How in English would purple be the color pronunciation. We learn colors in English with translation and pronunciation. Color memorization exercise

Color names on English language is perhaps one of the most illustrative topics for study. For children, games with colored pencils, balls or cards are a real pleasure. The colors are easy to remember and easy to practice while sitting at home and looking around. We will consider the main colors, how they are written, shades in English, with pronunciation in Russian letters. Additionally, you will find interesting information on the colors of the rainbow, how to name your hair color and talk about your favorite color.

List of primary colors

Let's start with the basic colors that we use literally at every step. This list is also recommended for children learning English.

Primary colors:

• Red- red (Red)
• Orange - orange (orange)
• Yellow - yellow (yellow)
• Green- green (green)
• Blue- blue (blue)
• Violet - purple (violet)
• Brown - brown (brown)
• Black- black (black)
• Gray- gray (gray)
• White- white (white)
• Pink- pink (pink)
• Purple - lilac (ash, purple)

Additional colors that can often be found:

• Beige- beige (badge)
• Scarlet- scarlet (scarlet)
• Burgundy- burgundy (burgandi)
• Maroon- chestnut, maroon (maroon)
• Light green- light green (light green)
• Silver- silver (silver)
• Golden- gold (golden)
• Turquoise- turquoise (turquoise)
• Emerald- emerald (emerald)
• Lilac- lilac (lilac)
• Cream- cream (cream)
• Tan- yellowish brown, tan color (ten)
• Magenta- purple (magenta)
• Marine- aquamarine

Shades of flowers

Often, to clarify, we combine the name of a color with a shade. The most common are listed below.

Light shades:

• light- light (light)
• pale- pale (pale)

Dark shades:

• dark- dark (dark)
• deep- deep (dip)

Other shade options:

• Cool- Cold (cool)
• Dirty- Faded, matte (children)
• Dull- Dull, dim, weak (gave)
• Mat- Subdued, matte (mat)
• Moderate- Moderate, discreet (moderet)
• Natural- Natural (natural)
• Pastel- Pastel (pastel)
• Shiny- Shining, bright (shinei)
• Sky- Heavenly (sky)
• Soft- Soft (software)
• Vivid- Bright (vivid)
• Warm- Warm (worm)

Combinations of objects and colors

It is also possible to add objects that are associated with certain colors in order to more accurately convey the hue. For example:

• cherry-red- cherry red
• snow-white- snow white

The colors of the rainbow in English

In English, the colors of the rainbow are in the following order:

• RED- Red
• ORANGE- Orange
• YELLOW- yellow
• GREEN- green
• BLUE- blue
• INDIGO- blue
• VIOLET- purple

Regarding the designation of blue. Indigo stands for deep blue. In colloquial speech, we often use blue, and blue - light blue.

The famous Russian proverb for memorizing the colors of the rainbow “Every hunter wants to know where the pheasant is sitting” in English has a different look: Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain. Literal translation: Richard of York fought in vain.

Hair color

When we talk about hair, we mostly use standard colors to describe it, but with a few subtle differences.

• black hair- black hair
• brown hair- Brown hair
• dark hair- dark hair
• fair hair- blonde hair
• blonde hair- blond hair
• red hair- Red hair
• flame red- fiery red
• gray hair / white hair- grey hair
• sandy blonde- sandy blond
• matt blonde- matte blond
• blonding cream- cream-blond
• light brown- light blond
• dark brown- dark blond

Eye colors

We use the most common notation to describe eye color.

From the first days of a child's life, a colorful world opens up for him, although for a more detailed distinction of colors and the assimilation of their names, the child must take several years. With the right approach of parents to this matter, this task is quite doable, even if it is about mastering colors in a foreign language.

Most children from 2-3 years of age distinguish colors and know their names, but sometimes this ability can come to a later age - by 4-5 years. The fact that adults do not see the results of their work on mastering the names of flowers by a child should not deprive the child of the thirst for knowledge of the colorful world. The explanation for this can be found in the effect imprinting- the ability to assimilate a large amount of information on early stages development without any effort to do so. It follows that by surrounding the child with useful information (in this case, bright pictures with the names of certain colors, or daily or at intervals, repeating their names with the child in game form), You contribute to its involuntary assimilation.

Children can see the difference in the color of objects. However, matching a color to its name can be difficult for a child. The help of adults will make this task easier, because the names of flowers are common vocabulary, regardless of age. It is very important for adults to correctly pronounce the name of the color and control the pronunciation of the child, because retraining is more difficult than teaching correctly.

The word "color" in English is " color"([ˈKʌlə] - [ˈkale] (British English)) and" color"(American version).

• Black - - [black] - black;
• Bluе - - [blu:] - blue;
• Brown - - [brown] - brown;
• Green - - [gri: n] - green;
• Orange - [ɔrɪndʒ] - [orange] - orange;
• Pink - - [pink] - pink;
• Purple - - [ash] - purple;
• Red - - [red] - red;
• White - - [white] - white;
• Yellow - - [elow] - yellow.
  

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  Russian transcription conveys the approximate pronunciation of the word!

Visual support (visual material - pictures, drawings, posters) will help you quickly learn the names of colors. Modern techniques suggest showing pictures with color and its writing.

Thus, visibility will simplify the process of assimilating the name of a color by a child, namely, the ratio of its spelling and pronunciation.

For example, you can use the following set of cards when working:

The table shows the main colors. If their assimilation did not cause difficulties, you can additionally learn the names of shades of the basic color palette.

You can also introduce the child to the division of colors into warm and cold in this way: the sun is yellow and when it shines, it becomes warm to us, which means yellow warm; and in winter it snows from dark gray and blue clouds and we are cold, which means that blue and gray are cold colors.

Option for working on color names

1. Show your child a picture or object of a certain color by pronouncing its name in English.
2. Ask your child to repeat the name of the color.
3. Ask your child to list objects of this color in the room or outside the window (in Russian).
4. Repeat the name of the color again.
5. In the same way, work on the names of 2-3 colors (you can take more colors if you are sure that the child will learn their names).
6. Offer your child several color cards with the aim of choosing a color card for him, which you name in English.
7. Lay out some bright objects and ask the child to choose an object of the color you named.
8. Show your child a picture or object and ask what color it is.

What's the best way to learn about colors?

There is no unequivocal answer to this question, since all people can be conditionally divided into the following types:

1. Visuals - better perceive information through the organs of vision.
2. Audials are those who better perceive information with the help of the hearing organs.
3. Kinesthetics are people who assimilate the maximum amount of information with the help of other senses (smell, touch ...).
4. Discretes are those who assimilate information by constructing logical arguments (through logical comprehension).

That is why the forms of learning colors are different for each child! If you are dealing with a group of students, then you should combine and alternate different kinds and forms of work.

Learning colors in a playful way

The most popular game for learning English is "Matching", which in the Russian version is called "Pick a pair"... There are a huge number of options for this game, in the process you can change the conditions and adjust the task. The simplest version of the Matching game is to place 2 sets of cards on the table. One set with words (for example, red, green, black, pink ...), and the second set of cards with circles of different colors. The child should cover the card with the word with the card with the desired color with a circle. There are many variations of the game, but the goal is to pair correctly.

For children who still cannot read, you can pick up other games. If the child is mobile, then you can play a game "Jumping gallop"... Conditions of play: the kid names his favorite color. A parent or teacher will list any colors, and when the favorite color is pronounced, the child should jump as high as possible.

Are very popular Online Games that will help make the learning process brighter and more varied. A collection of such games can be found on the website: http://english4kids.russianblogger.ru/category/english_beginner/english_colors.

Instructional videos

Children are very fond of cartoons and all kinds of colorful videos. The use of such videos makes learning an enjoyable and rewarding experience for the child. There is nothing better than studying with your favorite characters:

Learning colors with Peppa Pig:

Learn colors in English with Luntik

Funny Songs - Color Song

It is important not only to watch a video or listen to a song with a child, but also to learn the basic words on the topic.

Exercises for learning colors

Linguists have developed a large number of exercises for easy assimilation of the names of colors by children. Recently, this kind of material has been in great demand among teachers and parents, since English is one of the most widespread languages ​​in the world. Exercises for memorizing color in English are varied, taking into account the direct connection with the skills of speech recognition by ear (listening), building logical chains, and improving writing skills.

Coloring pictures by a child is one of the most effective and fun ways to learn the names of flowers in English.

Option for working with coloring:

1. Name the color you want to paint over part of the image in English.
2. An alternative is online coloring pages in English, most often such exercises are found in the sections of games in English.

Another type of exercise for children is a recipe well known to many. Here you can write the name of the color in English and color the objects.
It is helpful to reinforce what you have previously learned with written or oral exercises. For example, you can ask your child the following questions:

• What is it? (What is this?) - It is a cat! (It's a cat!) What color is the cat? (What color is the cat?) - It is white (She is white).
• What is it? (What is this?) - It is a ball! (It's a ball!) What color is the ball? (What color is the ball?) - It is red (It is red).

Many children like to guess riddles, such a hobby can easily be turned into useful exercise... For example,

• This color warms the whole world and it is called ... red!
• I remember forever: black in English is black.

It will be easier to remember colors in English if you solve a crossword puzzle.

How to quickly memorize colors in English?

1. Repeat color names regularly.
2. Surround the child with information related to flowers.
3. Focus on color - at home, while walking, when dressing a child.
4. Do different types of exercises for all types of memory (visual, auditory, tactile ...).
5. Transform studying proccess in Game. The child will better assimilate information if it is presented in a playful way.

English female names

On this page you will find the name of the color in English, a transcription for correct reading, as well as a translation in pictures for children.

Also, here you will find Interesting Facts about all the colors of the rainbow.

Orange Facts

The word "orange" literally means "orange" 🍊 and is borrowed from the Indo-Iranian languages, rather from the Persian “naranj” to Europe, and through Europe to Russia 🇷🇺.

Associatively, orange is the warmest shade of the spectrum 🌈; it is believed that it does not have cold shades.

Derived shades of orange (terracotta, red, golden beige, chocolate brown) stimulate appetite 🍕☕.

Yellow facts

Yellow is the color of the sun ☀. Symbolizes wealth 💰, light, vigor. Color effectively stimulates brain activity. Promotes concentration and clarity of thoughts. Cheers up 😃.
It is believed to be soft yellow light good for eyesight 👁. So it is good for the eyes 👁 to look at the setting sun 🎨 and fire 🔥.

❗ Yellow was Van Gogh's favorite color🎨. The whole gamut of yellow was present on his canvases.

❗The writer Gorky called New York the city of the "Yellow Dragon" 🐉 because of the eternal bustle and constant pursuit of its residents for money 💰

The human eye is known to be the best at distinguishing shades
it is green. 🌳

In many languages, green and blue-green (or even blue with them)
Is one color.

Since green is associated with new growth 🌱, in many languages ​​it means young and immature. Sometimes with the added meaning of inexperience. In Russian this expression is "young-green".

Green in some languages ​​is associated with envy (green with envy), and in some - with longing and stagnation (green with longing, green longing).

In Chinese 🇨🇳 slang, “wearing a green hat” 👒 means roughly the same as “walking with pointed horns” 🐐 in Russian 😄.

Blue, blue in English

Blue Facts

Blue is the color of eternity, calmness and satisfaction 👼. Of all the colors, 🎨 blue is the most commonly associated with the concept of beauty 🌅. Color is associated with the sky and the sea 🌊. It is sometimes called azure.

In color therapy, blue is used to relieve fatigue and tension. Doctors say that blue is able to relieve insomnia and headaches. Nutritionists respect blue for its ability to reduce appetite.

And the blue color also makes you want to work and study 🤓 🤓 🤓

Purple, purple in English

The word brown in Russian is from the word "cinnamon", which, in turn, is from the word bark. And the word brown, if you believe the dictionaries, comes from the Turkic "kara", which means black. 🙂

For many centuries, brown, like gray, was associated with the poor, but gradually the situation began to change - already in the Victorian era 👑 the color was quite common in clothes, most likely due to its practicality and restraint.

In Japan, 🇯🇵 one of the shades of brown (sumach) was the most important forbidden color ⛔, clothes of this color were worn by the emperor 👑 once in his life, no one else had the right to wear clothes dyed in sumach.

Interestingly, brown is the most common eye color 👀 in humans.

Associatively, almost all people consider white to be cold or cool ❄❄❄. However, white visually expands objects.

As you know, the dress of the bride 👰 in Europe is white, and why it so happened is told in a legend.
The most famous and widespread is that white is a symbol of the purity and innocence of the girl who is getting married.

The ancient Greeks believed that if you sleep in white, you will have good dreams 😪.

And finally, a cheat sheet - Colors in English with translation. I hope it helps you learn colors in English!

If you think that the names of flowers in English are a purely feminine theme, we hasten to convince you.

First, flowers and plants are British national symbols: rose(rose) - a symbol of England, thistle(thistle) - the symbol of Scotland, shamrock(shamrock) - the symbol of Northern Ireland, daffodil(yellow daffodil) - the symbol of Wales.

Secondly, many names of flowers are simultaneously used as female names: your new friend from Brighton or Edinburgh may be called Lily(like Harry Potter's mom) Iris(as the mom of U2 vocalist Bono) Rose(as the heroine of "Titanic"), Jasmine, Sage, Heather, , Poppy, Daisy or Myrtle.

Thirdly, many flowers have given their names to shades that repeat their color:

• - hot pink or red color
• lavender- lavender, lavender, lilac color
• periwinkle- pale blue with a lilac shade
• primrose- pale yellow, lemon color
• - purple, lilac color
• fuchsia- fuchsia color, hot pink with a lilac shade

Do not forget that the names of colors are used to describe the perfume pyramid: the most popular notes remain peony,freesia, jasmine, orange blossom,orchid, tuberose, gardenia.

In addition, a beautiful bouquet is still considered a pleasant gesture, and the names of flowers will come in handy to order it in flowershop(flower shop). Watch the video in which teacher Dave explains how to order flowers for his girlfriend:

By the way, what is the difference between abouquet and abunchof flowers?

• abouquetofflowers- a complex bouquet made from different types of flowers
• abunchofflowers- a modest bouquet or an armful of flowers of the same type
• a posy- small bunch with shorter stems and simple decoration

So, our list of colors in English with translation and transcription. Let's start with gardenflowers(garden flowers) and hothouseflowers(greenhouse flowers), which are often sold as cut flowers- cut flowers.

To memorize the correct pronunciation of color names, play the video and repeat them after the announcer:

How did some color names appear in English? Let's dive into the etymology of the beautiful flora!

• (anemone)

The anemone is also known as the anemone. The word, first recorded in English in the mid-1500s, is possibly derived from a Greek word literally meaning "daughter of the wind." It was believed that the brightly colored petals of this flower opened only when the wind blew.

• (amaryllis)

In the poems of Theocritus, Ovid and Virgil, the name Amaryllis was often found, which was worn by beautiful village girls. Karl Linnaeus, father modern system classification of flora and fauna, used this name for a distinct flower family in the late 1700s. The name probably comes from the Greek verb meaning "sparkle" or "shine," a fitting association for a flower whose long white petals sparkle with rich red streaks and streaks.

• (Carnation)

There are two theories for the appearance of the word, which came to English in the early 1500s. According to the first, distorted coronation“Coronation”, perhaps because the flower's scalloped petals resembled a crown, or because the carnation garland was worn as a wreath. The second theory is related to the shade of the carnation flower: the word may come from a Middle French word « pink color face ", which in turn is based on the Latin root caro"Flesh" - it is found in not the most pleasant modern English words carnal"Carnal" and carnage"Carnage, carnage".

• (chrysanthemum)

In accordance with their etymology, chrysanthemum flowers are often bright yellow, almost golden in color. The word comes from Greek krysanthemon meaning "golden flower". First component krysos"Golden" is preserved in English word chrysalis"Chrysalis, cocoon". Second component anthos"Flower" appears in the word anthology"Anthology", literally - "collection of flowers". The colloquial name of chrysanthemums is mums- first appeared in the late 1800s.

• DAISY(daisy)

Daisy can rightfully be considered primordial English name flower. As attested in one of the earliest English-language written sources, the word daisy comes from the Old English combination dæ gesege"Day eye": the white petals of a flower close at sunset and open at dawn, like the "eye of the day" that falls asleep and wakes up.

• (forget-me-not)

Name forget- me- not- literal translation of Old French nem’ oubliez mye"do not forget me". Renaissance romantics believed that if they wear these delicately colored flowers, their beloved will never forget them - this is how the humble flower became a symbol of fidelity and eternal love. Other languages ​​also translated nem’ oubliezmye literally: in German, forget-me-not - Vergissmeinnicht, in Swedish - fö rgä tmigej, in Czech - nezabudka.

• (lupine)

Elongated, tapering upward blue bunches of lupins outwardly hardly correspond to their etymology: comes from the Latin lupinus"Wolfish". Where did such a fierce name come from? Perhaps earlier it was believed that flowers depleted the land in which they grew, absorbing nutrients from it like wolves devouring prey. Most likely, this theory is nevertheless closer to folk etymology, because in fact, lupins enrich the soil and are valued for the nutritional properties of their seeds.

• PEONY(pion)

At the dawn of medicine, it was believed that the peony is the name peony already found in Old English - possessed healing properties, therefore, its name could be given in honor of Pean, the doctor who healed the gods and heroes in Greek mythology... A related word of modern peony is the word paean"Song of praise," as Pean became identified with Apollo, the Greek god of music and poetry.

• TULIP(Tulip)

Arriving in English via Dutch and German in the late 1500s, the word tulip actually comes from Turkish tü lbent which developed from the Persian dulband"turban". Obviously, to those who in the deep past endowed the tulip with such a name, the flower reminded a man's headdress worn throughout the Middle East, India and regions of northern and eastern Africa.

• (violet)

Before the word in English began to denote purple (this happened in the late 1300s), the same word already denoted a flower. comes from the French or , and this French word comes from the Latin viola... This viola has no etymological connection with the name of a musical instrument viola"viola". Some linguists believe that in Latin this name came from the Greek name for a flower, ion... It is interesting to trace the connection between botany and chemistry: the name iodine"Iodine" comes from the Greek ioeides"Purple" because this chemical gives off purple-colored vapors.

Hello kids, their parents, nannies and teachers!

I have noticed for a long time that, coupled with numbers, children love to recognize words for colors in English. Apparently, therefore, according to the well-known law "The more interesting the faster", they remember such words with lightning speed!

If you don’t believe it, let's check it out now! Let's start with songs and videos, which, I can tell you, are just an abundance on the Internet. But I chose the coolest for you! And she provided a dictionary with translation for those without a single Russian word))

So, learning colors in English for children is our goal today! Go...

balloon - balloon
bye-bye - bye bye
say "bye-bye" to all the beautiful balloons - say "bye-bye" to all the beautiful balloons!

Let "s learn the colors song together - Let's sing a song of flowers together
Apple is red - the apple is red
Leaves are green - the leaves are green
Lemon is yellow - lemon yellow
Sky is blue - the sky is blue
Carrot is orange - orange carrot
Berries are purple - purple berries
Flowers are pink - pink flowers
Night and day for black and white - Night and day for black and white
Rainbows are always bright - rainbows are always bright

What colors do you like? - What colors do you like?
I like blue sky - I like blue sky
I like green grass - I like green grass
I like purple butterflies - I like purple butterflies
I like yellow daisies - I like yellow daisies
Pink and orange sunsets - pink-orange sunsets
I like white - snowy white - I like white - snowy white
Black of the night - Black as night
I like the brown of the earth in the ground - I like brown as earth
I like blueberry-pie - I like blueberry pie
Green cabbage and broccoli - green cabbage and broccoli
I like yellow corn - I like yellow corn
Orange carrots too - orange carrots too
White mashed potato - white puree
And a brown gravy stew - and brown stew
I like red strawberries - I like red strawberries
Purple grapes - purple grapes
I like pink grapefruit - I like pink grapefruit

There are also many interesting things in Russian-language videos, but keep in mind that if the child is not more than 3 years old, it is better for him to show only the English-language versions (the ones above). If he's older, it's up to you to decide. And if his age is approaching 8 years or more, then a video with Russian comments will be just right!

And here they are:

It's time to add to this riot of emotions and voiced cards in the form of a table (under it you will find a file for printing), which will help you repeat the colors and come up with different games with them.

The following game came to my mind: The Kid chooses any card from your hands at random. When he sees a color, you are together or he himself must remember the word corresponding to the color, and then you go in search of an object of that color - at home, in the garden, on the street! When this stage is completed (several such activities will be required), you can do the opposite - show the child the object and ask him to find a card with the corresponding color and pronounce it. Or you offer him two verbal options, and he chooses.

Games can be created on the go - it's very easy and fun!

By the way, if you need a word with transcription, there is a service on the right in the sidebar that can provide it to you. Just enter a word and click "Transcribe"

And we continue:

	red
	green
	blue
	orange
	purple
	pink
	black
	white
	brown
	yellow

File for downloading and printing cards with flowers and words in English

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