Free English vocabulary game
Learn English words by category
TendWord turns vocabulary practice into a quick sorting game: tap a word, hear it, and drop it into the right category. Play free in your browser — no sign-up.
Why it works
Sort to learn
Tap a word, then tap the category it belongs to. Sorting builds the connections that make words stick.
Hear every word
Each word is spoken aloud with your browser, so you learn spelling, meaning, and pronunciation together.
Your language
Meanings and examples in English, 中文, 日本語, and 한국어. Learn English in the language you think in.
Play in seconds
No download, no account. Short levels with combos and stars keep every session quick and rewarding.
Vocabulary categories
15 everyday categories — from fruit and animals to weather and travel.
Frequently asked questions
What is TendWord?
TendWord is a free online English vocabulary game. You learn words by sorting them into categories such as fruit, animals, or weather. It works in any modern browser with no sign-up.
How do I play the word sorting game?
Tap a word bubble to hear it and see its meaning, then tap the category orb it belongs to. Correct answers are placed; mistakes let you try again. Clear the board to finish the level and earn up to three stars.
Is TendWord free?
Yes. TendWord is completely free to play in your browser, with no account or download required.
Which languages does TendWord support?
The words you learn are English. Meanings and example sentences are available in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, so learners can study in their native language.
What English vocabulary can I learn?
TendWord covers 15 everyday categories: fruit, animals, food, airport and travel, body, weather, sport, school, home, transport, colors, numbers, family, jobs, and clothes.
Is TendWord good for beginners and ESL learners?
Yes. The category-based, sorted approach with audio and native-language meanings suits beginners, young learners, and ESL students building core everyday vocabulary.
Is TendWord a word bubble game?
Yes — in TendWord the English words appear as floating bubbles that you sort into their category. It plays like a word bubble game, but every bubble teaches a real English word with audio and a meaning.