78 Learning Games
Each game targets a specific skill. From vocabulary to pronunciation to communication — powered by AI and cognitive science.
Fill the Gap (CLOZE)
Text with a missing word — choose from 4 options. Context-based vocabulary in action.
Quiz
Classic multiple-choice. Distractors are typical L1-interference mistakes.
Pairs
Draw lines between two columns — word ↔ translation, term ↔ definition.
Memory Game
Flip cards to find matching word-translation pairs. Visual & working memory.
Flashcards
Leitner system. Flip card, see translation, self-assess: "Knew / Didn't know".
Word Search
Find hidden words in an N×N grid — horizontal, vertical, diagonal.
Collocations
Which word fits? make a decision / do homework / take a risk. Chunk-based learning.
Synonym Chains
Arrange synonyms by intensity: angry → furious → livid. Semantic gradation.
Synonym Ladder
Step-by-step intensity climb — choose the next word that's slightly stronger.
Word Associations
Central word + 8 options — select all that associate with it in English.
Word Formation
Root word given. Fill the gap with the correct derivative form (beauty → beautiful).
Context Clues
Unknown word highlighted in text — guess its meaning from context. No dictionary.
Idiom Match
Connect idioms to their meanings. Cultural context included. 4-6 pairs per round.
Phrasal Verbs
5 modes: match particle, match meaning, fill context, separable?, transform. Conductor adapts.
False Friends
magazine ≠ магазин, actual ≠ актуальный. L1-interference traps exposed.
Prefix & Suffix
Choose the right affix: un-/dis-/mis- or -tion/-ness/-ment. Morpheme mastery.
Sentence Completion
Beginning of sentence + 4 endings — choose logically and grammatically correct.
Conspiracy Board
Connect "clue" cards with lines — like a detective. Semantic network building.
Scrambler
Shuffled words — drag to correct order. TTS reads each word and the full sentence. Fixes SVO errors.
Sorting
Drag words into categories: countable/uncountable, formal/informal, past/present.
Transformation
Make it negative / passive / past / question. Free input, AI validates. Cambridge Key Word format.
Tense Master
Gap with a verb — choose or write the correct tense. 12 English tenses with context markers.
Conditional Builder
If-clause + main clause. Type 0/1/2/3/Mixed. Scrambler or free input mode.
Voice Shifter
Active → Passive or back. Free input. AI checks BE + V3 + by-agent structure.
Question Former
Statement given — form yes/no, wh-, tag, or indirect question. Inversion practice.
Article Attack
Text scrolling fast — choose a/an/the/— for highlighted gaps. Gamified for the hardest topic.
Punctuator
Unpunctuated sentence — tap slots between words to add , . ! ? ; : — or nothing.
Error Hunter
Text with 1-3 hidden errors — tap the wrong words. Submit → AI explains each mistake.
Smart Text
Tap any word → explain / show function / add to vocab. AI responds inline. Active reading.
Intel Reader
Tap any word for instant context explanation. Comprehension questions after reading. TASK-029. Error words auto-queued to Sniper.
Listening
Audio clip → multiple-choice questions. Main idea, detail, inference. IELTS/Cambridge format.
Dictation
TTS reads a sentence — type exactly what you hear. Trains spelling, phoneme-grapheme, connected speech.
Audio Story
Multi-episode story. After each episode — question or prediction. Narrative structure boosts recall.
Match Image
Images on left, words on right — connect them. Dual coding theory: image + word = stronger memory.
True / False
Statement about text or audio — TRUE / FALSE / NOT GIVEN. IELTS format. Minimal entry barrier.
Paraphrase
Read/hear a passage — retell in your own words. AI checks meaning, not copying. Bloom Level 5.
Minimal Pairs
Hear a word — pick from two similar ones (ship/sheep, bit/beat). Phonematic contrast training.
Minimal Pairs Battle
Battle mode — two phonemes compete. 5 seconds per round. Speed + accuracy for automaticity.
Sound Sniper
Target sound given (e.g., /θ/) — "snipe" all words containing it. Timer. False targets penalised.
Shadow Reading
TTS reads (words highlight). Student repeats immediately — shadowing technique. AI evaluates rhythm and intonation.
Tongue Twister
She sells sea shells… 3 attempts at increasing speed. AI rates sound clarity. Fun + phonetics.
Intonation Match
Hear a phrase — identify its communicative function: question / surprise / sarcasm / certainty.
Word Stress Battle
Word split into syllables — tap the stressed one before the timer. PERmit vs perMIT.
Connected Speech
Fast speech with linking, elision, assimilation — identify how the highlighted phrase is pronounced.
Emotion Reader
Hear a phrase — identify the emotion: joy, sarcasm, irritation, uncertainty. Paralinguistics.
Pronunciation Detective
TTS reads text with deliberate errors — find the mispronounced words. Builds self-monitoring.
Letter Sound
Letter shown — pick how it sounds in a word. Phonics basics.
A1Sound Match
Hear a word — tap the matching picture. Sound → image connection.
A1ABC Chant
Rhythmic alphabet chant — repeat after narrator. Rhyme + rhythm = memory.
A1Phonics Pairs
Find rhyming pairs: cat/hat, tree/bee. Phonological awareness.
A1–A2Listen & Point
Hear a word — tap the right picture from 3-4. Auditory recognition.
A1Word Echo
TTS says a word — student repeats. AI rates pronunciation.
A1–A2Stress Tap
Syllables shown — tap the stressed one. No timer, no competition. Beginner version.
A2Picture Say
See a picture — say the word aloud. AI checks pronunciation. Productive vocabulary.
A1–A2Fix the Sound
Word pronounced with an error — find the correct version from 3 options.
A2Sentence Reader
Simple sentence on screen — read aloud. AI rates fluency and pronunciation.
A1–A2Intonation Mimic
TTS reads with ↗ or ↘ intonation — repeat. Visual melody curve shown on screen.
A2Dialogue Echo
Short dialogue. TTS plays role A, student plays role B. Role-play reduces speaking anxiety.
A2Word Chain
Say a word starting with the last letter of the previous one. Classic game, phonics bonus.
A1–A2Build & Read
Assemble a sentence (Scrambler) then read it aloud. Double exercise: syntax + pronunciation.
A1–A2Mouth Shapes
Image of lip/tongue position — match to the sound. Essential for /θ/, /ð/, /w/, /v/.
A1Based on Gordon's Model (I-Message) and Nonviolent Communication (NVC) by Rosenberg.
I-Message Cloze
"When you [___], I feel [___] because [___]." Fill Gordon's 3-part structure from options. Immediate real-life application.
Conflict Reframe
"You never listen!" → choose or write the NVC equivalent. Pragmatics: de-escalation language.
Emotion Labeling
Identify the real feeling from the NVC emotion vocabulary. Distinguish pseudo-feelings from genuine ones.
Intonation Choice
Given a phrase and context — choose the right intonation: friendly, formal, consoling, insistent.
Assertive Response
Provocative remark → choose: aggressive / passive / assertive. Not to be confused with aggression.
Emotion Ladder
Arrange emotions by intensity: irritated → angry → furious → enraged. Semantic gradation in feeling vocabulary.
Need Detective
Situation described → identify the unmet NVC need (safety, acceptance, autonomy…). B2+ empathy training.
Escalation Meter
Escalating dialogue — rate each line 1-10 on a slider, then choose the de-escalating reply.
Active Listening
Partner speaks — choose the correct active listening response: paraphrase, clarification, feeling reflection.
Cultural Bridge
Intercultural situation — what does this gesture/phrase mean in another culture? Prevents culture clash.
Pseudo-Feeling Filter
Filter out pseudo-feelings (ignored/betrayed) from real feelings (sad/anxious). NVC core distinction.
Request vs Demand
Swipe: is this a request (can refuse) or a demand (cannot refuse)? Modality + context analysis.
Typing (Translation)
Word in Russian — type the English translation. Production > recognition. Hint: first letter.
Essay
Topic given — write 100–250 words. AI rates by 4 IELTS criteria with inline comments. Bloom Level 6.
Read Aloud
Text on screen — record yourself reading. AI gives phoneme-level accuracy + fluency score.
Karaoke
Audio plays, words highlight — speak/sing along. AI rates synchronisation + prosody. High motivation.
Register Shift
Informal phrase → rewrite formally (or vice versa). AI checks register markers. Business English essential.
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