Are You a Word Buff?
Do you find yourself correcting other people's word usage, because you just can't help it?
How would you compare to, let's say, 1.5 billion English Language speakers?
Find out during Word Cup, a global online English vocabulary contest for all ages 14 to 114.
We invite...
... readers, writers and word lovers, crossword puzzlers and scrabble players, spellling bee champions, and the rest of us!
If you "live and breathe" words, this is your event!
Register now, so we can invite you when your age group tries out!
Take our weekly updated, free practice quiz! (You can even include these quizzes in your own web pages!)
Try out, even if you do not consider yourself a genius (yet!).
Word Cup also rewards contestants who show large levels of improvement from one year to the next.
Free or Not?
Word Cup is open to everyone, and there are no entry fees, at any level.
However, while Word Cup is a great way to stroke your Ego, we want it to be more:
A force that brings people together who care about literacy. Together we can have an impact!
Supporters donate just $4.99 at the tryout level. Later, you can join for $49.99 at the semifinals or $499.99 when entering the finals. Alternatively, raise pledges via your own instant Word Cup pledge page—it's easy!
Good things happen if you support Word Cup:
- The Literacy Fund will grow, supporting students yearning to learn.
- You qualify for Word Cup 2.0 prizes, exclusive to supporters, and help them reach their maximum value.
- Finally, fame and glory are waiting for the year's most generous supporters. Learn more!
Word Cup Details
Who can participate? |
Everyone who is 14 years or older on January 1, 2010. Register today to be invited when your age group tries out! |
Tryouts:
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Are divided in three age categories and scheduled throughout the year. |
Location: |
Online. All three Word Cup rounds take place on the Internet, with increasing levels of supervision. |
Cost: |
Participation is free! |
Supporters: |
You're invited to support the Word Cup fund. |
Prizes: |
Prizes are awarded in three age categories: |
Rewards: |
Additional rewards make sure that anyone has a chance to win, regardless of skill level. |
Sure winner: |
Literacy! With your help, Word Cup will become the premier literacy fund raiser on the Internet. |
Get ready: |
Free online word quiz! Updated weekly with 30 new words! |
Partners: |
The Word Cup is supported by a group of outstanding organizations. Meet our partners. |
Rules? |
Take a look: Word Cup Procedures and Rules. |
