Flash cards are sets of cards with a word or phrase written on one side and its meaning given on the other. These cards are mostly used for teaching vocabulary and structures.
The students can be used flash cards for self-study. These cards can be used to give practice in pronunciation. If we design and use the flash cards properly, these will be very helpful in teaching and learning any language.

1. Flash cards with or without words or sentences, but with pictures.
2. Word, phrase or sentence flash cards without pictures.

These flash cards are usually flashed on flannel boards just for a moment and taken off. They help the students promptly and quickly recognize the words and read the sentences. Thus it helps the speed of reading.