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Learning vocabulary is essential for learning any language, but it can be difficult to memorize without resources. Busyteacher.org offers 14,321 printable vocabulary worksheets in several different categories, all of which are great for you to use with your students.


Vocabulary is a key component in helping students with word building. More often than not, students become stuck when speaking about their interests or jobs because they don’t know enough vocabulary to express themselves. Using these worksheets as a resource will help them build sentences as they learn to use the English language with ease. When used as homework assignments, these worksheets will make sure that students continue to use the words learned in the classroom at home, and get the extra practice they need to progress in their learning.


With 14,321 vocabulary worksheets available, you can find material on a wide range of topics relating to your lesson or students’ needs below - including business, medical, animals, holidays, and many more. You’ll also find worksheets on idioms, colloquialisms, phrasal verbs, and even slang vocabulary.


These worksheets can be used in the classroom in many different ways. Role play is one effective way to teach vocabulary: you can place students in a specific scenario and have them use the vocabulary on these worksheets to act out a relevant situation. Another effective way to teach vocabulary is by introducing the vocabulary words in a game setting, such as a matching game, a bingo game, or a team-based game.
The worksheets below come in many different styles. Some include cartoon characters to identify colors, some are simple fill-in worksheets, some are song worksheets, some are quizzes, some are in list form, and you'll also find many other types . This variety gives you a lot of options for creating a dynamic and fun lesson, and your students will appreciate the variety, too.


The worksheets are also grouped into “recommended,” “most popular,” and “recently added” categories – and they're also level-specific, ranging from beginner to advanced. This makes it easy for you to determine whether or not a given worksheet can be used in your lesson. If you're not sure about what a certain worksheet contains, just click on the thumbnail to preview the entire worksheet before downloading it.


You don't have to register or subscribe to download any worksheet. They're all free to download, and free to use in your lessons. Plus, every single one of these worksheets is created and submitted by fellow ESL teachers, which means they're tested and proven in real ESL classroom environments. In fact, if you have a vocabulary worksheet that you've found to be especially effective in your lessons, you can submit it to BusyTeacher.org. At the bottom of this page, click on “Submit a worksheet” to upload your worksheet for other ESL teacher around the globe to use!


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Internet Flashcards

Internet Flashcards

Flashcards to teach kids about the internet and what you can do on the internet, a better lesson would be to do a practical class but if you can't teach them these basic words, I teach in Korea a ...
12 Views 12,880 Elem
Imagine You Were Allowed To Kiss Anybody On Earth... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Imagine You Were Allowed To Kiss Anybody On Earth... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt:  Imagine you were allowed to kiss anybody on earth, who would you choose and why? How would you feel afterwards?
9 Views 9,798 All
If You Could Emigrate To Any Country... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Could Emigrate To Any Country... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt: If you could emigrate to any country, which country would you choose and why? Would your life change as a result? 
4 Views 6,774 All
If You Could Change Your Name...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Could Change Your Name...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt:  If you could change your name, what would you change it to? Do you think this name suits your personality more than your current name?
7 Views 15,682 All
I Like... I Don't Like

I Like... I Don't Like

In this worksheet there are three exercises. In the first one students have to watch a table about any Disney characters preferences. In the second activity students have to write the right q ...
22 Views 62,432 Elem
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Christmas Quiz

Christmas Quiz

A 20-word-multiple choice Christmas quiz. There are 20 pictures & 20 sentences to complete by choosing one of the three options given. It's a good way to revise vocabulary but also learn about ...
29 Views 58,786 Pre-IntInt
Song Worksheet: Let It Snow by Frank Sinatra

Song Worksheet: Let It Snow by Frank Sinatra

A nice Christmas song to use a warmer or to conclude a lesson about Christmas. There's the link to the video and the key. You will see that the verses are repeated, the words are not exa ...
20 Views 27,043 All
Christmas Picture Crossword

Christmas Picture Crossword

This is an amazing picture crossword for revising Christmas related vocabulary. Students are asked to look at the pictures and complete the crossword puzzle. The worksheet is available in both co ...
16 Views 27,317 ElemPre-Int
Christmas Picture Dictionary

Christmas Picture Dictionary

A colourful picture dictionary, which can also be used as a classroom poster for teaching Christmas related vocabulary: Santa, presents, carol, sleigh, Christmas lights, Christmas tree and much m ...
23 Views 39,855 BegElem
Song Worksheet: This Is The Last Time by Keane

Song Worksheet: This Is The Last Time by Keane

This song is so catchy that it can be used for teenagers and adults. I have used it with my students (2º, 3º ESO) and they really liked it and were involved in the activity. After doing ...
6 Views 9,236 Pre-IntIntAdv
If You Could Buy One Person Anything For Christmas... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Could Buy One Person Anything For Christmas... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt:  If you could buy one person anything for Christmas, regardless of cost, what would you get them and why? Who would you choose to receive the gift?
7 Views 12,028 All
If You Were A Song, ...?[CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Were A Song, ...?[CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt:  If you were a song, what type of song would you be and why? If you can't define it by genre, tempo or mood, describe it in any way you can.
5 Views 7,670 All
Imagine You Were Able To Instantly... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Imagine You Were Able To Instantly... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt:  Imagine you were able to instantly master any academic subject, which subject would it be? Would you change career as a result?
5 Views 5,093 All
If You Could Make One Animal Extinct... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Could Make One Animal Extinct... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt:  If you could make one animal extinct, which would it be and why? Do you think the world would be better?
5 Views 6,810 All
Imagine You Found Evidence That... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Imagine You Found Evidence That... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt:  Imagine you found evidence that humans were created as an experiment by an ancient alien race. Would you tell the rest of the world, and why?
6 Views 7,467 All
If You Had To Listen To The Same Song...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Had To Listen To The Same Song...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt:  If you had to listen to the same song ten times every day or never listen to music at all, which would you choose? If you chose the song, which would it be?
4 Views 6,229 All
If You Could Be Attractive And Stupid...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Could Be Attractive And Stupid...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt:  If you could be attractive and stupid, or intelligent and ugly, which would you prefer? Why?
7 Views 5,212 All
Wisest Person You Know... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Wisest Person You Know... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt: Who is the wisest person you have ever met, and why?
6 Views 7,688 All
Choose One Type Of Weather... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Choose One Type Of Weather... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt: Imagine you could choose one type of weather for the rest of your life. What would you choose and how would it affect your life?
10 Views 15,109 All
One Law [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

One Law [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt: If you could change or invent one law that had to be implemented across the world, what would it be and why? Do you think it would make life better?
9 Views 10,517 All
If You Were A Drink, ...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

If You Were A Drink, ...? [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt: If you were a drink, which drink would you be and why? 
7 Views 6,627 All
Locked In A Room... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Locked In A Room... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt: If you could spend 24 hours locked in a room with any person throughout history, who would it be and why?
8 Views 5,370 All
Robbery [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Robbery [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt: Imagine you get robbed at knifepoint and then the thief gets hit by a car. The car speeds off, nobody else is around, and he is in extreme pain but not dead; do you hel ...
4 Views 11,237 All
Your Last Month... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Your Last Month... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt: What if scientists found that an asteroid was going to destroy the planet in one month? What would you do with your last month of life?
7 Views 5,990 All
One Type Of Gift... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

One Type Of Gift... [CREATIVE WRITING PROMPT]

Creative writing prompt: What if you were only allowed to receive one type of gift (such as books, computer games, clothes) for Christmas for the rest of your life? What would you choose and why?
6 Views 9,934 All

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