Puzzle ยท translation

English Translate It.

Medium

The English sentence plays twice โ€” listen carefully, hold it in memory. Then the word tiles appear and you build the sentence. Distractor words included.

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Build the English sentence
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Tiles in โ€ฆ
Tap the ๐Ÿ”ด word to select it, then tap the correct one
English sentence
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How to play

  1. A sentence in your own language is shown (if we have it) and the English is played aloud twice โ€” listen carefully.
  2. After the second play, a 5-second countdown begins. No tiles yet โ€” hold the English in your memory.
  3. When the tiles appear, tap them into the correct order to build the sentence. Distractor tiles are mixed in.
  4. A wrong answer highlights the first mistake and gives you one more attempt. Three lives โ€” finish all 10 to complete the set.

Questions

How is Translate It different from Listen & Build?

Translate It adds a memory pause: you hear the sentence twice, then wait five seconds before any tiles appear, so you have to recall it, and distractor words are mixed in.

Is this English listening game free?

Yes โ€” it plays entirely in your browser with no account needed. Sign in only if you want to save your score and best streak.

What sentences are used?

Everyday British English sentences, from short phrases to longer ones: the dictation sentences, picture sentences and grammar sentences, each read by a British voice.

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