🎮 Games Memory Match

🃏 Memory Match

Flip cards to match each word with its definition.

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What does Memory Match train?

Memory Match builds your ability to link word form directly to meaning — one of the most fundamental skills in vocabulary acquisition. Each game presents 8 word-definition pairs as face-down cards. You flip two cards at a time, trying to match each word to its correct definition. The time pressure activates mild cognitive stress, which research shows accelerates the consolidation of new vocabulary into long-term memory. Matching under a ticking clock is far more effective than a relaxed review of a word list.

How scoring works

  • 8 word-definition pairs per game — 16 cards total
  • Fewer moves and faster completion time = higher score
  • Speed bonus awarded for completing the board quickly
  • Use the level filter to target Beginner through Advanced vocabulary
  • Each session draws a fresh random set of words from the vocabulary database

Featured vocabulary in this game

Word Level Definition Example
Can I help you? Beginner A greeting question shop assistants use to offer assistance to customers The assistant smiled and asked, 'Can I help you?'
main idea Elementary The most important point or message in a text The main idea of this news story is that a new coffee shop opened on Main Street.
board Beginner A dark surface in a classroom where teachers write with chalk or markers The teacher writes the date on the board every morning.
comprehension Intermediate The ability to understand something Regular podcast listening improves your listening comprehension skills.
merger Upper_Intermediate When two companies join together to become one larger company The merger between the two banks created the country's largest financial institution.
to tune in Intermediate To adjust a radio or TV to receive a particular station or programme Don't forget to tune in to the morning show tomorrow at 7 AM.
to belong to Beginner To be owned by someone or be a part of a group. This phone belongs to her — it's her phone.
to throw in the towel Advanced To give up or surrender; to admit defeat or stop trying After three failed attempts, she finally threw in the towel and accepted the job offer.
entrance Beginner A way in; the place where you go into a building or area. The entrance to the shop is on the right side of the building.
jingle Intermediate A short, catchy tune or song used in radio advertisements or programme introductions I can recognize that radio station just from hearing its jingle.
demonstrate Upper_Intermediate To show or prove something clearly with examples or evidence Your cover letter should demonstrate your relevant skills and experience.
elaboration Intermediate Adding more detail or explanation to develop an idea more fully. Don't just state your point — add elaboration by explaining why it matters.
half past Beginner 30 minutes after the hour; the middle point of an hour Dinner is served at **half past** six.
dizzy Elementary When your head feels like it's spinning; you feel unbalanced I stood up too quickly and felt dizzy for a moment.
always Beginner Every time; at all times; without exception She always arrives on time for meetings.
Friday Beginner The last day of the work week; people are excited because the weekend is coming. Happy Friday! Only 2 more hours until I leave work.
back up (data) Intermediate To save a copy of your files in another location to prevent losing them. You should back up your photos to the cloud in case your phone gets lost.
Demonstrate Intermediate Show clearly that you have a skill or quality by giving proof or examples. Use specific examples to demonstrate your leadership abilities.