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All Things Grammar Review: Free Printable ESL Grammar Worksheets & Quizzes

All Things Grammar is a free ESL/EFL grammar site with around 100 topics, printable PDF worksheets, self-grading online quizzes, and short video lessons. Here's what teachers actually get, what works in class, and what to use when you need more than grammar.

Pro tip — heads up before you bookmark it

Grammar-only resource

All Things Grammar focuses on grammar. There is no listening, speaking, or extended writing practice here. Pair it with a dedicated listening site (e.g. Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab) if you need to cover the other skills.

What is All Things Grammar?

All Things Grammar is a free ESL/EFL grammar resource site built and maintained by Robert, an ESL teacher, since April 2014. The site exists because, in the author's words, course books often don't give students enough grammar practice.

It covers around 100 grammar topics, organized alphabetically from "Add -s / -es / -ies" all the way to "Zero Conditional." Each topic typically includes three things:

  • A printable PDF worksheet with exercises and an answer key
  • An interactive online quiz that self-grades
  • A short YouTube video lesson explaining the grammar point

The interface is plain — basically a long alphabetical index page. There's no login, no progress tracking, no fancy filtering. For teachers who want a printable PDF in under 30 seconds, that simplicity is the whole point.

How teachers use it

All Things Grammar works best for these specific things:

  • Printable homework: download a PDF, photocopy it, hand it out. Answer key is on the last page. No prep, no cutting, no laminating.
  • Quick online quiz for warm-ups: open the online quiz, project it, students answer on their phones. Self-grading in 5 minutes.
  • Substitute teacher plans: pick three topics by level, leave the URLs. Sub doesn't need to explain anything.
  • Targeted gap-fill practice: a student struggling with third conditional? There's a dedicated worksheet. No need to write one yourself.
  • Video lessons for flipped classroom: assign the YouTube clip as homework, do the worksheet in class the next day.

Is it worth your time?

Yes — All Things Grammar is a genuinely useful free resource, especially for teachers who need printable PDFs fast. The combination of worksheet + online quiz + video lesson in one place is rare for free sites, and the topics map almost exactly to what A1–B2 ESL students actually struggle with.

The site has limits. It is grammar-only — no listening, no speaking, no writing practice beyond fill-in-the-blank. The design looks dated, and the YouTube videos are functional rather than polished. None of that matters if your goal is to print a worksheet and move on.

Honest recommendation: use All Things Grammar as your default free grammar source, and pair it with one listening resource (Randall's, ESL-Lab) and one structured paid option (ESL Brains, Teach-This) if you want more variety. For 95% of grammar-practice needs, you don't need to pay.

The honest pros and cons

What works

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  • Free with no signup PDFs, online quizzes, and videos — all free, no account needed.
  • Printable PDFs with answer keys Every topic has a print-ready worksheet plus answer key.
  • Self-grading online quizzes Students get instant feedback without teacher marking.
  • Wide topic coverage ~100 grammar points covering A1–B2 systematically.
  • Short video lessons YouTube explainers for every topic — works for flipped class.
  • Built by a working ESL teacher Content reflects actual classroom gaps, not theory.

What doesn't

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  • Plain interface Long alphabetical index, no search, no filters.
  • Grammar only No listening, speaking, or extended writing practice.
  • Limited advanced content Stops around B2 — C1/C2 learners outgrow it.
  • No progress tracking Quiz results aren't saved across sessions.
  • Ads on free tier Banner ads on most pages. Patreon removes them.
  • Some topics are basic A handful of worksheets feel thin compared to others.

Best alternatives

If All Things Grammar isn't a fit, these are the resources teachers actually switch to:

Frequently asked questions

What is All Things Grammar?
A free ESL/EFL grammar resource site run by Robert (an ESL teacher) since April 2014. It hosts around 100 grammar topics with printable PDF worksheets, interactive online quizzes, and short video lessons.
Is All Things Grammar really free?
Yes — the worksheets, online quizzes, and most videos are free, no signup required. The site also has an optional paid Patreon tier ("Super Teacher" / "Ultra Teacher") that unlocks ad-free PDFs and extras. The free tier is more than enough for classroom use.
What level is All Things Grammar for?
Mostly A1 to B2 on the CEFR scale — beginner through upper-intermediate. Some topics (third conditional, past perfect, reported speech) work for advanced learners too, but the site is not aimed at C1–C2.
Do I need to create an account to use it?
No. Students can take the online quizzes anonymously and teachers can download PDFs directly. An email signup exists for the newsletter, but it is not required.
Are the worksheets printable?
Yes. Every grammar topic has a printable PDF worksheet plus an answer key. Most print cleanly on standard A4 / Letter paper and work well for photocopying.
What are the best alternatives?
For free printable worksheets: AgendaWeb, Woodward English, Englishforeveryone.org. For interactive online grammar: English Page, Ego4u, Grammar Bank. For structured paid content with more variety: ESL Brains and Teach-This.
Does All Things Grammar have audio or speaking practice?
Some topics include short YouTube video lessons, but it is primarily a grammar site. There is no dedicated listening track or speaking component — pair it with a listening resource (e.g. Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab) for the other skills.

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Free, printable, no signup. One of the best free grammar resources for ESL teachers — pair it with a listening site and you're covered for A1–B2.

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