Starters 2 - Directions & Continents

Here you will learn some English words about directions and continents, such as "west", "European", and "Africa", prepared for starter level students.

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north

[noun]

the direction on our left when we watch the sunrise

Ex: The north side of the building gets the most sunlight in the morning.

south

[noun]

the direction on our right when we watch the sunrise

Ex: The compass pointed toward the south, guiding their path .

east

[noun]

the direction from which the sun rises, which is on the right side of a person facing north

Ex: The river flows from the mountains in the east, feeding into the ocean .

west

[noun]

the direction toward which the sun goes down, which is on the left side of a person facing north

Ex: The west offers a wide range of outdoor activities , such as hiking , camping , and fishing .

continent

[noun]

any of the large land masses of the earth surrounded by sea such as Europe, Africa or Asia

Ex: Greenland is the world 's largest island and is located in the continent of North America .

Europe

[noun]

the second smallest continent‌, next to Asia in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south

Ex: Many tourists visit Europe to experience its vibrant nightlife and entertainment .

European

[Adjective]

related to Europe or its people

Ex: The museum had an impressive collection of European art .

Asia

[noun]

the largest continent in the world

Ex: The Great Wall of China is a famous landmark in Asia.

Asian

[Adjective]

related to Asia or its people or culture

Ex: The traditional clothing in many Asian countries is vibrant and beautiful.

Africa

[noun]

the second largest continent

Ex: The Maasai tribe is one of the indigenous tribes of Africa.

African

[Adjective]

related to Africa, its people, or culture

Ex: We watched a documentary that highlighted the rich history of African civilizations .

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Starters 2 - Directions & Continents