Word Search
Learn English words, one puzzle at a time
See the picture, find its word in the grid, hear how it sounds. A relaxing word search game where every word you find is English vocabulary you keep.
Free on iPhone and Android
Your first English word is one swipe away
Start with CAT and DOG, finish with ASTRONAUT and GALAXY. No account, no sign-up, and every level plays offline.
Free with ads. Remove Ads is a single purchase.
Screenshots
Twenty worlds of words to find
From the farm to the ocean to outer space: every level has its own scene and its own vocabulary.
Inside the game
A puzzle that teaches while you play
Every level moves you forward on the map, and every word you find stays with you.
20 themed worlds
From the farm to the stars
Animals, food, the house, clothes, transport, nature, the body, school, sports, the city, the garden, music, the beach, sea animals, tools, weather, toys, technology, fantasy and space. Each world brings its own words and reviews the ones you already found.
Hear every word
Listen, repeat, remember
All ~2,270 words are recorded. You hear a word the moment you find it, and you can tap its sticker to hear it again as many times as you want. English spelling lies about sound; the audio doesn't.
A1 to C1
Grows with you, level by level
Words are ordered by the CEFR scale. At A1 you see the full word next to its translation; from A2 on, only the first letter, so you recall the English word yourself. The grids stay big and calm: 6x6, then 8x8.
- About 2,270 words from CAT to GALAXY
- Found words return in later levels for review
- A hint reveals a letter when you're stuck
How it works
Find the word, learn the word
Each level takes a couple of minutes, and each word goes through the four steps that make vocabulary stick.
See the picture
Each level shows picture stickers: a lion, an apple, the rain. That is the word you look for.
Find the word
Swipe the English word in the letter grid. Words run across, down and diagonally.
Hear it, read it
The moment you find it you hear the pronunciation and see the translation in your language.
Meet it again
Words come back in later levels, and soon you only get the first letter. That is how they stick.
Guides
Learn English vocabulary the smart way
Short, practical guides on learning English words, and how to put each idea into practice with the app.
How to Use Word Search Puzzles to Learn English
Turn a classic puzzle into a vocabulary routine that actually sticks.
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English Vocabulary Game: How to Pick One That Teaches You
What separates a vocabulary game that teaches from one that just entertains.
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ESL Word Search for Adults, Not Kids' Worksheets
Word search practice for adult English learners, without the kids' worksheets.
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How to Memorize English Vocabulary So It Sticks
The method behind words that stay: pictures, sound, recall and review.
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Learn English With Pictures: Why Images Make Words Stick
Why a picture beats a translation list, and how to practise with one.
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English Words for Beginners: Where to Start
The first English words worth learning, and in what order.
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How to Learn the Pronunciation of New English Words
English spelling lies about sound. Learn every new word with its audio.
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Do Word Searches Help You Learn a Language?
What word searches do and don't teach, and how to make them count.
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Can You Learn English in 10 Minutes a Day?
Why ten minutes every day beats an hour once a week, plus a routine.
Read the guide →FAQ
Questions, answered
Can a word search game really help you learn English?
Yes, when the words mean something to you. A plain word search only trains spotting letters. In Word Search: Learning English every word comes with a picture, its pronunciation and a translation, and it comes back in later levels, so finding it turns into remembering it.
Learn more →Is Word Search: Learning English good for beginners?
It starts at zero. The first levels use everyday A1 words like CAT, DOG and APPLE, show the full word next to its translation, and use a 6x6 grid with big letters. Difficulty grows level by level up to C1.
Learn more →Is it an ESL game for adults or for kids?
It is made for teens and adults learning English as a second language. The words are real everyday and advanced vocabulary, the pace is yours and nothing about it feels like a children's worksheet.
Learn more →How many English words can I learn with the app?
About 2,270 English words across 2000 levels and 20 themed worlds, ordered by CEFR level from A1 (beginner) to C1 (advanced).
Learn more →Does the app say the words out loud?
Every word has a recorded pronunciation. You hear it when you find the word and you can tap the sticker to hear it again as many times as you want.
Learn more →Will I remember the words after playing?
That is the point of the design. Words you found return in later levels for review, and from A2 on you only see the translation and the first letter, so you have to recall the English word yourself.
Learn more →How long should I play each day?
One level takes a couple of minutes. Ten minutes a day, every day, beats a long session once a week, and the daily streak helps you keep the habit.
Learn more →Why are there pictures instead of definitions?
A picture links the English word straight to the thing, without going through your language first. It is faster to learn and easier to recall.
Learn more →Is Word Search: Learning English free?
Yes. The app is free with ads, with no account and no subscription. A one-time purchase removes the banner and the ads between levels.
Learn more →Ready to learn your first 100 words?
Medals for every unit, diplomas for every level and a daily streak to keep you going. Coming soon to iPhone and Android: start with CAT.
