Afrikaans Vocabulary Games for the Classroom
Teaching Afrikaans as a school subject in South Africa? Create fun vocabulary games from your word lists in seconds. Share one link — students play on any device without logging in. No prep, no fuss.
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Made for Afrikaans teachers
South African curriculum ready
Whether you follow CAPS, IEB, or a private school syllabus, SnapWords lets you enter exactly the words your learners need to practise — from grade 4 to matric.
Snap a worksheet with OCR
Take a photo of your Afrikaans vocabulary list and SnapWords will read the words automatically. No typing needed — ideal for busy teachers.
One link, any device
Share via WhatsApp, email, or Google Classroom. Learners open the link on their phone, tablet, or computer — no app download, no account creation.
Pronunciation support
Each game includes text-to-speech so learners can hear how Afrikaans words are pronounced — perfect for building listening and speaking skills alongside vocabulary.
Perfect for South African schools
From foundation phase to high school, SnapWords helps learners build Afrikaans vocabulary through play.
Intermediate & senior phase
Convert your weekly Afrikaans word list into 7 games. Learners practise spelling and meanings during class or at home.
Matric revision
Create games from past paper vocabulary lists. Perfect for exam prep — learners self-test without needing a partner.
Home language & FAL
Works for both Afrikaans Huistaal and Eerste Addisionele Taal. Adjust difficulty to match your learners' level.
7 games — one word list
Every word list automatically becomes 7 different games. Students pick their favourite — or play them all.
Matching
Pair them up
Memory
Flip and find
Word Fighter
Shoot to win
Crossword
Fill the grid
Spell It
Type it out
Word Finder
Seek and find
Pronounce It
Say it out loud
BetaHow it works
Type or snap your word list
Enter your Afrikaans vocabulary or take a photo of a printed list. SnapWords handles the rest.
Share one link
Get a single link to share on WhatsApp, Google Classroom, or your school portal. Students click and play — no sign-up.
They play, you teach
Students practise vocabulary through 7 fun game modes while you track progress and focus on teaching.
Frequently asked questions
Do my learners need to create accounts?
No. Learners don't need to log in or sign up. You share a link, they open it, and they start playing. No passwords, no email addresses, no hassle.
Can I use my existing Afrikaans word lists?
Absolutely. Type in your words, or snap a photo of a printed list and SnapWords OCR will read them for you. Perfect for CAPS-aligned vocabulary from your textbook.
Does it work on phones and tablets?
Yes. All 7 games work on any device with a browser — phones, tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks. No app installation needed.
Is it really free?
Yes! SnapWords is free to start. No credit card required. The free plan includes 2 new lessons a month; paid plans add unlimited lessons.
The class world — students love this part
Every time a student finishes a game, they design their own creature or building that joins a shared class world. The world grows all year as your class keeps practising vocabulary.
Class Aquarium
Fish, Crab, Octopus & 6 more to unlock
Class City
Tower, Park, Hot Air Balloon & 3 more to unlock
Dino Land
T-Rex, Longneck, Triceratops & 7 more to unlock
Candy Kingdom
Candy Castle, Giant Lollipop, Gingerbread Person & 3 more to unlock
Woodland Grove
Rabbit, Fox, Owl & 5 more to unlock
Bug Garden
Ladybug, Ant, Bee & 5 more to unlock
Space Station
Moon Rover, Satellite, Astro-Bot & 5 more to unlock
Sunny Farm
Chick, Piglet, Lamb & 5 more to unlock
Arctic Base
Penguin, Seal, Snowy Owl & 5 more to unlock
Students unlock new creatures and items the more vocabulary games they play — built-in motivation to keep practising.
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Free to start. Create Afrikaans vocabulary games in under two minutes.
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