CROSSWORDS AS A LEARNING AID 
Discover the power of crosswords and integrate them into your teaching practice!

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Why Crosswords?

Learners love them and learn.

They are ideal for presenting work in a way that does not really feel like 'proper work' to learners of all ages and abilities.

Tested in the classroom: They work!!!

Because they are:

  • fun, fast and relaxing
  • amusing and enlightening
  • educational and challenging
  • effective and lesson-enhancing activities
  • very versatile and help to vary presentation and motivate learners


    • Crosswords add flavour and have impact. They are an excellent learning aid.

    Teachers and Learners compile your own crosswords!

    Teachers provide a theme, the answers or the clues and let your learners do the rest!         		Excellent for:

  • one-person or multi-person activities
  • in class, out-of-class (homework)
  • progress checks
  • reinforcement of vocabulary, definitions, unit concepts etc.
  • revision, recap, diagnostic tests, other informal assessment
  • the beginning, middle or end of a lesson
  • end of term activities
  • differentiation (different sizes & levels)


    • Be accurate (as a compiler and solver) and
    fast as a solver.

    Compile one now

    You will achieve:

  • Learners and Teachers will enjoy (solving/creating) the activity!
  • Greater learner participation.
  • Pleasant repetition.


    • Remember: Crosswords encourage logical thinking and correct spelling. .

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    Interesting articles: Crosswords for Teachers   Adding Interactivity to Learning

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