How to Use These ESL Flashcards

• Vocabulary Introduction: Present each card, model the pronunciation, and have students repeat.
• TPR in the Classroom: “Pretend to eat a banana,” “Point to the strawberry,” “Pick up the apple,” “Slice the watermelon.”
• Label the Room: Tape cards near real fruits in a classroom kitchen corner or on a fruit-themed bulletin board for daily exposure and quick review.
• Speaking & Dialogues: Practice fruit-related phrases: “I like oranges,” “Can I have a peach?” “This mango is sweet.”
• Phonics & Spelling: Focus on initial sounds (p is for plum, b is for banana); build word cards for spelling practice.
• Games: Bingo, memory matching, Go Fish, I Spy, and scavenger hunts with plastic fruits or pictures.
• Grammar Boost: Use adjectives and quantities with fruits (a red apple, two lemons, the juicy pear).
• Quick Assessments: Exit tickets, sorting activities (citrus vs. berries), and picture-to-word matching.
• Laminate for Durability: Great for centers, small groups, and repeated use.