English Vocabulary for Body Parts

Learn Body Parts in English

This is a lesson to help you learn many common parts of the body in English. There are eight learning methods for you to work through, including five different games and three different types of flashcard. At the end, there are three example sentences for each word.

Vocabulary Games for

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Match-the-Pairs Game

Memory Game

Basic Flash Cards

Spell-the-Word Game

Spell the word represented by the picture.

Learn with Hangman!

Hangman is a classic word game. In this version, the hidden word is one of the words from the "body" category. Choose your first letter to start. Show Instructions

Create Your Own Version of This Game

"Sentence" Flash Cards

Click on the box to see the word in a sentence.

"Missing Word" Flash Cards

Click on the box to see the missing word in a sentence.

Example Sentences

Here are 3 sentences for each of the following words from the "body" category:

• neck, nose, shoulder, arm, back, ear, eye, eyebrows, face, finger, foot, hair, hand, head, knee, legs, lips, mouth

• The neck connects your head to your body and allows you to turn your head.
• People often wear scarves in the winter to keep their necks warm.
• Be gentle when massaging your neck to avoid any discomfort.

• Your nose is the part of your face that you use to smell things.
• If you have a cold, your nose might get stuffy, and you might sneeze a lot.
• My favorite smell is the fresh scent of flowers in the spring, and I can identify it with my nose.

• Your shoulder is the part of your body where your arm connects to your torso.
• Carry heavy bags carefully to avoid straining your shoulders.
• My mom gives the best shoulder massages when I'm feeling tense.

• Your arm is the part of your body between your shoulder and your hand.
• You can use your arms to reach, lift, and carry things.
• When I play sports, I use my arms to throw and catch the ball.

• Your back is the rear part of your body, and it helps you stand and sit upright.
• If your back hurts, you might need to stretch or rest to feel better.
• I like lying on my back and looking up at the clouds on a sunny day.

• Your ear is the part of your body that you use to hear sounds.
• Be careful not to put anything sharp into your ears to avoid injury.
• My favorite bedtime routine is listening to a storybook with my ears.

• Your eye is the part of your body that helps you see the world.
• We use our eyes to read books, watch movies, and admire beautiful scenery.
• It's important to protect your eyes from bright sunlight by wearing sunglasses.

• Your eyebrows are the thin lines of hair above your eyes.
• Some people like to groom their eyebrows to keep them neat and tidy.
• My friend's eyebrows are naturally thick and nicely shaped.

• Your face is the front part of your head where your eyes, nose, and mouth are.
• We use our faces to show our emotions, like smiling when we're happy.
• It's important to wash your face every day to keep it clean and healthy.

• Your finger is one of the five digits on your hand.
• You can use your fingers to pick up small objects and write with a pencil.
• Counting on your fingers is a helpful way to learn numbers when you're little.

• Your foot is the part of your body that you use for walking and standing.
• We wear shoes to protect our feet when we go outside.
• Jumping and running are fun activities that use your feet.

• Your hair is the fine strands that grow on your head.
• Some people have curly hair, while others have straight hair.
• My sister loves to braid her hair in different styles.

• Your hand is the part of your body that has fingers and a palm.
• We use our hands to write, draw, hold things, and give hugs.
• My grandmother's hands are soft and gentle when she holds my hand.

• Your head is the top part of your body where your face and brain are located.
• We wear hats to protect our heads from the sun and keep warm in the winter.
• When you have a headache, it can feel like there's pressure in your head.

• Your knee is the joint that connects your thigh to your lower leg.
• We use our knees to bend and walk, and they help us balance.
• If you fall, it's important to be careful and not hurt your knees.

• Your legs are the long parts of your body that help you walk, run, and jump.
• We have two legs, and they are important for moving around.
• When I go for a bike ride, I use my legs to pedal and steer.

• Your lips are the soft, movable parts that surround your mouth.
• We use our lips to talk, eat, and show expressions like smiling and kissing.
• Applying lip balm can help keep your lips from getting dry and chapped.

• Your mouth is the opening in your face where you eat, drink, and speak.
• We use our mouths to taste delicious food and tell stories.
• It's important to brush your teeth to keep your mouth clean and healthy.