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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.
grammar
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

Students studying in a library

Here are ten things you should know about a word to be able to understand and use it well.

Showing interest

In this video, Bob tells Noelia about when he broke his leg. Listen to the language Noelia uses to show interest and practise saying the useful phrases.

New Year, new skills: your learning goals for 2025

Do you want to learn something new or get better at something this year? In this Learning hub topic we’re talking about your learning goals for 2025!

How to get your English to B1 level

Do you know what skills are needed for B1-level English? Find out here and read some helpful tips.

Making a decision

Listen to a meeting in which colleagues make a decision to practise and improve your listening skills.

A man looks up, smiling

Read these wise words to give your English learning a boost!

Persuading someone to do something

In this video, Noelia tries to convince Paul to DJ at the office party. Listen to the language Noelia uses for persuading Paul to do something and practise saying the useful phrases.

Unit 9: Email etiquette

Don’t be rude! Be sure to follow these fundamental rules on what to write and what not to write in your emails.

Asking a favour

In this video, Noelia asks Paul for some help. Listen to the language Noelia uses to ask a favour and practise saying the useful phrases.

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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