Play a flashcard game

Flashcard games are fun for all ages. Here are our top tips for playing flashcard games at home.

woman and children playing cards
  • Playing flashcard games is a fun way for your children to learn new vocabulary.
  • Print out a set of flashcards.
  • Show your child ten cards. Can they say all the words?
  • Now your child closes their eyes and you remove one of the cards.
  • Can they say which card is missing?
  • You can find flashcards on many different topics on this website.
  • Watch our video tip to see a family play another flashcard game.

Print flashcards:
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/print-make/flashcards

Watch a video tip:
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/video-tips/card-safari

English courses for children aged 6–17

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