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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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Food Pyramid: Nutrition Worksheets for Kids (Grades 1 and 2)

Food Pyramid: Nutrition Worksheets for Kids (Grades 1 and 2)

'MyPyramid For Kids' lesson plan collection for grades 1 and 2 is produced by the authors of the cool color flashcards. This 16-page worksheet was developed by the US Department of Agriculture (He ...
21 Views 91,148 BegElem
How to Say 'World Cup' in Many Languages

How to Say 'World Cup' in Many Languages

This worksheet is actually a collection of the 'World Cup' phrase in 32 world languages. You can use it as a nice warmer with your students - focus on different cultures and nationalities particip ...
9 Views 11,704 All
The 2010 World Cup in South Africa: Info Sheet

The 2010 World Cup in South Africa: Info Sheet

This information sheep provides some reading on the World Cup 2010 in South Africa: estimated costs of housing the event, aims and opportunities for South Africa, etc.
6 Views 9,411 IntAdvExam
World Cup 2010 Wordsearch

World Cup 2010 Wordsearch

Students find the names of the countries in this World Cup 2010 star-shaped wordsearch. Answers are procvided for your convenience. Have fun!
11 Views 8,331 BegElemPre-Int
World Cup 2010: African Countries Wordsearch

World Cup 2010: African Countries Wordsearch

There are 24 countries hidden in this wordsearch. How many can you find? Answers included.
6 Views 6,581 BegElemPre-Int
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World Cup Classroom Activities and Lesson Ideas

World Cup Classroom Activities and Lesson Ideas

This is a slideshow presentation with a few great lesson ideas that you can use to prepare an unforgettable World Cup lesson plan. Audio track included. Enjoy!
4 Views 27,814 All
World Cup Worksheets: 40 Party Pages

World Cup Worksheets: 40 Party Pages

This collection of World Cup printable party pages will come in handy if you're planning on a theme party or a theme World Cup lesson with your students. It contains 40 totally awesome World Cup ...
15 Views 15,300 All
ABC Chart

ABC Chart

I made this English ABX chart about two weeks ago and forgot to share it here with the ones among us who are teaching the alphabet to the youngsters. I think a chart like this will always come in ...
75 Views 120,202 Beg
A Good Night's Sleep

A Good Night's Sleep

This is a great reading text about sleeping, together with a few nice activities (comprehension questions, vocabulary and after-reading creative tasks).
33 Views 43,076 ElemPre-Int
Word Building

Word Building

This is a kind of ready-made reference that could be used to learn Word-building. It has some useful information about 'affixes' that helps making more words from root words...
14 Views 15,063 IntAdv
Sport Vocabulary. (label the pictures)

Sport Vocabulary. (label the pictures)

WS with sports vocabulary. St has to read and label the pictures.
17 Views 19,340 Elem
14 Exceptional Drug Abuse Education Activities

14 Exceptional Drug Abuse Education Activities

One of the most important things you can do as a teacher is to give your students information about the health effects of drug abuse and the uneasy consequences related to drug abuse treatment. T ...
10 Views 28,902 IntAdvExam
Happy Earth Day Coloring and Activities Book

Happy Earth Day Coloring and Activities Book

A great mini-book for young children, this is an 11-page coloring book full of tips for making the Earth a better place.
21 Views 24,908 BegElem
Sports Guessing Game

Sports Guessing Game

Put your students into pairs, cut out the pieces and give 6 pieces to each student. Ask them to read it out to his partner and have him guess the name of the sport.
18 Views 21,806 Pre-IntInt
Common Collocations with Verbs: Do, Make, Have, Take, Give

Common Collocations with Verbs: Do, Make, Have, Take, Give

A list of collocations and exercises to practice them
31 Views 35,064 ElemPre-Int
Vocabulary Training for Polish Speakers

Vocabulary Training for Polish Speakers

A set of exercises to revise or expand vocabulary
6 Views 4,121 ElemPre-Int
Decode the Word

Decode the Word

It's a game to read the description and then discover (decode) the word. The activitycan be used to practice numbers and the letters of the alphabet. Enjoy!
11 Views 11,450 BegElemPre-Int
Wild Animals Elementary Activity (based on the Madagascar cartoon)

Wild Animals Elementary Activity (based on the Madagascar cartoon)

This worksheet is to work with primary students on the topic of wild animals, prepositions, can for ability and you can also revise colours. Ss watch a part of the film and then do the activities ...
18 Views 20,221 Beg
Word Puzzle: Greetings and Good-Byes

Word Puzzle: Greetings and Good-Byes

This is a very simple activity about greetings and goodbyes.
12 Views 14,477 Elem
Father's Day Worksheet + Coloring Page

Father's Day Worksheet + Coloring Page

Father's Day Worksheet contains three coloring pages to print that will help you have fun with your young learners for the special Father's Day lesson.
10 Views 23,658 BegElem
Flag Day Worksheet

Flag Day Worksheet

This is a Flag Day worksheet to have a special Flag Day lesson (celebrated on June 14 in USA) - make a Stars and Stripes original flag with your students and read about the Flag day!
4 Views 14,728 Pre-IntInt
Prefixes

Prefixes

Practice prefixes with your students.Hope you like it!
21 Views 27,078 Int
Survive The Sinking Ship - Who Do You Save?

Survive The Sinking Ship - Who Do You Save?

A survivor activity for revising personal characteristics vocabulary and subsequent discussion on who to save.
33 Views 95,213 Pre-IntIntAdv
Numbers and Food

Numbers and Food

This worksheet is for practicing food and numbers. Very effective !
26 Views 17,969 ElemPre-Int
Song Worksheet: Waving Flag (WITH VIDEO) - alternative

Song Worksheet: Waving Flag (WITH VIDEO) - alternative

Song worksheet with activities for the song 'Waving Flag'. Keys are included.
8 Views 9,071 Pre-IntIntAdv

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