Nature & Environment — B1 English Lesson

And I am Lena! Today we are cooking up ten wonderful words about nature and the environment.

Wildlife means animals and birds that live in nature, not in homes or zoos.

That sounds lovely. But in many places, wildlife is in danger. When people cut down forests, wildlife loses its home.

Big cities often have air pollution from cars and factories. And water pollution hurts fish and other wildlife in rivers and lakes.

I recycle all my plastic bottles and newspapers. It is easy. When you recycle, you help reduce pollution and you protect wildlife.

The landscape changes with the climate. Climate is our next word. Climate means the usual weather of a place over a long time.

And a changing climate can bring a drought. Drought means a long time with no rain, so plants cannot grow.

Farmers collect the harvest in autumn. But when a drought comes, the harvest is small and food becomes expensive.

A flood can damage homes near a river, and a flood can also destroy the harvest in the fields.

That is true. Now, what about the word endangered? Endangered means an animal or plant that may disappear forever.

But there is good news. Some endangered animals are coming back because people protect them. National parks keep wildlife safe.

Solar energy is clean. When we put solar panels on our roofs, we make less pollution. Solar power does not hurt the wildlife or the landscape.

And with clean energy, the climate stays more stable. We get fewer droughts and floods, and farmers get a good harvest every year.

Before the game, here is a question from a listener. Sara asks: how can I remember all these new words?

Yes! And when you recycle at home, say to yourself: I recycle because I want less pollution and more wildlife.

And when you see solar panels on a roof, remember the word solar. Words are easy to remember when you connect them to your own life.

Now a quick game, Maya. I say a meaning, you say the word. Ready?

Dirty air, water, or land.

Using old things again to make new things.

A long time with no rain.

Water covering dry land.

Animals living in nature.

An animal that may disappear forever.

The usual weather of a place over a long time.

Collecting crops from the fields.

From the sun.

Everything you can see in a natural place.

Perfect! Ten out of ten. Now, Maya, if you could see wildlife anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Wonderful. I would go to the mountains. The landscape there is amazing, and the clean air is good for all wildlife.

Yes, I do. I recycle plastic, glass, and paper. If everyone recycles, we can fight pollution together.

I think solar is the future. Solar panels are cheaper now, and solar power keeps the air clean for wildlife and for people.

Because an endangered animal may disappear forever. When we lose wildlife, we lose part of our planet.

So remember our ten words today: wildlife, landscape, climate, pollution, recycle, endangered, drought, flood, harvest, and solar.

Thanks for joining us in the Word Kitchen. Keep learning, keep practicing, and take care of our planet!