C1: Fascinating podcasts to practise listening skills
Here are a few podcasts we feel are well suited to advanced students wanting to improve their listening skills and vocabulary. It’s important to find
febrero 21, 2024
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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
enero 31, 2024
Could you be that man not saluting? Isabel Wilkerson argues probably not in her new book, ‘Caste’.
Listen to the talking book or read the paperback or watch the film! “Caste” by Isabel Wilkerson explores the hidden caste system in the United
enero 15, 2024
Podcasts for advanced learners(C1/C2)
A great way of practising your English is by listening to podcasts. Level: (C1/C2) Advanced & Proficiency • Category: Listening • • • • •
septiembre 22, 2023
Reading in both languages (B1/B2)
A great way of practising your English is by reading the newspapers. Level: (B1/B2) Intermediate & upper intermediate • Category: reading; • • • •
septiembre 22, 2023
Talking books: To kill a Mocking bird
This masterpiece was first published in 1960. And was also made into an award winning film staring Gregory Peck. Compassionate, dramatic, and deeply moving, it’s
septiembre 7, 2023
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!
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
Intermediate grammar quizzes. Level up if it's too easy!
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
Try texts and questions marked "intermediate" or "advanced".
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 First Certificate exam works.
Exam English - CAE
Practice questions for all sections of the CAE exam.
Flo-Joe: CAE exam
Information, practice and vocabulary for the Advanced exam (CAE)
English Aula
Exercises include speaking and listening sections!
Proficiency (CPE)
CPE - 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!