Play a round
Free practice, no account needed. Choose a calm or timed round.
This short question set is the same for every age.
Vocabulary practice
How would you like to practise? You can always switch.
Choose your round
Why this works
Words are the key to every subject
A child who knows more words reads faster, understands maths problems better and writes with more confidence. But vocabulary doesn't grow from copying definitions. Words crammed for Friday's test are gone by Monday.
BrainBite teaches words the way children actually keep them: in real sentences, with pictures and stories, spaced out over time. New words come back just before your child would forget them, and the words they keep missing return more often, until they stick for good.
How vocabulary practice works with BrainBite
No worksheets, just lessons that move with your child.
Adaptive level
Too easy? The pace picks up. Too hard? Your child gets an in-between step first. Practice stays doable and fun.
William Shakespeare helps
Stuck on a question? Mentor William Shakespeare, an AI character inspired by the playwright, explains every step in plain language, with examples. As often as needed.
Calm learning
Everyone Mode removes every distraction: one exercise at a time, at your child's own pace. Great for every child, especially with ADHD or dyslexia.
Vocabulary practice by age
Every age has its own learning goals. Each age group has a practice page with all topics and example questions.
Ages 8–9
Everyday word power
- Describing words: enormous, ancient, gentle
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Sorting words into groups
Ages 9–10
Words in context
- Working out words from context
- Prefixes like un- and re-
- Shades of meaning: big, huge, gigantic
Ages 10–11
Precise words
- Idioms and sayings
- Figurative language
- Academic words: compare, estimate
Ages 11–12
Test-ready vocabulary
- Mixed revision of all skills
- Greek and Latin roots
- Vocabulary in reading-test questions
Also practise: maths · spelling · reading · science · listening · speaking · writing
Context clues: the word detective skill
Nobody looks up every new word. Good readers work them out. From the sentence, the picture, the word parts. BrainBite trains exactly that: your child meets new words in real sentences and learns to crack their meaning like a detective. A skill that pays off in every school subject.
Get started
Common word mix-ups
Four classic trip-ups nearly every child (and let's be honest: every parent) stumbles over.
Then or than?
Then = time, than = comparing. First this, then that. Bigger than a house. If you're comparing, it's than with an a.
Loose or lose?
Lose = to not win or misplace. Loose = not tight. You lose a game; your tooth is loose. One o falls out when something gets lost.
Borrow or lend?
You borrow FROM, you lend TO. Can I borrow your pencil? Sure, I'll lend it to you. Two directions, two words.
Fewer or less?
Fewer for things you can count. Fewer apples, less juice. If you can count them one by one, it's fewer.
Questions about vocabulary practice
What parents ask us most. Short answers, no fluff.
The vocabulary exercises are built for ages 8 to 12. BrainBite looks at what your child can already do, not just their age. Exercises adapt automatically.
15 minutes a day, 3 to 5 times a week, is plenty. Short, regular sessions work far better than one long session at the weekend.
Word knowledge predicts reading comprehension better than almost anything else. Every subject, even maths, is taught through words. A bigger vocabulary makes all of school easier.
Yes. The exercises follow the topics common to primary curricula: synonyms, context clues, word parts and academic vocabulary.
Yes. Vocabulary questions are a fixture of reading tests. Children aged 10–12 practise test-style questions at a gentle pace, so test day feels familiar instead of scary.
Yes, the first 7 days are free once per parent account. If it's not a fit, Cancel during your eligible trial to avoid the plan charge. Add-ons are charged today. 7-day free trial once per parent account. 14-day money-back guarantee.
Ready to take a bite?
Start vocabulary practice today. 15 minutes a day, 3 to 5 times a week, at your child's level.
View plansCancel during your eligible trial to avoid the plan charge. Add-ons are charged today.
7-day free trial · 14-day money-back guarantee