English Lesson – Colors

This English vocabulary lesson on colors is for ESL beginners. All materials below use the same ten vocabulary words, minimizing teacher and tutor preparation time.


This English lesson “kit” on colors contains the following items:

Activity Link Description
#1 PowerPoint This ESL PowerPoint provides vocabulary words on colors for ELLs.
#2 Vocabulary PDF Print this ESL pdf for your learners to write vocabulary words as you present them. Extra space on each line allows learners to write example sentences or the native language translation alongside the English terms.
#3 Flash Cards This page provides English vocabulary flashcards, plus a timed matching activity. Note: Students can also practice spelling and multiple-choice practice by clicking “Study Mode” at the bottom right of the flashcard screen.
#4 Workbooks and Dictionaries This page provides links to popular books, workbooks, dictionaries, printed flashcards, and other materials for all levels.
#5 Printable Quiz Teachers can print a vocabulary quiz on colors in under a minute! Or, use the online quiz with students you tutor. You can quickly change the question types by clicking “Options” (by “Print”) to make it a spelling quiz, matching quiz, multiple-choice, or other format.