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English Vocabulary for Survival

Learn Survival Vocabulary in English

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This is a lesson to help you learn common words relating to survival and camping 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

The games and flashcards are currently set to test the following [wait...] words:

Table of Contents

  • Match-the-Pairs Game
  • Memory Game
  • Basic Flash Cards
  • Spell-the-Word Game
  • Multi-Choice Test
  • Learn with Hangman!
  • "Sentence" Flash Cards
  • "Missing Word" Flash Cards
  • Example Sentences
learn English words survival

Match-the-Pairs Game

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  • Your mission is to match each picture with the correct word in as few a clicks as possible.
  • There are three pictures in each set, and there are sets to complete.
  • Click on your first square to start. Good luck!
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Memory Game

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  • Your mission is to pair pictures with their correct titles in as few a clicks as possible.
  • Click on a card to turn it. Next, try to find its partner by clicking on a second card. (If you fail to find a match with your second click, both cards will turn again.)
  • This is a memory game as well as a vocabulary-learning game.
  • Click on your first card to start. Good luck!
Ranking (Clicks)

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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 "survival" category. Choose your first letter to start.
  • Guess the hidden word by choosing one letter at a time.
  • If you guess a letter in the hidden word, then all is good.
  • If you guess a letter that is not in the hidden word, then the hangman starts to build the gallows.
  • If the gallows are completed, you lose.
  • Good luck!
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Create Your Own Version of This Game

Here is the word library for 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 "survival" category:
  • shelter, fire, water, food, first aid, map, compass, knife, life jacket, rope
    shelter vocabulary list

    shelter

  • A shelter is a place that provides protection from weather and danger.
  • They built a shelter out of branches.
  • He found shelter in a cave.
    fire vocabulary list

    fire

  • Fire provides warmth, light, and a way to cook food.
  • He started a fire with flint and steel.
  • She gathered wood to keep the fire burning.
    water vocabulary list

    water

  • Water is essential for survival.
  • They found a stream with fresh water.
  • He purified water with tablets.
    food vocabulary list

    food

  • Food provides the energy and nutrients needed to survive.
  • She foraged for food in the forest.
  • He hunted animals for food.
    first aid vocabulary list

    first aid

  • First aid involves initial medical assistance given in an emergency.
  • She used a first aid kit to treat the wound.
  • He learned first aid techniques in a survival course.
    map vocabulary list

    map

  • A map shows geographical information and helps with navigation.
  • They used a map to find their way.
  • He studied the map before starting the journey.
    compass vocabulary list

    compass

  • A compass is a tool used to determine direction.
  • She used a compass to navigate.
  • He checked the compass to find north.
    knife vocabulary list

    knife

  • A knife is a tool used for cutting and other tasks.
  • He carried a knife for protection.
  • She used the knife to prepare food.
    life jacket vocabulary list

    life jacket

  • A life jacket helps keep a person afloat in water.
  • She wore a life jacket while boating.
  • He made sure everyone had a life jacket.
    rope vocabulary list

    rope

  • A rope is used for tying, lifting, and securing things.
  • He used a rope to climb the tree.
  • She tied the rope to secure the shelter.
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This page was written by Craig Shrives.

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