A combination dictionary and adaptive learning game, Vocabulary.com will help learners master new words. The website doesn’t use flashcards or rote memorization. Instead, it exposes learners to a variety of questions and activities to help them understand the meaning of the word. Vocabulary.com has over 500 ready-to-learn vocabulary lists for things like the SAT or TOEFL, or a user can enter their own list of words to master. Teachers can also automatically create a learning activity based on text they will be teaching in class by simply pasting the text onto the Vocabulary.com website.

Website: https://www.vocabulary.com/

What Users Love About the App

“Vocabulary.com is very easy to use, even between multiple classrooms. In addition, co-teachers can be put on the same account to allow both teachers to be able to see what is assigned to students and to use the program interchangeably.”

“I love that with Vocabulary.com I can add a whole list of words that I want my students to know for any particular unit and the software does its thing, my students learn the words and are able to contribute to my class period as well as improve their grades.”

“I would recommend anyone who like words or wants to improve their vocabulary to take some time on this software. It may be a bit pricey but in the long run it is worth the time and effort that you put into it. Vocabulary, particularly having an impressive vocabulary. is well worth any money or time you put into it.”

“My students have drastically improved their test scores and class participation while using Vocabulary.com. The students have loved learning more words, competing with their classmates and gaining badges. I love to see them compete in the jams and see their faces light up when they earn a new achievement.”

“I love that I can assign vocabulary lists with correct and multiple definitions with minimal input on my end. Perusing the lists I can tell that the definitions are accurate. I like that it has a competitive side which always brings out the best in students.”

What Users Dislike About the App

“I dislike that sometimes words appear as “unlearnable” but the list still counts it in their vocabulary words (ie: 10 words, but 5 are unlearnable, but it still ‘sells’ it to a teacher as a 10 word list). I wish it focused more on roots and included more parts of speech for each word (noun, verb, adj., adv., etc.)”

“If there was an option for the questions to also be read aloud to the students so they can connect what they are reading with how the words should be pronounced. It would help with my students who are more auditory processors.”

“The vocabulary should be grade appropriate because we don’t want students to be frustrated. Also, we should have a way to monitor how those new words that have acquired have been put into use, specially in written assignment.”

“More complicated layouts and more options for customizability. would like a better, more appealing background. the colors are a bit monatoned. may not be motivating. kids might get bored.”

“I really wish the program included more math related vocabulary words. I did not get the opportunity to explore the site too much, but it did not look very visually appealing for users.”