🔤 Words & languages quizzes

Words and languages quizzes are for everyone who loves how people talk and write. Explore the languages of the world and the scripts they use, from alphabets to abjads and syllabaries, test your knowledge of English idioms and what they really mean, and discover the surprising origins of everyday words.

Each quiz has multiple-choice questions and finishes with the correct answers and short explanations, so you leave with a few new facts to share. You do not need to be a linguist: the questions are written for curious minds and language learners of any level. All quizzes are free and can be started right away without signing up. Share your score with friends, or save your favourite result to your DFace profile.