This month the topic is learning with pictures and I’d like to introduce some sites that help students to learn vocabulary by making use of the power of images. The first two sites chosen for this column are most appropriate for younger learners or learners of lower proficiency while the last two could be used effectively with any learners.

First up is Learning Chocolate. This site features more than 65 topics, and each topic introduces about 10 vocabulary items. Nice use is made of images and sound and learners are asked to complete several steps, each with a slightly different focus: a very nice visual learning tool.

The Online Picture Dictionary. Here you can make your own flashcard collections or spelling or word quizzes. The vocabulary is limited but teachers of younger learners might find this a nice source of images and simple activities.

Merriam-Webster’s Visual Dictionary Online is a great visual dictionary. It’s very comprehensive and you can use it with learners of all ages. There are options for each topic so you can get more specific if you want to, and audio pronunciations are also available. You can even use the graphics you find here for your blog if you cite the source.

And lastly, I have introduced Quizlet in this column before a few times, but many quizzes are now available on Quizlet with pictures. Here’s an example.