russified transcription:
- Circle [with yo cl] circle
- Square [skw uh e] square
- Rectangle [r uh ctangle] rectangle
- Ova [ about uvl] oval
- Triangle [tr a yengl] triangle
- Diamond[d] a yemand] rhombus
- Star [sta:] star
Show your child how to make shapes by making the first shape yourself. First, roll up the balls and place them in the corners.
Now take the toothpicks and make the sides of the figure.
It's best to start with a square or an equilateral triangle because all sides are equal and you'll be using whole toothpicks.
When the turn comes to figures with different sides (rhombus, rectangle), do not rush to show the child exactly how such figures can be made. Give the kid time to think: let him guess that the toothpick needs to be broken, having previously measured the side.
Despite the fact that we learn English with our children in a playful way, there is no need to deprive the kid of his sovereign rights to early development - let him think. Let him feel the sweet joy of victory if he can guess 🙂
Now ask your child how to make a circle and an oval. Do these figures have straight sides? And, will toothpicks be needed, in this case?
In the photo you see two options, but in fact there are a lot of them. Wait for the child to offer his own version, and then offer your own ... Young people - everywhere we have a road ... Remember his sovereign rights!
Advice:
When you sculpt the figures, pronounce their name in English. Place the figures for a few days in a prominent place, from time to time approach them, and repeat their names.
Learn the names of geometric shapes in English. In English, geometrical shapes are 🔊 geometrical shapes ([ʤɪəˈmetrɪkl ʃeɪps]).
English names of geometric figures on a plane
The following geometric terms are defined in the plane. Their generalized name is: 🔊 geometric shapes on a plane.
| Transcription | Translation | |
|---|---|---|
| 🔊 Point | Dot | |
| 🔊Straight line | Straight | |
| 🔊 Intersecting lines | [ɪntəˈsektɪŋ laɪnz] | intersecting lines |
| 🔊 Parallel lines | [ˈpærəlel laɪnz] | Parallel lines |
| 🔊Perpendicular lines | Perpendicular lines | |
| 🔊Triangle | [ˈtraɪæŋgl] | Triangle |
| 🔊 Isosceles triangle | Isosceles triangle | |
| 🔊 Equilateral Triangle | [ˈiːkwɪˈlætərəl ˈtraɪæŋgl] | Equilateral triangle |
| 🔊 Right Angle Triangle | Right triangle | |
| 🔊 The altitude of a triangle | [ðiː ˈæltɪtjuːd ɔv ə ˈtraɪæŋgl] | Triangle Height |
| 🔊 Bisector of a triangle | Bisector of a triangle | |
| 🔊 Median of a triangle | [‘miːdɪən ɔv ə ˈtraɪæŋgl] | Triangle median |
| 🔊 Square | [ˈkwɔdræŋgl] | quadrilateral |
| 🔊 Diagonal | Diagonal | |
| 🔊 Square | Square | |
| 🔊 Pentagon | [ˈpentəgən] | Pentagon |
| 🔊 Hexagon | [ˈheksəgən] | Hexagon |
| 🔊 Octagon | [ˈɔktəgən] | Octagon |
| 🔊 Decagon | [‘dekəgən] | Decagon |
| 🔊Vertex | [‘vɜːteks] | Vertex |
| 🔊 Side | Side | |
| 🔊Ellipse | [ɪ'lɪps] | Ellipse |
| 🔊Hyperbole | Hyperbola | |
| 🔊 Parabola | Parabola |
English names of geometric shapes in space
There are a number of geometric terms that are defined in space. Generalized: 🔊 geometric shapes in space.
| Geometric shape name (Pronunciation) | Transcription | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 🔊 Edge | Edge | |
| 🔊 Face | edge | |
| 🔊 Planes | Plane | |
| 🔊Hyperplane | hyperplane | |
| 🔊 Collinear lines | Collinear lines | |
| 🔊Coplanar lines | coplanar lines | |
| 🔊Polyhedron | [ˌpɔlɪ'hiːdr(ə)n] | Polyhedron |
| 🔊 Tetrahedron | [ˌtetrə'hiːdr(ə)n] | Tetrahedron |
| 🔊 Cube | Cube | |
| 🔊 Pentahedron | [ˌpentə’hiːdrən] | Pentahedron |
| 🔊 Hexahedron | [ˌheksə'hiːdrən] | hexagon |
| 🔊 Octahedron | [‘ɔktə’hiːdr(ə)n] | Octahedron (Octahedron) |
| 🔊 Decahedron | [ˌdekə’hiːdr(ə)n] | Decahedron (Decahedron) |
| 🔊 Dodecahedron | [ˌdəudekə'hiːdr(ə)n] | Dodecahedron (Dodecahedron) |
| 🔊 Icosahedron | [ɪkəˈsɑːdrən] | Twenty-sided (Icosahedron) |
| 🔊 Regular polyhedron | [ˈregjʊlə ˌpɔlɪ'hiːdr(ə)n] | regular polygon |
| 🔊 N-dimensional simplex | [ən-dɪˈmenʃənl ˈsɪmpleks] | N-dimensional simplex |
| 🔊 N-dimensional octahedron | [ən-dɪˈmenʃənl ‘ɔktə’hiːdr(ə)n] | N-dimensional octahedron (Hyperoctahedron) |
| 🔊 N-dimensional cube | [ən-dɪˈmenʃənl kjuːb] | N-dimensional cube (Hypercube) |
| 🔊 Sphere | Sphere |
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The article offers you methodical and visual material for the English lesson "Geometric shapes".
Necessary English words on the topic "Geometric shapes" for beginners, children: a list with transcription and translation
One of the main topics in learning English is “geometric shapes”. It would seem that a completely meaningless topic that should not be useful in everyday life, but no!
The names of geometric shapes can be useful in the case of:
- Descriptions of a person's appearance
- Descriptions of external signs of buildings, natural places
- Description of toys and objects
- In cooking (round plate, square shape, etc.)
- In creativity and science
In fact, shapes and figures are present almost everywhere: at home, on the street, even in the description of situations (for example, walking in a circle, love triangle). This vocabulary is difficult to learn and sometimes boring, but with the right approach and the choice of teaching methods (saturation of lessons with visuals and videos), it is quite possible to interest the child and help him remember important words.
Vocabulary:
Exercises and tasks in English for children on the topic "Geometric shapes"
An important role in English lessons (especially in this subject) is played by exercises, both oral and written. It is important for the student to see images of geometric shapes in front of him and to distinguish them by comparing, denoting or highlighting.
Tasks:
- A simple task for a junior class. In it, it is necessary to name each geometric figure, color it and name it correctly.
- To complete this task, you should prepare colored paper or already cut out different geometric shapes in advance. The task involves the creation of application pictures, but when laying down each figure, you should name its shape.
- Task number 3: A simple written task that requires the student to list all the geometric shapes that are in the same room with him (rectangle - window, square - table, circle - pillow).
Dialogue in English for children on the topic "Geometric shapes" with translation
An important form of work in English lessons is the practice of spoken language. To do this, you will need such a task as compiling and acting out a dialogue. This topic does not imply that the dialogue will be only on the “geometric” topic, because you can take any topic, the main thing is that you use 2-5 words “figures and forms” there.
Dialogues:
Phrases in English for children on the topic "Geometric shapes" with translation
Not only words, but also phrases in the topic “Shapes and Shapes” will help you come up with sentences and build dialogues.
Phrases in English:
| English | Translation |
| Geometric Figures | Geometric figures |
| Shapes | Shapes and forms |
| right angle | Right angle |
| Equilateral | Equilateral |
| V oluminous bodies | Volumetric bodies |
| straight line | Straight line |
| Curved line | Curve line |
| line segment | Line segment |
| To measure | To measure |
| Calculate | Calculate |
| line | Measure with a ruler |
| side | Side |
| Diameter | Diameter |
| flat figures | flat figure |
Songs and poems for children in English on the topic "Geometric shapes" with translation
Even such a complex topic in English as "Shapes and Forms" can be made interesting and fun by diluting it with songs and poems.
Cards in English on the topic "Geometric shapes" with translation
Visualization and thematic cards for the lesson "Geometric shapes" are very important, as they play a significant role - they introduce children to the basic forms.
Card options:
Games in English on the topic "Geometric shapes"
Even in such a lesson as “Geometric Shapes” in English, you can introduce a game moment that will not only entertain the child, but also interest him.
Prepare for the game:
- A sheet of white paper (best A6 paper)
- Plasticine or plasticine dough
- A pack of toothpicks or matches
- Colored markers
How to play:
- Explain to the child that with the help of these materials you need to make geometric shapes on a plane.
- Each side is a toothpick, and they are attached with plasticine.
- As the figures are created, each should be properly named in English.
- To make the game more intense and give pleasant emotions, ask the child to draw emotions for the resulting figures.
Stages of work:
Riddles in English on the topic "Geometric shapes" with translation
Another game moment in the lesson is riddles. In order for students to solve them with great passion, try to somehow encourage them for this (points for assessment, stickers, bonuses).
Tips for independent study of the topic in English "Geometric shapes" for children and parents
Adviсe:
- Before you start teaching your child English words (names of shapes), you should check how well he knows the geometric shapes themselves (ask him to voice them in his native language).
- Make bright visualizations with geometric shapes and highlight each one with a separate color (to clearly and immediately distinguish them visually).
- It is good to have, in addition to visualizations, printouts or pictures, also voluminous figures so that the child can feel them and examine them from all sides.
- If a child does not remember words well, you can find a more consonant word to evoke associations in him (for example: circle is a circle, similar to the Russian word “compass”, and what a compass draws: a circle).
- Throughout the lesson, you must repeat the names of the forms and new vocabulary many times. If you repeat very often, and also supplement with gestures (clapping, trampling or dancing), memorization will be more effective.
- The "visualization" method will also help. To do this, after you pronounce the word, draw a geometric figure in the air.
Video: "Geometric shapes in English"
In everyday life, we constantly use words related to geometry. I don't mean terms like hypotenuse or bisector, and common words, for example: circle, square, length, width, volume. From this collection you will learn the most necessary geometric terms in English and you can repeat or learn them with the help of voiced flashcards.
Basic geometric terms in English
When I was in school, we started our acquaintance with geometry with such elementary concepts as a point (point), straight (straight line), line segment (line segment), Ray (ray), then moved on to geometric shapes (plane shapes) and geometric bodies (solid shapes).
The list and cards below show these and other key terms. I note that the most insidious are two terms:
- Angle- injection. Easily confused with corner. But if corner is a corner in a general sense, for example, the corner of the room (corner of the room), then angle- this is an angle as a geometric concept (right angle - right angle).
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point- dot. In Russian, any point is called a point: like a point in a decimal fraction or the end of a sentence. There are several names in English for different points: point, dot, period, full stop. Here is the difference between them:
- point- point in geometry, in: 3.14 reads as three point one four.
- dot- dot in website addresses. For example, www.google.com reads like: double u double u double u google dot com. By the way, it's funny that www is the abbreviation for the world wide web, but the abbreviated form when read is much longer than the full one.
- period(US) or full stop(Great Britain) - a dot at the end of a sentence. There is even an English expression “period” or “full stop”, an analogue of the Russian “dot” in the meaning of “the conversation is over, no objections are accepted”: You are not going to the party. period. You are not going to the party. Dot.
| point | dot |
| line segment | line segment |
| ray | Ray |
| line | straight |
| plane shape | geometric figure |
| solid shape | geometric body |
| volume | volume |
| area | square |
| perimeter | perimeter |
| diagonal | diagonal |
| size | the size |
| side | side |
| angle | injection |
| length | length |
| width | width |
| height | height |
| depths | depth |
| right angle | right angle |
| obtuse angle | obtuse angle |
| acute angle | sharp corner |
| vertical line | vertical line |
| horizontal line | horizontal line |
| curved line | curved line |
| broken lines | broken line |
| parallel lines | parallel lines |
| perpendicular lines | perpendicular lines |
| radius | radius |
| diameter | diameter |
| base | base |
| vertex | vertex |
| edge | edge |
| convex | convex |
| concave | concave |
Geometric solids and figures
Remember, geometric figures two-dimensional, and body- voluminous. A square, a triangle are figures, and a cube, a pyramid are bodies. Some difficulties may arise with adjectives formed from the names of bodies and figures, because they are different:
- with suffixes: rectangle(rectangle) - rectangular(rectangular).
- denoted by another word: circle(a circle) - round(round).
- formed without changing the word: oval(oval) - oval(oval).
From the word circle also forms an adjective circular- round, but it is usually used when talking about something flat and usually perfectly round. Round can be applied to flat and voluminous objects, this word is much more common in everyday speech: round table - a round table, round building - a round building. About spherical objects, too, most likely they will say that they round(round ball - round ball), although technically they spherical. But in Russian we don't call the ball "spherical" either.
| circumference | circle |
| square | square |
| circle | a circle |
| triangle | triangle |
| rectangle | rectangle |
| rhombus | rhombus |
| trapezium (US - trapezoid) | trapezoid |
| oval | oval |
| cylinder | cylinder |
| cube | cube |
| prism | prism |
| sphere | sphere |
| horse | cone |
| pyramid | pyramid |
| pentagon | pentagon |
| hexagon | hexagon |
| pentagram | pentagram |
| square (adjective) | square |
| round | round |
| triangular | triangular |
| rectangular | rectangular |
| oval (adjective) | oval |
| cubic (-al) (adjective) | cubic |
| spherical | spherical |