Sports Spelling Game
Look at each sport and spell its English name! Tap the shuffled letters in the right order. A free game to practise spelling 12 common sports words in English — perfect for kids and beginners.
Tap the shuffled letters in the right order to spell the English word.
You spelled them all! 🎉
How to play
- 1
Look at the picture
See the picture and its meaning, then think of the English word.
- 2
Tap the letters
Tap the shuffled letters one by one in the right order.
- 3
Spell them all
Finish every word, then play again with a fresh set.
12 Sports in English
Here is the full list of words in this game, each with a picture and an example sentence. Use it to study before or after you play.
| Picture | English | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| soccer | We kick the ball into the goal in soccer. | |
| basketball | I throw the ball into the hoop in basketball. | |
| tennis | We hit the ball over the net with a racket in tennis. | |
| baseball | The player hits the ball with a bat in baseball. | |
| volleyball | We bump the ball over the net with our hands in volleyball. | |
| swimming | I love swimming in the pool. | |
| running | She is very fast at running races. | |
| cycling | He goes cycling on his bicycle. | |
| boxing | They wear gloves and punch in boxing. | |
| golf | I hit the small ball into a hole in golf. | |
| skiing | We go skiing down the snowy mountain. | |
| bowling | I knock down the pins in bowling. |
Sports Vocabulary — FAQ
How many sports are in the game?
The game includes 12 common sports, from soccer and tennis to swimming and skiing. Each round shows 8 of them at random, so a new game feels different every time.
Is the sports game free?
Yes — the game is completely free and runs in your browser, with no download or sign-up needed.
Who is this game for?
It is made for kids and beginners learning English, but anyone who wants to review basic sports vocabulary can enjoy it.
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