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A2/B1: Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse is a legend. Her voice and attitude have won her fans all over the world. She can also help you with your English!
English with F·R·I·E·N·D·S and more!
Improve your English with FRIENDS, one of the most popular TV comedies of all time! Level: basic • medium • higher • Category: listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading
TV programmes for beginners to practise English
Here’s a list of great TV programmes for kids, but excellent for adult beginners as well: Level: basic A1 / A2• Category: watching; listening; vocabulary
Netflix: You are what you eat
This fun docuseries is a perfect TV programme for intermediate (B1) students to practise their listening skills. Watch it with subtitles, and if you don’t
App for your mobile phone (A2/B1)
Speak – The speaking APP that actually talks Level: (A1/B1) pre-intermediate & intermediate • Category: speaking, reading, listening & pronunciation • • • • •
BBC News Review
Keep up with the news and develop your vocabulary with BBC News Review! Level: basic • medium • Category: listening; vocabulary • • • basic •
Dictionaries & Vocabulary
Linguee
Dictionary definitions with lots of examples in Spanish and English.
Word Reference
Dictionary with forum to see how to use words and phrases in context.
Vocabulary.com
Great definitions, examples of usage and then games!
Visuwords
A visual web of words. See vocabulary differently!
Visuwords
A visual web of words. See vocabulary differently!
Grammar
English Grammar
Definitions, rules, quizzes and tips
Grammar Girl
If you love language and care about every little nuance, you're in the right place!
A4ESL Grammar Quizzes
Upper level grammar quizzes. If it's too hard, try level 4 instead.
ESL Lounge - Grammar
Advanced level exercises and grammar guide.
British Council - Quick Grammar
Traditional explanations and practice
English Club Grammar
All the grammar basics. Don't miss the quizzes and games!
ESL Grammar Games
Test yourself with some "fun" games
Speaking & Pronunciation
Conversation Exchange
Find yourself an exchange partner
Youglish
Youglish searches youtube videos for the word you type. Great for pronunciation!
BBC Sounds of English
How to make your words flow easily
BBC Sounds of English
Heather Hansen Heather has lots of pronunciation videos and quick tips!
Videos & Listening
Podcasts In English
Regular videos, arranged by level
TED Talks
Hundreds of talks on new ideas
TED Ed
Video explainers with questions and discussion
ESL Bits
Read and listen to audio books and short podcasts
English radio
Listen to English music and talk radio over the internet. Choose from 100s of stations!
Reading
ESL Lounge - Reading
Advanced texts and questions.
ESOL Reading Activities
Choose your level and pick an activity. Simple!
ESL Bits
Read and listen to audio books and short podcasts
Writing
Chat with Mitsuku
Write to Mitsuku. She's a chatbot, and she's always there to write back!
English Club Writing
Lots of great writing tips, including spelling and punctuation.
British Council Writing
Complete a series of writing tasks. For "higher" level, choose "B2" and C1".
Write & Improve
Do a writing task and get automatic feedback. Impressive!
Advanced (CAE)
CAE - Official
How the Cambridge Advanced Exam works.
Exam English - CAE
Practice questions for the CAE exam and more.
Flo-Joe: CAE exam
Information, practice and vocabulary for the Advanced exam (CAE)
English Aula
Exercises include speaking and listening sections!
Proficiency (CPE)
CRE - Official
How the Cambridge Proficiency Exam works.
Exam English - CPE
Practice questions for the Proficiency exam and more.
Flo-Joe: CPE exam
Information, practice and vocabulary for the Proficiency exam.
English Aula - CPE
Exercises include speaking and listening sections!
IELTS
IELTS - Official
How the IELTS exam works and sample test questions.
Exam English - IELTS
Practice questions for the IELTS exam and more.
Flo-Joe: IELTS
Information, practice and vocabulary for the IELTS exam.
IELTS Online Tests
Full practice tests for IELTS. Requires login.
TOEFL
TOEFL - Official
How the TOEFL exam works.
Exam English - TOEFL
Practice tests and tips for the TOEFL exam.
TOEFL resources
Guides and tips for the different parts of the TOEFL exam.