Cambridge Young Learners - Starters 2026-2027 Vocabulary Review

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards covering the themed lessons from the Cambridge Young Learners - Starters lecture notes.

Elephant

A large animal mentioned in Lesson 1 (Animals).

Crocodile

A reptile with long jaws and sharp teeth, categorized under Animals.

Tail

The rear part of an animal's body, listed in the Animals section.

Polar bear

A large white bear that lives in the arctic, listed in Lesson 1.

Jellyfish

A sea creature with a soft, jelly-like body, listed in Lesson 1.

Zebra

An African wild horse with black-and-white stripes, listed in the Animals category.

Ear

The part of the body used for hearing, part of Lesson 2 (The Body & Face).

Smile

A facial expression showing happiness, listed under The Body & Face.

Mouth

The opening through which one eats and speaks, categorized under The Body & Face.

Feet

The plural form of foot, used for standing and walking.

Trousers

An item of clothing that covers the legs, listed in Lesson 3 (Clothes).

Handbag

A small bag used for carrying personal items, categorized under Clothes.

Jacket

An outer garment for the upper body, typically having sleeves and a front opening.

Baseball cap

A type of soft hat with a rounded crown and a stiff peak projecting in front.

Purple

A colour often created by mixing red and blue, listed in Lesson 4 (Colours).

Grey

A colour intermediate between black and white.

Young

A term describing someone in an early stage of life, from Lesson 5 (Family & Friends).

Children

The plural form of child, referring to young human beings.

Cousin

A child of one's uncle or aunt, listed under Family & Friends.

People

The plural of person, referring to human beings in general.

Mango

A tropical fruit listed in Lesson 6 (Food & Drink).

Fries

Potatoes that have been cut into strips and deep-fried.

Coconut

A large nut with a hard shell and edible white flesh, categorized under Food & Drink.

Meatballs

Small balls of minced meat, listed in the Food & Drink category.

Apartment

A suite of rooms forming a separate residence, listed in Lesson 7 (The Home).

Bookcase

A piece of furniture with shelves used for storing books.

Armchair

A comfortable chair with supports for the user's arms.

Mirror

A reflective surface, typically of glass, found in the Home category.

Tablet

A portable computer with a touchscreen interface, listed in Lesson 7.

Between

A preposition indicating the space separating two objects, from Lesson 8.

Bookshop

A store where books are sold, categorized under Places & Directions.

Eraser

A tool used to remove pencil marks, listed in Lesson 9 (School).

Alphabet

A set of letters or symbols used to represent the basic sounds of a language.

Playground

An outdoor area provided for children to play in at school.

Classmate

A fellow member of a class at school.

Badminton

A game with rackets and a shuttlecock, listed in Lesson 10 (Sports & Leisure).

Hockey

A team game played with curved sticks and a ball or puck.

Skateboarding

The action or sport of riding on a skateboard.

Afternoon

The time from noon until evening, listed in Lesson 11 (Time).

Birthday

The anniversary of the day on which a person was born.

Future

The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing.

Helicopter

A type of aircraft that derives lift and propulsion from rotating overhead blades, listed under Toys.

Lorry

A large, heavy motor vehicle for transporting goods, listed in Lesson 12.

Motorbike

A motorcycle, listed in Lesson 13 (Transport).

Wave

A long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore, from Lesson 15.

Scary

Something that causes fear, listed in Lesson 16 (Others).

Double

Consisting of two equal, identical, or similar parts or things.