Speaking vocabulary
Nature and wildlife
Use these expressions to speak more precisely about nature and wildlife. Learn the meaning from context, then make your own example rather than memorising a complete answer.
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natural habitat
- Meaning: the environment where an organism normally lives.
- Example: The wetland is a natural habitat for many birds.
- Context: nature and wildlife. Use the phrase to describe.
- Use “natural habitat” naturally in one sentence about nature and wildlife.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
protect biodiversity
- Meaning: help preserve the variety of living organisms.
- Example: Restoring wetlands can help protect biodiversity.
- Context: nature and wildlife. Use the phrase to explain.
- Use “protect biodiversity” naturally in one sentence about nature and wildlife.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
a peaceful landscape
- Meaning: a view of the countryside that feels calm.
- Example: The lake and hills form a peaceful landscape.
- Context: nature and wildlife. Use the phrase to compare.
- Use “a peaceful landscape” naturally in one sentence about nature and wildlife.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
wildlife conservation
- Meaning: work to protect wild animals and their environments.
- Example: The centre teaches visitors about wildlife conservation.
- Context: nature and wildlife. Use the phrase to give an example.
- Use “wildlife conservation” naturally in one sentence about nature and wildlife.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
spend time outdoors
- Meaning: be outside for leisure or another activity.
- Example: I like to spend time outdoors after working inside all day.
- Context: nature and wildlife. Use the phrase to qualify an opinion.
- Use “spend time outdoors” naturally in one sentence about nature and wildlife.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
fragile ecosystem
- Meaning: a natural system that can be easily damaged.
- Example: Visitors must take care around this fragile ecosystem.
- Context: nature and wildlife. Use the phrase to discuss effects.
- Use “fragile ecosystem” naturally in one sentence about nature and wildlife.
- Check the words around the phrase in the example; change pronouns and verb forms to fit your sentence.
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