Online self-study English courses

English Self-Study course

Learn English online at your own pace with the British Council’s structured self-study course.

Start learning today

Get full access to our structured online course and improve your English step by step. No live classes. No fixed schedule. Just clear and practical exercises you can complete any time.

Achieve your goals in English

Our self-study course gives you access to structured learning materials designed by British Council experts.

For intermediate to advanced learners (B1–C1)

Improve your English in a clear, organised way.

Practise your English language skills

Develop your reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary skills with engaging online content.

Track your progress

Follow your improvement on your personal dashboard and earn digital badges as you complete lessons.

Join Live25 sessions

Take part in teacher-led grammar and pronunciation webinars to support your learning.

Learn any time, anywhere

Access your self-study course on any device and fit learning into your daily routine.

Learning platform

A fun, interactive learning platform
Our online self-study site gives you easy access to a wide range of resources that will help you improve your English.

Practise with varied exercises

Different question types to build confidence.

Practise with varied exercises

Different question types to build confidence.

Track your progress and earn certificates

See your achievements as you complete lessons.

Study on any device

Learn on your computer, tablet or mobile phone.