Appearance Theme Cards

The Appearance Theme Cards are a visual language resource designed to support students in learning, recognising and confidently using appearance-related vocabulary in the target language.

Each card combines a clear image with the matching word or phrase in the target language, supporting comprehension by linking meaning directly to language. This visual–text pairing helps students recognise vocabulary quickly and supports accurate recall during speaking and listening activities.

Designed for classroom teachers, specialist language teachers and homeschoolers, these Theme Cards function as an instructional tool that supports explicit teaching, guided practice, and active language use.

How these Theme Cards support target language learning

• Provide visual and written input of appearance vocabulary in the target language
• Support comprehension by linking images directly to meaning
• Reinforce descriptive language during oral language activities
• Enable students to independently recognise and use vocabulary

Classroom use

• Introducing and reinforcing appearance-related vocabulary
• Oral language and description activities
• Matching, sorting, and categorising tasks
• Revision and consolidation of vocabulary

Pair with matching resources

These Theme Cards work alongside the Appearance Vocabulary Chart, Appearance Word Cards, Mix ’n’ Match Cards, and Bingo Games to support a progression from visual input → structured practice → active use of the target language.