English vocabulary games for ESL kids

halloween animals guessing game
english vocabulary for kids

Games for kids learning English

If kids are new to the topic, or if they need some help with their spelling, introduce the vocabulary by using our wordlist or picture dictionary before playing the game. Otherwise, they may find it quite difficult.

how to play

1.

  • To start, click on the Guess the mystery word text.
  • The word to guess is represented by a row of yellow boxes (one box for one letter) at the top of the game board.
  • In the middle of the board there are ten bats that belong to the piglet.

2.

  • At the bottom of the board you can see two rows of letters. Click on any letter that you think is in the word.
  • If the mystery word has this letter, it appears in the proper yellow box.
  • If you choose a letter that is not in the word, the piglet loses one bat.

3.

  • Try to guess the word before our friend loses all the bats.
  • When you complete the word (no matter as a winner or loser), click on the Next word button to continue the game.

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