Make learning verbs interactive and fun with these Action Verb Flashcards for ESL, EFL, and ELL students. This versatile set includes 40 high-frequency verbs in two versions—one with text and one with images only—so you can use them for vocabulary building, grammar practice, and speaking activities. They are an essential tool for online and in-person language teachers who want to keep students engaged while practicing verbs in context.
Why Use Action Verb Flashcards?
Action verbs are at the heart of English communication, and these cards provide multiple opportunities to introduce, review, and reinforce verb vocabulary. Students will gain confidence in forming sentences, practicing tenses, and using verbs naturally in conversation. Because the set includes both text and no-text versions, you can easily adapt them for beginners, non-readers, or multilingual classrooms.
Ways to Use These Flashcards
- Vocabulary building and drilling – introduce verbs like run, jump, swim, read, write
- Memory and matching games – build recognition and recall skills
- Task cards – use the image-only version for speaking or writing prompts
- Charades and acting games – perfect for kinesthetic learners and group practice
- Grammar practice – reinforce the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses
Key Features
- Clear, easy-to-read font for emerging readers
- No-text version for flexible use in any language classroom
- Compact size – 8 flashcards per page with cutting guides
- Convenient storage – add them to a key ring to stay organized
- Printable PDF format – reuse year after year by laminating
What’s Included
- 40 printable action verb flashcards (8 per page)
- Complete teacher vocabulary list
- Recording sheet for task card activities
- Student answer sheet for practice or assessment
Also available on TpT
Action Verbs Flashcards for ESL | Verb Cards with and without text is available in my Teachers Pay Teachers shop. Add this resource to your ESL toolkit to make verb practice engaging, versatile, and fun for all learners.
Pair It With
For extended practice, pair these Action Verb Flashcards with my Daily Routine Flashcards. While the action verbs set builds general movement and activity vocabulary, the daily routine set helps students connect verbs to everyday chores and routines. Together, they make grammar lessons more meaningful and interactive.