Grammar Games You Can Play on Your Commute

Short, spaced bursts of practice strengthen long‑term memory just as well (and often better) than marathon study sessions, according to multiple meta‑analyses on the spacing effect. Below you’ll find ten commuter‑tested grammar games—all available on iOS or Android, most with offline play—that let you squeeze quality language practice into five‑minute windows.

1. Johnny Grammar’s Word Challenge

Fast‑paced 60‑second quizzes covering spelling, vocabulary and grammar. Download for free on Google Play or the App Store.

2. LearnEnglish Grammar (British Council)

More than 1,000 graded questions from beginner to advanced, now completely free. Works offline once a level is cached. Android link / iOS link.

3. English Grammar Test by SevenLynx

Two full courses (Intermediate & Upper‑Intermediate) with 1,200 multiple‑choice items and progress stats. All content downloads for offline play. Official site.

4. Grammar Pop

From author Mignon Fogarty (“Grammar Girl”): pop matching word bubbles to their part of speech in under two minutes. iOS‑only, one‑time $1.99 purchase—no ads. App Store page.

5. Elevate – Syntax & Writing Games

Elevate’s Syntax mini‑game asks you to spot sentence errors at speed; scores adapt with each round. Works offline once today’s workout downloads. Game description.

6. Grammaropolis

A kid‑at‑heart option that still challenges adults: each part of speech is a cartoon “neighbourhood” with quizzes and songs. Complete edition on iOS or web.

7. WordUp Vocabulary

Not strictly grammar, but its offline “Context Sentences” quiz forces you to choose the grammatically correct slot for each word—great clause practice when you’re underground. Official site.

8. Duolingo (Offline Lessons)

Download “Practice Hub” sets before you leave home and review verb tenses without data. Note: only previously completed skills are available offline. Offline guide.

9. LingoDeer

Built by language teachers with a grammar‑centric syllabus; lessons (including drills on particles and tense) run offline after course download. About page.

10. Khan Academy Grammar (Mobile Web)

If you still have signal, bookmark Khan Academy’s bite‑size grammar videos and quizzes; each takes ≈3 minutes. Grammar home.

Commute‑time tips

Batch‑download on Wi‑Fi Sunday night so weak subway service never stops you. Duolingo, Elevate, WordUp and LingoDeer all support offline packs.
Aim for 5‑minute sprints—mirroring research that shorter spaced sessions boost retention.
Rotate skill focus (articles one stop, verb tenses the next) to maximise distributed practice.

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