TendWordESL Vocabulary Games
ESL Games for the Classroom
English vocabulary games for teachers and learners. Students sort words into categories, hear each one spoken aloud, and build the connections that make words stick — no sign-up, no download.
Why it works in class
No sign-up
No accounts, no downloads, no student data collected. Share a link and the class plays instantly in any browser.
Works on the projector
Play on an interactive whiteboard or projector as a whole class, or let students play on their own phones and tablets.
Every word is spoken
Each word is read aloud, so students learn spelling, meaning, and pronunciation together — useful for listening practice.
Meanings in their language
Definitions and examples in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean — helpful for mixed-language beginner classrooms.
Pick a vocabulary game
15 everyday categories — tap one to play or share the link with your class.
How to use them in class
Warm-up as a class
Project a category and sort the first few words together to model the task, then let students finish on their own devices.
Team race
Split the class into teams and race to clear a category. The combo counter and stars make a natural scoreboard.
Homework link
Share a single category link for self-study. Every word has audio and an example sentence, so students can review alone.
ESL games FAQ
Are these ESL games free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no download, and no ads. Every game plays in a normal web browser on any device.
Can I use these games on a classroom projector?
Yes. The games work on interactive whiteboards and projectors for whole-class play, and on individual phones or tablets. Each word is spoken aloud for listening practice.
What level are these ESL games for?
Beginner to elementary ESL. There are 15 everyday vocabulary categories — fruit, animals, numbers, jobs, clothes and more — with meanings in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean for mixed-language classes.
Do students need to create an account?
No. There are no accounts and no personal data is collected. Students just open the link and start playing.