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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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Countries, Capitals, Languages Word Search

Countries, Capitals, Languages Word Search

This wordsearch contains the names of 21 countries, capitals and/or languages. Great for complete beginners or elementary learners. Happy teaching! List of words used in this word search: RUSSIAN ...
5 Views 15,939 BegElem
Places Vocabulary Word Search

Places Vocabulary Word Search

THis is a simple word search to teach or revise typical city places that your learners need to know in English. List of words used in this word search: CITY, RIVER, BANK, AIRPORT, HOSPITAL, CHURC ...
12 Views 30,639 BegElem
My Breakfast Word Search

My Breakfast Word Search

This is a word practice puzzle for complete beginners or lower elementary students. The topic is BREAKFAST, and the words hidden in the puzzle are typical breakfast items, please see the list of w ...
8 Views 16,433 BegElem
St Patricks Day Word Search

St Patricks Day Word Search

This wordsearch is made up of familiar items that I would associate with St Patricks Day. It can be used as a bit of fun between sessions. Hope yoiur learners enjoy this word puzzle! List of wor ...
4 Views 30,797 BegElem
TV Wordsearch

TV Wordsearch

THis word search puzzle contains some useful vocabulary on the topic "Television". Hop you and your students like it! List of words used in this word search: SATELLITE, TRIVIA, INTERMISSION, SITC ...
4 Views 8,784 Int
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There Is / There Are Word Search

There Is / There Are Word Search

Great activity for young learners who are being taught basic grammar, spelling and numbers whilst having fun. This find-a-word activity helps to distinguish between There is and There are by ...
10 Views 16,522 BegElem
At The Zoo

At The Zoo

Hi! This is a .ppt which contains animal vocabulary, I used it to teach there is/ are/ isn't/aren/t, hope it helps!! First you present the vocabulary and then with the presentation animal disappea ...
12 Views 8,500 Elem
Leprechaun: Elementary Writing Lesson Plan

Leprechaun: Elementary Writing Lesson Plan

This full lesson plan will be very helpful if you're planning a St. Patrick's Day lesson for your lower-level class. The worksheet provides ideas for every stage of the lesson: pre-writing stage, ...
13 Views 27,606 ElemPre-Int
The Power of Nature: Disasters Word Search

The Power of Nature: Disasters Word Search

The vocabulary of this wordsearch is about the evironment and natural disasters as well as geography. I will need it for my students to help learning this vocab in a funny and different way. Lis ...
4 Views 14,289 All
Family Word Search

Family Word Search

Just a simple family-related vocabulary wordsearch to make my students get "familiar" with those words, so necessary when they are the parents of your own kid's fellow pupils. Thanks a lot BusyTe ...
7 Views 12,054 Beg
City Word Search

City Word Search

The words hidden in this wordsearch are all about getting around the city: places and buildings. Aimed mostly at primary learners List of words used in this word search: MUSEUM, SCHOOL, CIRCUS, G ...
8 Views 20,568 Beg
Transports Worksheet

Transports Worksheet

Simple but useful worksheet about Means of Transport. It has a picture dictionary to help students memorize the words and a word search puzzle to reinforce the vocabulary.
12 Views 29,931 ElemPre-Int
Means of Transport Flashcards

Means of Transport Flashcards

This is a set of means of transports flashcards which can be used for teaching new words, memory games, conversation cards, oral test, group work, classroom posters, etc.
34 Views 40,114 ElemPre-Int
Judiciary Intermediate Word Search

Judiciary Intermediate Word Search

Words on the topic of judiciary and criminal procedure in English-speaking countries. List of words used in this word search: SUSPECT, DEFENCE, FELONY, JURY, CITATION, ACCUSED, JUDGE, RECOGNIZANC ...
4 Views 7,991 Int
Military Vocabulary Word Search

Military Vocabulary Word Search

This is a military vocab wordsearch for a beginner/ elementary level. The words related to different topics: vehicles, military technology, equipment, etc... List of words used in this word searc ...
2 Views 10,596 Beg
House Vocabulary Word Search

House Vocabulary Word Search

Here's a word search with words about house and home for your elementary level learners. Hope you find it useful, happy teaching!y List of words used in this word search: LIVINGROOM, MIRROR, BATH ...
8 Views 15,401 Beg
Let´s Go Shopping!

Let´s Go Shopping!

Worksheet with some basic types of shops, containers and products we can buy. Find the ingredients that go inside each one of these containers. Where can you buy these things? Put the words from ...
27 Views 27,599 Int
Daily Routines / Telling The Time Board Game

Daily Routines / Telling The Time Board Game

This is a quick time-filler to review daily routines and time. Every square provides a picture clue. Every time a correct answer is given it can be used as a communicative activity.
62 Views 325,635 ElemPre-Int
Numbers Word Search

Numbers Word Search

This word search exercise is very simple but it also contains those numbers that are especially difficult for children so it can be used as homework or class practice. List of words used in this ...
4 Views 12,260 BegElem
Disasters Word Search

Disasters Word Search

This word search can be used as a basis for speaking about natural disasters. List of words used in this word search: SURVIVOR, TREMOR, CRACK, RADIOACTIVE, TRAPPED, DEBRIS, DISASTER, TSUNAMI, SH ...
4 Views 13,686 IntAdv
Cartography Word Search

Cartography Word Search

This word search presents basic vocabulary of cartography, mapping or map-making. It is designed for an ESP class but could be used to enhance a vocabulary lesson on travelling as well. List of w ...
1 Views 8,828 Pre-Int
Furniture Word Search

Furniture Word Search

Use this word search puzzle to practice House/Home vocabulary with your Elementary learners. Have fun. List of words used in this word search: WASHBASIN, COOKER, CURTAIN, WARDROBE, CANDLE, COACH ...
4 Views 11,913 Elem
St.Patrick's Day Elementary Word Search

St.Patrick's Day Elementary Word Search

You can use this word puzzle in your St.Patrick's Day lesson, it may be part of your studens' competition. Your students can work in pairs, teams or solve it individually. List of words used in ...
4 Views 16,281 Beg
Animals Word Search

Animals Word Search

An easy wordsearch for beginners learning names of animals. The animal names are from the mes-english.com Bingo game - except I have changed turtle to tortoise. List of words used in this word s ...
5 Views 8,852 Beg
Wildlife Elementary Word Search

Wildlife Elementary Word Search

This Word Search can really help your elementary (or even Complete Beginner level) learners review the topic "Wild Animals". List of words used in this word search: ANTELOPE, GIRAFFE, HIPPO, SNA ...
3 Views 8,217 Elem

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