Cambridge TKT Module 1 Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Cambridge TKT Module 1 Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Cambridge TKT Module 1 exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 3 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the Cambridge TKT Module 1 Vocabulary Game
Describing language
Language acquisition
Language teaching
Sources for these terms (1)
- TKT Glossary of English Language Teaching (ELT) Terminology · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the TKT Module 1 Exam
TKT: Module 1 - Language and background to language learning and teaching is one of the core Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test modules. It assesses teaching knowledge rather than classroom performance or general English proficiency. The official paper has 80 objective questions in 80 minutes and covers three areas: describing language and language skills; background to language learning; and background to language teaching. Cambridge reports performance for each completed module on Bands 1-4, with no pass/fail result.
Exam sponsor: Cambridge English (Cambridge University Press & Assessment). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
One test of 80 multiple-choice and matching questions, taken on computer or on paper at an authorised centre; the syllabus is the same for both formats.
Time Limit
80 minutes (1 hour 20 minutes).
Passing Score
No pass or fail; results are reported in Bands 1-4 for each module, with Band 4 the highest.
Exam / Certification Fees
Varies by authorised Cambridge English centre; candidates should contact their local centre for current fees.
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not applicable. Cambridge reports TKT results by band rather than pass/fail, so it does not publish a single pass rate. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TKT Module 1 vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the TKT Module 1 vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 TKT Module 1 terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the TKT Module 1 terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Cambridge English (Cambridge University Press & Assessment) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the official name of TKT Module 1?
The official Cambridge handbook names it TKT: Module 1 - Language and background to language learning and teaching.
How many questions are on TKT Module 1?
The official Module 1 paper has 80 objective questions. Cambridge lists task types such as matching and multiple choice. This practice bank gives you 100 original selected-response practice questions.