A first 100 words list for babies and toddlers, grouped by topic, with audio for every word. Hear them in English, then pick another language to see and hear the same 100 words side by side.
Good first words are everyday things a child can see, touch and hear: animals (dog, cat, cow), food (milk, banana, bread), things at home (ball, bed, teddy bear), colours, numbers one to ten and action words (eat, sleep, hug). Below are 100 of them with audio, in English and 70+ other languages. Add your family's own first words, like Mama, Dada or a pet's name, in your own voice.
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Words and audio from EveryLingo's library. Some languages show a dash where the library does not yet have a checked word.
Many first words are names: Mama, Dada, Nana, the dog, a sibling. No list can include them, so make them yourself: a photo, the word your family uses, and your own voice. How to make your own flashcards.
Pick a handful of words your child sees every day and name them often, in real life and with pictures. A list is a guide, not a test: every child learns words in their own order.
There is no single official list, but most first words are everyday things: family names, animals, food, toys, body parts and simple actions. This page has 100 common ones with audio, from dog, cat and milk to ball, tree and hug.
Names for parents and family (like Mama and Dada), then everyday things such as dog, cat, ball, milk and bye-bye. The CDC lists calling a parent "mama" or "dada" or another special name as a milestone by 1 year.
Yes. Pick a language above to see and hear the same 100 words side by side, or open any language page for its words for kids.
There is a free version with no sign-up and no time limit: play the games with a starter set of words in any language or language pair, and make your own word cards too. Full access unlocks all 720+ words and more of your own cards for a one-time payment of $29.99 USD (lifetime) or $4.99 USD (1 month). No subscription.
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