English Vocabulary Exercises by Topic
200+ free exercises organized by theme — from everyday life and travel to business English and exam prep. All levels A1–C2, developed by experienced ESL educators.
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Frequently asked questions
Are these vocabulary exercises free?
Yes! The vast majority of exercises are completely free. We also offer some vocabulary PDF bundles in our ESL SHOP.
What vocabulary topics are covered?
Topics include everyday life (food, travel, emotions, weather), business English, English for new immigrants, holidays and cultural events, jobs and occupations, visual vocabulary tests, sports, politics, and much more — all organized by theme.
What levels are the exercises suitable for?
Exercises cover all CEFR levels from beginner (A1-A2) through intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1-C2), making them suitable for a wide range of English learners and ESL teachers.
Is there a section for English vocabulary for new immigrants?
Yes — our English for New Immigrants section has practical life-skills exercises covering talking to a doctor, renting an apartment, public transportation, dealing with utilities, immigration officers, and much more.
TOEIC
TOEIC is a workplace English test, which means the Business English vocabulary exercises on this page — general business terms, job interviews, sales and marketing — are genuine preparation, not just general practice. If TOEIC is your goal, work through those sections carefully.
Cambridge FCE (B2) / CAE (C1)
Cambridge exams include a dedicated word formation task where you're given a root word and asked to produce a related form — noun, adjective, verb, or adverb. The compound nouns, compound adjectives, and suffix exercises on this page practice exactly that skill. Phrasal verbs are also heavily tested at both levels.
Duolingo English Test (DET)
The DET includes a “Read and select” task that tests whether you can identify real English words among invented ones — essentially word recognition under time pressure. Any broad vocabulary practice helps here, and the visual vocabulary tests are good for building that instant-recognition habit.
IELTS / TOEFL
These tests focus heavily on academic vocabulary which this site doesn’t specifically target — so we won’t pretend otherwise. For those exams, a dedicated academic word list resource will serve you better alongside the grammar exercises on this site.
For a curated, exam-by-exam breakdown covering reading, vocabulary, grammar and listening for IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, TOEIC, and the Duolingo English Test, visit our Exam Prep section.
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