Resource Description
SpellingCity offers a fun and easy way to practice spelling words and vocabulary.
Teachers and parents can create their own spelling lists, save lists, share lists or use those already provided. Students enjoy the benefit of hearing the 43,000+ words and sentences spoken by a “real” human voice.
Users have a variety of options available, such as the ability to see spelling words in flashcard format, hear them spoken by a real human voice, play games with the words, and even take practice spelling tests.
With each created list, a student has the option to: Teach Me, Test Me, or Play A Game.
- The "Teach Me" option allows students to reflect on each word of their spelling list while the list and coordinating sentence are being read aloud.
- The "Test Me" option allows students to take a test from any spelling list at any time. This test option gives the students the ability to hear just the word or have a sentence read.
- The "Play A Game" option allows students to play a variety of learning games with any spelling list. SpellingCity offers learning games such as HangMouse, Word Search, Unscramble, and many more.
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(17 Reviews)
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Contributor Reviews
Reviews are solely the opinions of the contributor.
Cons: Hard to navigate, outdated interface, not structured.
Grades Used: Grade3
Spelling City was my first option for my older kids, but I always struggled to see their progress in building vocabulary. I appreciated the opportunity to add my lists, but I needed something that will not consume my time at all.
I realized a huge difference when switching to SpellQuiz. Maybe it is just my choice, but it worked better for my kids and me.
Cons: time to learn how to use the website (I'm tech-not-logical
Grades Used: 4th-5th
Spelling City does not seem to be free any longer. I used it a few years ago as a free resource, but switched to the paid because I wanted to use the additional features. I do find it is worth the extra $$. My now 10 year old daughter uses it independently and as much as I would like to sit with her and teach/review spelling words with her, I do not. Spelling City has relieved a little of the guilt.
Cons: Costs $35-$70
Grades Used: 2-4
When I checked it out, Spelling City is not free. A family subscription is $35 and a teacher subscription is $70 for 25 students. I can't figure out how to get it free yet I see multiple reviews here that say it is. Any help appreciated. Need free spelling resources. Thanks! Shannon N
Grades Used: kinder;2nd;3rd;4th
I discovered it a couple of years ago and we really enjoy the site. My older child can practice spelling in a variety of ways which makes it easier,I think,to recall the spelling of a word. Now my younger one uses it to do kinder spelling/wall words. I also enjoy the fact they are linked to other sites that are very helpful for other subjects, though we haven't taken good advantage of them yet. I recommend it to anyone,adult ESL or child that wants to give variety to their spelling / vocab drills.
Cons: None
Grades Used: 1, 2
What a find this was! One day a week my son used Spelling City to practice his list. It was a nice break from writing for him. I liked that it was something he could do independently. I would type in his list to practice and then walk away to help another child or do dishes. 🙂
Grades Used: 5th, 6th
I have used Spelling City for a couple of years now. I place the words for the particular grade my child is in in a list format weekly. Then I test in about 1-2 weeks depending on how they are doing on it daily.
I'm very pleased with Spelling City!
Cons: when a word link is missing
Grades Used: 5
We've been using spelling city and LOVE it!!! It has been wonderful since it's FREE (YIPPEE)!!! I find spelling words for my daughters grade and put them in a binder - she is responsible for inputting the words into Spelling City each week, doing games and reviews with them and then having Spelling City give her a test by verbally saying the words and using the word in a sentence and then she types in the word...it's GREAT!!! LOVE IT!