There are many different strategies that teachers and self-studiers can employ when it comes to language learning. Some may seem more interesting than others (depending on who you ask) but in the end, it can and should be fun. Puzzel.org is a great resource for language teachers because it allows you to make your own puzzles. From word searches to memory games to bingo, and more, puzzel.org provides a wide variety of activities that teachers can tailor to their own classes and engage each of their students.
Since the puzzles can be embedded on a website, they can easily be accessed. Students do not have to go to another site so there is no risk of mistyped addresses or private data being shared.
With various options for subscriptions, the pricing per year is kept low to provide an educational resource Subscriptions start at $32.55 per year, with discounts for non-profits. Teachers can easily make as many puzzles as they want inspired by any language lesson material. You can create a memory game to help with informational recall, a ‘label this’ puzzle for the use of images and diagrams, and hidden word games to promote familiarity with the target language. There are at least 24 different puzzle types to explore that teachers can create and share with their students. Learners of all ages can do these in class, outside of class for fun homework, or earn some unique extra credit!
The current languages available are Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish, Brazilian Portuguese, English, Dutch, Spanish, French, European Portuguese, German, Italian, Slovenian, Indonesian, Polish, Greek, Turkish, and Hungarian.
Look over Puzzel.org for yourself and try it out below: