Words & beginning letters
Beginning-letter phonics
Explore the connection between a familiar word and its beginning letter. Look at the picture and word, listen if you wish, then choose the letter that starts it.
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Free alphabet matching game for beginners
Look at a capital letter, then choose its matching small letter. Each round gives you a fresh set of choices to practise recognising letter shapes.
Big letters, little letters
8 questions · No timerLetter match
Match a capital letter to its lowercase partner. Try as often as you like. There is no rush.
One first-try point per question. Mistakes are a chance to practise.
How to play
- 1Start a round and look at the capital letter.
- 2Choose the matching small letter from the three buttons.
- 3Read the feedback, try again if needed, then move to the next letter.
For parents and teachers
Say the letter name together before choosing. You can also find the same letter in a book or on a label after the round. This activity practises letter matching; it does not test reading fluency.
The round score stays in this page while you play. You do not need to create a child profile, and the game does not record your voice.
Questions about this game
- Does the alphabet game cover the whole alphabet?
- Questions are selected from all 26 English letters. A short round practises a selection; restart to try another set.
- Is there a time limit?
- No. Take as much time as you need, and use the Next button after finding the match.
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Listening & word recognition
Listen & match
Press Listen, hear a familiar English word, then choose the picture and label that match it. Replay the word whenever you need to, or reveal a text clue.
Play free: Listen & match