Everyday Objects Bingo

Elementary (A1-A2) 25 minutes
ESL everyday objects bingo game preview with gap-fill and group work for Elementary A1-A2

ESL Everyday Objects Game - Vocabulary: Bingo, Gap-fill - Group Work

In this free everyday objects game, students play bingo by completing sentences with everyday object words. In groups, the bingo caller reads a sentence at random from the caller's sheet using the word 'blank' for the missing object word...

ESL Everyday Objects Game - Vocabulary: Bingo, Gap-fill - Group Work In this free everyday objects game, students play bingo by completing sentences with everyday object words. In groups, the bingo caller reads a sentence at random from the caller's sheet using the word 'blank' for the missing object word, e.g. 'When it's sunny, I ride my 'blank' to work.' The players listen and look at the everyday objects written on their bingo cards to see if they have a word that completes the sentence, e.g. bike. If they do, they cross it off. The game continues until a player has crossed off four objects in a row. When this happens, the player shouts 'Bingo!' and reads the object words they crossed off. If the object words match the sentences, the student wins the round. Players then continue to see who can cross off all 16 objects first. Groups play several rounds, with students taking turns being the bingo caller and with players using a different bingo card each time.
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Name Two Objects...

Elementary (A1-A2) 25 minutes
ESL everyday objects game preview with brainstorming and group vocabulary for Elementary A1-A2

ESL Everyday Objects Game - Vocabulary: Brainstorming, Providing Vocabulary - Group Work

In this engaging everyday objects game, students race to name common objects that match 'Name two...' prompts. In groups, students take turns picking up a card and reading the 'Name two...

ESL Everyday Objects Game - Vocabulary: Brainstorming, Providing Vocabulary - Group Work In this engaging everyday objects game, students race to name common objects that match 'Name two...' prompts. In groups, students take turns picking up a card and reading the 'Name two objects...' prompt to the other students, e.g. 'Name two objects that people like to read.' The other students then race to name two items that match the prompt, e.g. a book and a magazine. The first student to put up their hand gets to answer. If the other students agree that the objects are correct, the student wins and keeps the card. If not, the student is out of the round, and the other students can put up their hands and answer. The student with the most cards at the end of the game wins.
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Personal Items Pelmanism

Elementary (A1-A2) 25 minutes
ESL everyday objects vocabulary games preview with matching, pelmanism and sentence making for Elementary A1-A2

ESL Everyday Objects Games - Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Pelmanism, Forming Sentences, Freer Practice - Pair Work

Here are two fun everday objects vocabulary games to help students learn and practice the names of common personal items. First, students play a pelmanism...

ESL Everyday Objects Games - Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Pelmanism, Forming Sentences from Prompts, Freer Practice - Pair Work Here are two fun everday objects vocabulary games to help students learn and practice the names of common personal items. First, students play a pelmanism game where they match the names of personal items to pictures. In pairs, students take turns turning over one card from each set. If the object word matches with the picture, the student keeps the two cards and plays again. If not, the student turns the two cards back over. It's then the other student's turn to play. The student with the most pairs of cards at the end of the game wins. Next, students play a game in which they make sentences using the personal objects vocabulary. Students take turns picking up a word card and reading the object to their partner, who has 20 seconds to make a meaningful sentence using the word. If both students agree the sentence is appropriate, the student who made the sentence keeps the card. If not, the card is placed at the bottom of the pile to be used again later. The student with the most cards at the end of the game wins.
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Everyday Object Races

Pre-intermediate (A2) 30 minutes
ESL everyday objects games preview with matching, gap-fill, sentence formation and group work for Pre-intermediate A2

ESL Everyday Objects Games - Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Gap-fill, Forming Sentences, Freer Practice - Group Work

Here are two everyday objects games to help students practice vocabulary for common objects. First, students play a matching game to practice the vocabulary. In groups, students take turns to pick up a...

ESL Everyday Objects Games - Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Gap-fill, Forming Sentences, Freer Practice - Group Work Here are two everyday objects games to help students practice vocabulary for common objects. First, students play a matching game to practice the vocabulary. In groups, students take turns to pick up a sentence card, read it aloud and place it face-up on the table. The other students then race to find an object word card to complete the sentence. The first student to find the right card, pick it up and read the complete sentence aloud wins and keeps the cards. The student with the most pairs of cards at the end of the game wins. Following that, students play a game where they race to form sentences with the everyday object words. Students take turns turning over a word card so it's visible to everyone. Students then race to put up their hands and say a sentence using the object word. If a student makes a suitable sentence, they win and keep the card. If not, they are out of the round, and the other students continue trying to come up with a sentence. The student with the most cards at the end of the game is the winner.
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Everyday Objects Vocabulary

Pre-intermediate (A2) 25 minutes
ESL everyday objects worksheet preview with matching, gap-fill, multiple-choice and sentence completion for Pre-intermediate A2

ESL Everyday Objects Worksheet - Vocabulary Exercises: Matching, Gap-fill, Multiple Choice, Sentence Completion

Here is a useful everyday objects worksheet to help students practice vocabulary for common objects. First, students match everyday object vocabulary from a box with pictures. Students then...

ESL Everyday Objects Worksheet - Vocabulary Exercises: Matching, Gap-fill, Multiple-Choice, Sentence Completion Here is a useful everyday objects worksheet to help students practice vocabulary for common objects. First, students match everyday object vocabulary from a box with pictures. Students then use the everyday object words to complete sentences. Next, students complete sentences by choosing the correct object word. Finally, students complete sentences about everyday objects with their own ideas and then compare their answers with a partner.
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Talking About Everyday Objects

Pre-intermediate (A2) 30 minutes
ESL everyday objects activity preview with gap-fill, asking and answering questions, controlled and freer practice for Pre-intermediate A2

ESL Everyday Objects Activity - Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Gap-fill, Asking and Answering Questions, Controlled and Freer Practice - Group and Pair Work

In this rewarding everyday objects activity, students complete, ask and answer conversation questions containing the names of commonly used objects. First...

ESL Everyday Objects Activity - Vocabulary and Speaking: Matching, Gap-fill, Asking and Answering Questions, Controlled and Freer Practice - Group and Pair Work In this rewarding everyday objects activity, students complete, ask and answer conversation questions containing the names of commonly used objects. First, in two groups, students complete conversation questions with the names of everyday objects from a box. Next, students pair up with someone from the other group. Students then take turns asking the conversation questions to their partner, who responds accordingly. For the first question in each pair, students include the everyday object word in their response. Afterwards, students share what they found out about their partner with the class.
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Bits and Bobs

Intermediate (B1) 30 minutes
ESL everyday objects board game preview with impromptu speech and group work for intermediate B1

ESL Everyday Objects Board Game - Speaking and Vocabulary: Impromptu Speech, Freer Practice - Group Work

In this productive everyday objects board game, students practice vocabulary related to everyday objects by speaking in response to prompts for 30 seconds, using full sentences and providing simple details...

ESL Everyday Objects Board Game - Speaking and Vocabulary: Impromptu Speech, Freer Practice - Group Work In this productive everyday objects board game, students practice vocabulary related to everyday objects by speaking in response to prompts for 30 seconds, using full sentences and providing simple details about use, place, and description. In groups, students take turns rolling the dice and moving their counters along the board. When a student lands on a square, they use everyday objects vocabulary to talk in response to the prompt on the square for 30 seconds without stopping, e.g. 'In my bathroom, there is a bath, shower and sink. There's a shower curtain next to the bath, etc.' Students score one point for each related object word they use in a complete sentence during their 30‑second turn. If a student can't think of anything to say, uses an object word incorrectly, uses the wrong sentence structure, or stops talking before the 30 seconds are up, no points are awarded for that turn. When a student reaches the finish square, the game ends, and the students add up their points. The student with the most points wins the game.
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Everyday Objects Unpacked

Intermediate (B1) 35 minutes
ESL everyday objects activity preview with asking and answering questions, discussion, freer and communicative practice and group work for intermediate B1

ESL Everyday Objects Activity - Vocabulary and Speaking: Asking and Answering Questions, Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work

In this everyday objects discussion activity, students ask and answer questions about familiar items, describe materials and uses, make simple comparisons, and...

ESL Everyday Objects Activity - Vocabulary and Speaking: Asking and Answering Questions, Discussion, Freer and Communicative Practice - Group Work In this everyday objects discussion activity, students ask and answer questions about familiar items, describe materials and uses, make simple comparisons, and agree on group answers. In groups, students take turns picking up a card and reading the question aloud to the group. Each group member then answers in turn, giving explanations or reasons as needed. Next, students discuss the question and come up with a group answer that they think would be best for the prompt on the card. The student who draws the card writes the agreed group answer on the back of the card. Students continue until all the cards have been used. Afterwards, go through the questions and have the groups tell the class their answers.
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Using Everyday Objects Vocabulary

Everyday objects vocabulary includes the words and phrases used to identify and describe things people use at home, school and work. Combining object names with information about purpose, location and ownership helps students explain which item they mean and what they need.

This page has eight resources across A1-A2, A2 and B1, including vocabulary games, a worksheet, speaking activities and a board game, with one free download.

The table shows how familiar object words fit into useful everyday phrases.

PurposeUseful languageExample
Ask for an item Can I borrow your...? 'Can I borrow your charger?'
Locate an object on, in, under, next to 'My keys are on the table.'
Explain its use use something to do something 'I use this backpack to carry my books.'
Describe its material be made of 'This bottle is made of plastic.'
Identify the owner belong to 'That umbrella belongs to Maria.'
Compare items lighter, heavier, bigger, smaller 'This laptop is heavier than my tablet.'

How to Use Everyday Objects Vocabulary

Identify the right item: Add a colour, size or location when several objects share the same name. 'The small blue notebook beside the computer' gives the listener more help than 'the notebook'.

Explain a word you cannot remember: Describe what the object does or where people use it. Saying 'the thing you use to charge your phone' can help a listener identify a charger while you retrieve its name.

Give a reason for your choice: Connect a description to a practical need. 'I prefer this bag because it has space for my laptop' uses object vocabulary to explain a preference rather than simply list possessions.

3-Step Framework for Teaching Everyday Objects Vocabulary

This sequence suits elementary to pre-intermediate classes, moving from recognising object names to recalling them from descriptions.

1. Connect Pictures and Words: Have students turn over picture and word cards to find matching personal items. Once they recognise the words, move to the sentence game, where a partner has 20 seconds to make a meaningful sentence with an object word. This introduces context after visual recognition.

2. Choose Words to Complete Meaning: Students read sentence cards and race to find the object word that completes each sentence, then read the full sentence aloud. Follow with a round in which students create their own sentences from word cards, moving from supplied context to independent examples.

3. Recall Objects from Clues: Read prompts asking students to name two objects that fit a description, such as things people like to read. Students race to offer two suitable items, and classmates check the answers. This removes the visible word choices and asks students to retrieve vocabulary by meaning.

Mistakes to Avoid with Everyday Objects Vocabulary

Confusing borrow and lend: Use 'borrow' when receiving something temporarily and 'lend' when giving it temporarily. Incorrect: 'Can I lend your charger?' Correct: 'Can I borrow your charger?' You can also ask, 'Can you lend me your charger?'

Using singular forms with scissors: 'Scissors' takes a plural verb. To count one item, use 'a pair of scissors', with the verb agreeing with 'pair'. Incorrect: 'This scissors is blunt.' Correct: 'These scissors are blunt.' Alternatively, say 'This pair of scissors is blunt.'

Common Questions About Teaching Everyday Objects Vocabulary

What is a fun game for practicing everyday objects vocabulary?

The free game Everyday Objects Bingo adds competition to vocabulary listening practice. Students listen to sentences with a missing object word and cross off matching words on their cards. The race to complete four in a row, followed by all 16 objects, gives students a clear goal as they listen.

What is a good worksheet for teaching everyday objects vocabulary?

The worksheet Everyday Objects Vocabulary provides support before asking students to use words independently. Students match objects to pictures, fill gaps and choose the correct words, then complete sentences with their own ideas. Comparing answers with a partner gives them a chance to share how they use the vocabulary.

What speaking activity can I use to practice everyday objects vocabulary?

The activity Talking About Everyday Objects makes vocabulary practice an exchange of personal information. Students complete conversation questions with object words, then ask and answer them with a partner, including the target word in specified responses. Sharing their findings with the class gives students a reason to listen to their partner.

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