Word games are a popular type of educational game and are quite straight forward to make.
Word games are great for building and establishing vocabulary, grammar and, of course, language learning.
One of the key benefits to word games for the learner is that they are self-checking and the player gets instant feedback.
Word games can be simple or incredibly complex to make. We will be covering making word games in future tutorials.
A variety of game adaptable to any topic and any age.
Fun and engaging games which are highly replayable.
Particularly attractive to puzzle fans.
Types of Word Game
Word games range from interactive wordsearch games through to hangman, missing vowel games and word unscrambles. Word games are perfect for helping the student become familiar with the patterns of words in English and other languages, as well as reinforcing vocabulary.
A range of games can be created from the same vocabulary list, ensuring students don’t become bored.
These games are perfect for a wide range of student and will appeal to puzzle fans.
How to Play
The word games are played in a variety of ways, depending on the game. One of the key objectives is to ensure the games are repeatable without the player becoming bored.
Games such as wordsearch are made more challenging by using images instead of vocabulary.
Who are Word Games For?
Word games work well for students of any age – from pre-readers through to advanced learners who are looking for a mental challenge more than to learn new words.
The key – as always – is to pick graphics which are age appropriate. A teenager learning a new language for the same time, may use similar content to a Primary aged learner, however the way the game is presented will need to be very different to appeal to the learner.
Customization Options
When you have created your basic game templates, quizzes and other word games can be customized in many ways:
- Change language/vocabulary
- Change curriculum images
- Change curriculum audio
Example Games
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