How to Print and Make Flashcards for Language Learning

Preparations

Choose Language Flashcards or Picture Only Flashcards

• Picture Only Flashcards - Images without text, great for pronunciation practice
• Flashcards with vocabulary - Pictures with vocabulary for practising reading - available in English, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

Choose a Category

Browse our extensive collection of flashcard categories. The categories are organized to make it easy to find the right vocabulary. There are categories for common language learning topics such as colors, food, sports, numbers, months and many more.

Choosing Paper or Card

There are generally two options for printing flashcards that will last for a long time, either print onto card, or print to paper and laminate with a laminating machine. For temporary flashcards, or when time is limited, paper flashcards will also work, I have used them many times in a rush.

Printing Your Flashcards

Select Print Options

Flashcard Size

• Small flashcards - Ideal for games and activities in the classroom or at home
• Medium flashcards - A good size for using in online lessons
• Large flashcards - Great for in the classroom, and attaching to a blackboard or whiteboard

Paper Size

Choose A4 paper size or Letter paper sizes. Letter paper size is 8.5 by 11 inches.

Creating the Print

Print Method 1: Direct Browser Printing

1. Select your preferred options, for example border color and font
2. Click the "Print" button
3. Adjust your browser's print settings:
   • Choose paper size to match the selected paper size
   • Select color or black & white
   • Adjust margins if needed
4. Click "Print" to send to your printer

Print Method 2: PDF Download

1. Select your preferred options, for example border color and font
2. Click the "Download PDF" option
3. Open the PDF in any PDF viewer
4. Print with your preferred settings

Print Method 3: Create a PDF from the Direct Browser Printing

1. Select your preferred options, for example border color and font
2. Click the "Print" button
3. Adjust your browser's print settings:
   • Choose paper size to match the selected paper size
   • Select color or black & white
   • Adjust margins if needed
4. For "destination" choose "Save as PDF"
5. Enter the PDF file name
6. Open the PDF in any PDF viewer
7. Print with your preferred settings

After Printing

• Cut the flashcards around the border or straight if you are in a hurry
• Consider laminating for long-term classroom use
• For group activities print multiple copies - using different color borders can help with organizing the sets

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between small, medium, and large size flashcards?

Small cards are playing card size (9 flashcards per page) and work well for individual study or small group games. Medium cards are around 4-5 inches (4 per page) and well suited for online teaching. Large cards are full A4 or letter paper size and perfect for whole-class instruction or games for young learners. They are large enough to be used at the front of a classroom and everyone can see them.

Can I edit the flashcards before printing?

The flashcards are designed to ensure quality and accuracy, so they are not fully editable, however there are various customization options, for example the border color, and sometimes font can be customized. The exact settings depend on the language. For making flashcards with custom text, you can print the picture-only versions and add your own vocabulary by hand.

How many flashcards can I print?

There are no limits! All our flashcards are completely free to print as many times as you need for educational purposes.

How can I print the flashcards if I don't have a printer?

It will depend on the your location, but you can usually find a printer that can be used for little cost. For example the following places may have printers:

• Library - Libraries usually have a printer for low cost, there may also be a laminating machine for laminating the flashcards
• Internet Cafe - Internet cafes can provide low cost printing
• Convenience Store - Depending on your location there may be printers available at convenience stores