Do you need to improve your general English skills or help with your English for social occasions? In this section you'll find extended listening and reading practice which will help you improve your level of English and give you language to use in everyday situations.

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Video zone
Watch YouTube videos and improve your English at the same time. There are exercises and transcripts to help you understand.
Magazine
Read about special days and festivals in our Magazine section. These materials are for intermediate B1 and upper intermediate B2 level learners.
Games
Play games, have fun and improve your English vocabulary at the same time.
How to ...
Watch these videos to learn how to say the right thing at the right time.
Starting Out
Watch our video series about Julia and Sammy and learn useful words and phrases. These materials are for beginner A1 and elementary A2 level learners.
LearnEnglish Podcasts
Learn everyday English by listening to podcasts. These materials are for elementary A2 and intermediate B1 level learners.
Big City Small World
Listen to our audio fiction series about a group of young people from around the world who are living in London. These materials are for Intermediate B1 level learners.
Britain is GREAT
Learn about what makes Britain GREAT in these videos and do the exercises to improve your language. These materials are for upper intermediate B2 and advanced C1 level learners.
Word on the Street
Improve your language level and learn about the UK by watching our Word on the Street video series. These materials are for intermediate B1 and upper intermediate B2 level learners.
Articles
Read about a wide range of topics in our Articles section. These materials are for upper intermediate B2 and advanced C1 level learners.
Stories
Read stories to improve your English. These materials are for intermediate B1 and upper intermediate B2 level learners.
I wanna talk about ...
Listen to people talking about things that interest them.
Shakespeare
Why are Shakespeare's plays so popular 400 years after his death? Find out in these videos and improve your English with the exercises.