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.
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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This reading comprehension was created for primary/elementary students. The resource includes a passage with some interesting facts about the tarantula. Children read the text and then answer the ...
This reading comprehension was created for primary/elementary students. The resource includes a passage with some interesting facts about the scorpion. Children read the text and then answer the q ...
A set of 18 colorful vegetable flashcards,which can be used for teaching new words, conversation cards, oral test, group work, classroom posters, etc.. It contains pictures of tomatoes, caul ...
This worksheet is all about famous buildings. Buckingham Palace and the Eiffel Tower are two of the buildings described in this resource. Students read the facts about each building and decide whi ...
This Halloween worksheet can be used in your classes as a fun resource during the month of October- the month of Halloween! It's a fun way to get into the spirit of Halloween that will help build ...
This infographic depicts most common spelling mistakes English language learners make. You can use it as a classroom poster. In addition, you can use it to revise spelling with your students, or t ...
This file includes 6 speaking cards about food and how to cook something. Give each student a card. Give them some time to think about the topic and then have them talk about it for 2 minutes. It ...
These flashcards can be used to teach students appearance vocabulary. They can help students remember the words or these flashcards can be used as speaking cards. The worksheet is useful for ...
This file includes different questions about food. Divide your class into small groups and have them talk. It is designed for pre-intermediate and upper levels. Hope it works!
This file includes some information about some famous people. It contains their names, nationalities, ages, occupations and their website addresses. You can use this worksheet to practice greeting ...
I have made this worksheet to use after teaching different meanings of the verb to get. There are two exercises. The second one could also be used with a group of students. Cut each situation and ...
Learning about countries and different nationalities make children curious and interested in getting to know what is beyond their neighbourhood. This Domino Game is suitable for elementary student ...
This worksheet can be used in your classes whenever during October- the month of Halloween. Teach children more about this holiday, superstitions, idioms, revise the vocabulary and have fun with H ...
I have designed this PDF for my pre-intermediate class. It includes some questions about cooking. Cut the cards and divide your students into small groups. Have your students talk with the classma ...
This worksheet designed for kids was made for the purpose of practicing colors and names of animals while they watch the movie in the classroom or at home. In addition, there are a couple of quest ...
This presentation includes: adjectives about physical appearance (with images) and personality adjectives (with definitions). It is suitable for nearly all levels. I hop ...
Here is a presentation for appearance and personality activities. It includes five different activities. Activity 1: Students are going to try to find the suspects according to clues about physic ...
Here is a presentation for appearance and personality activities. It includes five different activities. Activity 1: Students are going to try to find the suspects according to clues about physic ...
I've designed this PowerPoint for the first session of my starter class to review some topics. It contains different topics including classroom items, colours, family members, shapes, weather, and ...
A free-to-use ESL unit on the topic of cats, suitable for pre-intermediate level learners. This unit includes speaking, reading, listening, vocabulary and grammar practice. Links are provided for ...
I have designed this game for the first session of my class. It includes these topics: action verbs, food, and toys. The grammar focuces on present simple and present continuous. Divide your class ...
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