Learning English through Flashcards

We often hear that “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Imagine a child learning a foreign language for the first time confronted with a confusing new word, either written or spoken. If they are shown an illustrated flashcard for that word, its meaning is likely to become very clear. And with the help of a teacher or parent, the child can also learn how to say the word.

When children are learning English, flashcards with pictures can be of great help, bringing the following benefits:

• Flashcards can provide an image of what the word represents in the real world, enhancing visual memory and strengthening language retention.

• The images promote greater awareness of the surrounding environment and enhance imagination and holistic thinking. With the cards, the child can be encouraged to make real-life associations and even create their own stories.

• Flashcards for language conveying emotion can increase emotional intelligence and help in developing both verbal and non-verbal social communication skills.

• Flashcards need not only be used for dry, boring listen-and-repeat exercises. The child can act out the language or even speak other associated language or sounds, for example saying “Baa-baa” together with “sheep,” or “Meow-meow” with “cat.” Such word association can improve creative, cognitive development.

We can see that by learning new words with flashcards, the child is not merely accumulating vocabulary. They are also developing creative thinking and emotional intelligence. So get yourself some well-illustrated, stimulating flashcards on Amazon, and have some fun with your child learning English together with them.

Shan