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Everything you find here has been specially created by the British Council, the world's English teaching experts.

We provide you with the right tools to help you interact confidently in the real world.

Skills
Skills

Practise your listening, reading, writing and speaking and learn useful language to use at work or to communicate effectively with friends.

  • Audio and video to practise your listening and speaking skills.
  • Model texts for all types of writing tasks.
  • Work on your reading skills to read more quickly and understand more.
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Grammar

Revise and practise your grammar to improve your language level and increase your confidence.

  • Clear and simple grammar explanations to help you revise and practise different grammar points.
  • Online exercises to help you check your understanding of the grammar points.
  • Use the grammar reference for further practice and more detailed explanations.
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Vocabulary

Learn new words and improve your language level to be able to communicate in English effectively.

  • Online exercises to help you learn the meaning, pronunciation and spelling of new words.
  • Learn new words connected to a wide range of different topics.
  • Play our word games and have fun as you improve your vocabulary.

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Anyone can practise with our free resources

Easter

Easter is the most important festival of the year for most Christians and a holiday for many others. Read on to find out more about it.

English Language Day

English Language Day is celebrated on 23 April. Read about where English came from, how it came to be spoken all over the world and how it is changing.

people in a book shop

He was the greatest writer in the English language and is known all around the world. In this topic we're talking about William Shakespeare and other great writers. 

International Mother Earth Day

International Mother Earth Day, on 22 April, promotes harmony with nature and reminds us of the importance of protecting all the different ecosystems and species on our planet.

Around the world

Do you love learning about different countries and cultures? Come and take a trip around the world with us to find out about different countries, share your ideas and connect with other learners from all over the globe!

National Tea Day

Tea is the world's second most popular drink (after water!). In the UK, you can even celebrate drinking it on 21 April.

Who's who in the office

Listen to two people talking about the people in their office to practise and improve your listening skills.

Talking about personal interests

In this video, Emir asks Paul about his hobbies. Listen to the language they use for talking about personal interests and practise saying the useful phrases.

How to prepare for speaking exams

Are you taking a speaking exam soon? Read these tips that will help you to get a great score.

Plus hundreds more!

Explore our site to improve your English with our bite-sized lessons, quizzes and games. With our varied selection of learning materials, you can practise your English for free.

  • Skills

    Improve your English speaking, listening, reading and writing

  • Grammar

    Practise verb tenses and grammar rules

  • Vocabulary

    Learn new words to understand and express yourself clearly

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