Flashcards Name 5 (30) for ESL learners

A set of 30 flashcards to use with young ESL/EFL learners for the ‘Name 5’ game. They can be used by online teachers or face to face. Some cards are easier to answer than others. The size of the cards are 10x15.5cm and the file is in PDF format. They can be printed out or used to screenshare with students online.

Benefits to learning:

• Expand vocabulary
• Develops cognitive skills
• Can be made into a fun game, therefore increasing motivation to learn
• Supports reading skills if you get the child to read the cards themselves
• Supports listening skills if you read them to the child
• Develops speaking and communication skills
• Can be used to practice writing skills

How the flashcards can be used online:

• Screenshare the flashcards and either ask the child to read each one, or read it for them and let them answer, depending on their level
• Print them out and cut and laminate each one, then hold them up to the camera and read out the card in your hand
• Set a timer and give the student x amount of time to name the 5 things the card is asking for
• Ask the student to either write the 5 things on the screen or on some paper and hold it up to show you to practice their writing skills, depending on their level

How the flashcards can be used face to face:

• Print out and laminate the cards, place them face down on the table and allow students to take it in turns picking up a card and asking what’s on it. If there is only one child, just play with the student
• Give the student x amount of time to name the 5 things on the card
• Ask the student to write the 5 things on their card to practice their writing skills