Flashcards

1. Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí
Faculty of humanities
School of English
English 420
Professor: Marisol Barraza
Presented by: Katherin Moreno
4-797 23 49
May 10th, 2016
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Flashcards

2. Introduction
• Flashcards are one media which can
help the teacher to teach English easily.
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3. Table of Contents
• Definition
• Why use Flashcards
• Why do Flashcards work
• Characteristics of Flashcards
• Principles for creating Flashcards
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
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4. Table of Contents
• Types of Flashcards
• Where to get Flashcards
• Flashcards Apps
• Types of activities
• Examples
• Materials
• Conclusion
• References
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5. Definition “Flashcards”
Flashcards: are cards that
have words, numbers, or
pictures and these are used
to help students learn about a
subject
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6. Why use Flashcards?
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• They make a real impact on visual and
kinaesthetic learners.
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7. Why do Flashcards work?
• They are beyond easy to use
• Those rectangular spaces really do catch students attention
• They give students instant feedback and correction
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8. Characteristics of Flashcards
• Sensory cue is integrated for maximum impact
• Language is always presented with good context
• It performs spaced repetition
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9. Principles for creating Flashcards
1. Use pictures
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10. Principles for creating Flashcards
2. More is better
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Comprehension flash cards Production Flash Cards
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11. Principles for creating Flashcards
3. Keep it simple
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12. Principles for creating Flashcards
4. When you’re right, you’re right
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13. Principles for creating Flashcards
5. Opposites Attract.
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14. Principles for creating Flashcards
6. Keep it short
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15. Principles for creating Flashcards
7. Learn, then memorize
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16. Advantages of Flashcards
• They are Inexpensive
• They are Portable
• They are Efficient
• They Make Learning Easier
• They are Versatile
• They Offer Various Study Methods
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17. Disadvantages of Flashcards
• Some lexical fields cannot be illustrated
• They can become boring when using repetively
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18. Types of Flashcards
• Vocabulary
• Mathematics
• Alphabet
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19. Where to get Flashcards
• Buy them
• Make them yourself
• Students and teachers can make them
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20. Flashcards Apps
• Anki
• Brainscape
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21. Flashcards Apps
• FluentU
• Voxy
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22. Types of activities
• Memory tester
• Memory story
• Telephone whisper
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23. Examples of Digital Flashcards for language
teaching
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24. Examples of Digital Flashcards for
language teaching
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25. Examples of Digital Flashcards for
language teaching
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26. Examples of Digital Flashcards for
language teaching
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27. Materials
• Pen
• Markers
• Hilighters
• Cardboard
• Glue
• Scissors
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28. ESL Sites
• http://esl-kids.com/flashcards/flashcards.html
• http://www.eslflashcards.com/set/action-flashcards-set-a/
• http://www.eslkidstuff.com/flashcards/family.html
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29. Conclusion
Flash Cards are incredible practical and useful
resource for teaching vocabulary and also they
make the learning process more dynamic.
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30. References
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Blanco, M., & Villaneda, L. (2008, July 8). Using Flashcards With Young
Learners. Retrieved May 02, 2016, from
http://www.slideshare.net/DIEGOFMACIAS/using-flashcards-with-young-
learners
Budden, J. (n.d.). Using flash cards with young learners. Retrieved May 02,
2016, from https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/using-flash-cards-
young-learners

31. References
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E. (n.d.). ESL Flashcards - Download free printable flashcards!. Retrieved
May 07, 2016, from http://www.eslflashcards.com/
ESL Kids Flashcards. (n.d.). Retrieved May 07, 2016, from
http://www.eslkidstuff.com/flashcards.htm#.Vy51ncL5P4h

32. References
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Flashcard 411: Everything You Ever Needed to Know About Language
Learning Flashcards. (n.d.). Retrieved May 02, 2016, from
http://www.fluentu.com/blog/best-foreign-language-learning-flashcards-
apps/
Lewis, J. (n.d.). The Advantages of Flash Cards. Retrieved May 02, 2016,
from http://www.ehow.com/list_7427604_advantages-flash-cards.html

33. References
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Tatge, L. (n.d.). Types of Flash Cards. Retrieved May 02, 2016, from
http://www.ehow.com/list_7442984_types-flash-cards.html
Wyner, G. (2013). 8 Ways to Create Better Flashcards. Retrieved May 02,
2016, from https://fluent-forever.com/create-better-
flashcards/#.Vx13pGNIm9Y

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