I’ve reviewed the usage data from users, the educational value of the games, and added a little personal preference and here, in time for back to school study, the Best Five English Vocabulary Learning Games. The countdown: 5) English Idioms game.. This game teaches and tests your understanding of current American English idiomatic expressions or [...]

Developing vocabulary is essential in helping people better understand their language. Idioms and slang are such a big part of American culture that it’s essential that Americans as well as people of all ages learning English as a Second Language (ESL) should study idiomatic expressions and slang. These expressions can be understood easily on a [...]

Children with dyslexia are often at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to acquiring new vocabulary.  Those with reading challenges must rely, for the most part, on building their word bank by the spoken word, rather than the written word.  Even more frustrating, some children with dyslexia also struggle with auditory processing issues, so even [...]

English words relating to science and scientific concepts can be come of the most difficult words to spell and memorize definitions for.  Teachers are always in need of additional ways to help students learn and retain science vocabulary. Of course, worksheets always provide additional practice, but what if there was something more interactive for students [...]

The topics used in the games at Vocabulary.co.il cover a wide variety of subjects and curriculum areas. Several of the topics offered in the games at Vocabulary.co.il are related to religion.  If you are playing either Match Game, Quiz Game, Unscramble, Word Search, Crossword Puzzle, or Hang Mouse, you can choose any of the following [...]

If you are a classroom teacher or homeschooler, you may be discussing the Nobel Prizes today.  They have been in the news quite a lot in recent days, and today especially due to President Obama being the latest recipient of one of the honors. There are Nobel prizes in each of the following disciplines: physics, [...]

Here is a little quiz for you:  which word could be described by the following two meanings?? 1. A piece of open land used for recreational purposes 2. To maneuver a vehicle into a particular space If you guessed “PARK”, you would be correct! A word with two or more meanings is called a homograph.  [...]

Children who have a grade-appropriate vocabulary can succeed not only in the classroom, but also on statewide standardized tests.  Students who lack these vocabulary milestones in the early grades find it more and more difficult to catch up as they progress through their school years.  This is especially important for English language learners, as they [...]

Yes, the economy has been at the top of our news, radio, and web broadcasts for quite a while now.  Economic terms are being thrown around left and right, and at lightning speed.  Is any of it going over your head, or your students’ heads? This economic crisis might not be quite so scary if [...]

It can if it is tuned to PBS this fall!  In an exciting development, The Public Broadcasting Service is bringing Susan Meddaugh’s "Martha" book series to life in order to build young children’s vocabulary skills.  In the popular books, Martha the dog swallows some Alphabet Soup and begins to speak, and hilarious hijinks ensue. In [...]