English vocabulary games.
Practise words, verbs and grammar in quick games for learners and classes.
From IELTS academic words to phrasal verbs and business English, these games make vocabulary practice quick and varied. Learners can play straight away without an account, and teachers can host any game live for a class.
29 games in this collection
Alphabetical order ordering game
Homophones fill in the blanks
Plurals fill in the blanks
Top pick Punctuation true or false
Rhyming words matching game
Synonyms matching game
Word classes sorting game
Commonly confused words fill in the blanks
Food and cooking vocabulary quiz
English idioms matching game
Make or do sorting game
Opposites matching game
Top pick Phrasal verbs matching game
Travel vocabulary quiz
A, an and the fill in the blanks
Comparatives and superlatives fill in the blanks
Conditionals quiz
Top pick Irregular verbs fill in the blanks
Modal verbs quiz
In, on and at fill in the blanks
Present perfect or past simple fill in the blanks
Academic Word List quiz
English exam linking words sorting game
Top pick English exam vocabulary quiz
Word formation fill in the blanks
Business English vocabulary quiz
Business idioms quiz
Formal and informal email phrases sorting game
Meeting phrases matching game
Why english vocabulary games work
Vocabulary sticks when it is practised often and in small doses:
- Short rounds fit into the gaps in a busy day.
- Matching and fill in the blanks games practise words in context.
- Instant feedback shows what to review before the next attempt.
How to use them
Both self-study and classroom use work well:
- Learners open a game and press Play now to practise alone.
- Teachers host a game live and share the join code with the class.
- Repeat the same game over a week to see scores improve.
Frequently asked questions
- Are these games suitable for ESL and EFL learners?
- Yes. They cover general English, exam preparation and workplace English for intermediate learners and above.
- Do I need to sign up to play?
- No. You can play any game in your browser without an account.
- Can I use these with adult or corporate groups?
- Yes. The business English quiz is written for adult learners, and any game can be hosted for a workshop or training session.