Free Aphasia Exercises

🗣️ Speaking exercises

Finding words is the most common aphasia challenge. These exercises practice saying words — with hints that help when you are stuck.

• Name PicturesFree

  See a picture. Say the word. Hints walk you to it, step by step.

• Name ActionsFree

  Watch an action. Say the verb. Great practice for sentences later.

• Word Wheel (SFA)Free

  Describe a word — its group, its use, its place. Describing helps the word come out.

• Verb Network (VNeST)Free

  Start with a verb. Build who does it and what they do it to.

• Verb PracticeFree

  Match the verb to the sentence: he walks, they walked.

• Motor Planning (Apraxia)Free

  Practice the mouth movements of speech, sound by sound.

👂 Listening exercises

Understanding speech takes practice too. These exercises train your ear at your own pace — replay as many times as you want.

• Listening PracticeFree

  Hear a word. Tap the matching picture.

• Sentence ListeningFree

  Hear a full sentence. Pick what it said.

• Auditory ComprehensionFree

  Listen and follow along. Questions check what you heard.

• Answering QuestionsFree

  Hear a question. Choose the answer that makes sense.

• Sound AwarenessFree

  Tune your ear to the sounds inside words.

📖 Reading exercises

Reading often comes back in steps: letters, words, then sentences. Start where reading feels possible today.

📰 Want real things to read? Our guide: aphasia-friendly reading for adults.

• Letter PracticeFree

  Recognize letters and the sounds they make.

• Sight WordsFree

  Read common words at a glance — the words you see every day.

• Word MeaningsFree

  Read a word. Match it to what it means.

• Reading ComprehensionFree

  Short passages written for adults, with questions. 4 levels.

✏️ Writing & spelling exercises

Spell words, build sentences, and practice the typing you use in real life.

✍️ Spelling practice is the heart of Copy and Recall Treatment (CART) — a writing method SLPs use.

• Spelling PracticeFree

  Build words letter by letter. Hints and audio help.

• Sentence BuilderFree

  Put words in order to make a sentence.

• Scene SentencesFree

  Look at a scene. Build the sentence that describes it.

• Texting PracticeFree

  Practice real text messages — hi, thanks, see you soon.

🏠 Everyday skills

Numbers, time, and sorting — the small skills that daily life runs on.

• Clock PracticeFree

  Read the time on real clocks.

• Calendar PracticeFree

  Days, dates, and appointments.

• Numbers PracticeFree

  Say, read, and recognize numbers.

• Math PracticeFree

  Everyday math: prices, tips, and totals.

• CategoriesFree

  Sort words into groups. Sorting strengthens word finding.

• PrepositionsFree

  On, under, behind — the little words that place things.

• Color PracticeFree

  Name and match colors.

• Form FillingFree

  Practice the forms life asks for: name, address, date.

How levels work

Every exercise has 4 levels.

You always start at Level 1 — the warm-up. Do well, and the exercise invites you up. No test. No pressure.

Pick topics you care about: food, family, sports, music, and many more. You practice the same skill either way — the words just stay interesting.

The methods behind the exercises

These exercises are built on evidence-based methods that speech-language pathologists use:

• 🔎 Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA) — describing a word to help retrieve it
• 🔗 VNeST — building word networks around verbs
• 💡 Cueing hierarchies — hints that give just enough help, never too much

Research on practice amount — the RELEASE study (2022) — found that more hours of practice were linked with more improvement. Individual results vary.

Aphasia Studio exists for one reason: more practice, between therapy visits or after therapy ends.

Read about all the methods →

Built by a speech-language pathologist

Aphasia Studio was created by Lyda Dona, a licensed SLP, so people with aphasia can practice as much as they want — at home, at their own pace.

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Common questions

Is this free?

Yes. Level 1 of every exercise is free. Premium ($14.99/month) unlocks every topic, exercise, and level.

Do I need an account?

No — you can try exercises right now. A free account saves your progress.

Is this speech therapy?

No. Therapy comes from a licensed SLP who works with you. Aphasia Studio adds practice — between visits, or after therapy ends. Many SLPs assign it as homework.

Does it work on a phone or tablet?

Yes. Phone, tablet, or computer — anything with a browser. Nothing to install.

Is it available in Spanish?

Sí. See the ejercicios para la afasia en Español.

Can aphasia be cured?

Aphasia usually is not “cured.” But many people keep improving for years. Individual results vary. Our honest guide: Can aphasia be cured?

Which exercise should I start with?

Most people start with Name Pictures. If you’re not sure, the free plan picks exercises for you.