GETTING STARTED · 3 min read
Which language puzzle should you try first?
Word search, crossword or logic grid? A plain-English guide to choosing an activity that fits what you want to practise.
Start with what feels familiar
If you have just learned a few words or a new alphabet, a word search gives you something concrete to look for. Keep the word list visible. Your first task is simply to notice the letters or characters in the right order.
Browse word searchesUse crosswords when you want to recall a spelling
A crossword gives you a clue and some spaces to fill. That makes it a useful next activity when you recognise a word but want more practice writing it. Start with an answer you know, then use the crossing letters to help with the others.
Browse crosswordsTry logic puzzles when you want to spend time with sentences
In a logic grid, the clues tell you which things go together. You need to understand the sentence well enough to use it. Read slowly, mark one piece of information at a time and return to any wording you did not understand.
Browse logic puzzlesMake the session small enough to repeat
Choose a page, keep a pencil and a reference nearby, and stop when you have had enough. Before you put it away, note two or three words to revisit. A puzzle can support your wider learning; pair it with listening, reading and opportunities to use the language.
Ready to choose an activity?
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