Guessing games for ESL kids

Guessing Games


vocabulary activities for kids


learning and teaching resources

Learn and practise English with the help of our online activities! This section contains interactive guessing word games designed to help kids learn English vocabulary in a fun way.


How the material is organised

Our guessing games adapted from the traditional game of Hangman are a great way for ESL kids to practise and improve their vocabulary and spelling skills. Although designed as components of our online units, these games can be used separately, in any way you like or need.

There are 36 topic-based online guessing activities for kids learning English. Each game comes with twelve words to guess. Also, you can download some corresponding worksheets to learn offline.

There are 36 topic-based online guessing activities for kids learning English. Each game comes with twelve words to guess. Also, you can download some corresponding worksheets to learn offline.


Guide to the guessing games

To start using our guessing games, you might find it helpful to use the quick guides.

Index of resources »
Here you will find links to all guessing games sorted alphabetically by topic.

Overview »
Find out more about how to play our guessing games to learn and practise English vocabulary online. Also, read some ideas on how to extend this activity by playing extra classroom games.

Related printables »
Take the learning offline! We offer a variety of printable resources that go well with the guessing games.