Beginners A1–A2
Start with short, high-frequency words.
- Dolch list by grade · Fry sight words
- By school grade — 1st through 7th
- Most common English words
Spelling Practice & Custom Quiz Builder
Almost every list and quiz on ESLDesk includes a Spelling Practice test — type the word (or whole sentence) you hear. Pick a starting point below, or build your own.
ℹ️ How spelling practice works — where to find it on any page
- Open any list or quiz, click ⚙️ Quizzes ▼, and choose Spelling Practice — you hear a word and type what you hear.
- When a page has example sentences, choose Spelling Practice (Swap) to spell whole sentences.
- Spelling Practice is available on vocabulary lists, grammar quizzes, and confused-word pages alike.
- Use the 🔊 icon to replay audio and the ☑️ checkboxes to limit a quiz to selected items.
🧭 New to English? Follow the step-by-step path Check your level — 3 minutes
Spell words — vocabulary lists
Everyday topics A1
Spell the words you use every day, grouped by theme.
Verb & noun forms A2–B1
A bigger challenge — you type every form, not just one word.
- Verbs (all forms) · irregular verbs
- Nouns (singular + plural) · irregular nouns
- Adjectives · adverbs
Advanced & exam prep B2–C1
Tougher words for high school, academic writing, and spelling bees.
- 100 words to know · most misspelled
- Smart words · academic words
- Spelling Bee — Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Spell sentences — grammar & usage
Choose Spelling Practice (Swap) on these pages to spell the full example sentences.
Grammar quizzes
Most grammar quizzes include Spelling Practice — great for spelling words and full sentences in context.
Confused words A2–B1
Every confused-word pair has a sentence spelling test — practice tricky homophones in real sentences.
Idioms, proverbs & business B1–B2
Longer phrases and sayings — good for whole-sentence spelling.
Play & make your own
Play your spelling
Games that drill spelling without feeling like a drill — 🌱 beginner to 🌳 advanced, best scores saved on your device.
- Word Rescue — hangman with definition hints
- Word Fall — type words before they land
- Word Sort · daily Mini Crossword
- All six games →
Build your own spelling quiz
Enter your own words or sentences and practice spelling exactly what you need — free, no sign-up.