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A2/B1: The $100,000 dog!
If you’re a dog lover, you’re in for a treat. Here are two doggy videos that will surprise you. Level: medium • Category: listening; vocabulary
B1/B2: Structuring an essay
Writing a good essay or report is not difficult if you structure it properly. But it’s surprising how many people don’t follow these simple steps.
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
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
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
Dictionaries & Vocabulary
Linguee
Dictionary definitions with lots of examples in Spanish and English.
Visuwords
A visual web of words. See vocabulary differently!
Vocabulary.com
Great definitions, examples of usage and then games!
Word Reference
Dictionary with forum to see how to use words and phrases in context.
Grammar
British Council - Quick Grammar
Traditional explanations and practice
English Grammar
Definitions, rules, quizzes and tips
English Club Grammar
All the grammar basics. Don't miss the quizzes and games!
A4ESL Grammar Quizzes
Intermediate grammar quizzes. Level up if it's too easy!
ESL Lounge - Grammar
Advanced level exercises and grammar guide.
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
A+ Business Series
Intermediate level business course in 15 episodes.
VOA Learning English
The "English in a minute" section gives detailed breakdowns of English idioms.
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!
Cambridge First Certificate (FCE)
FCE - Official
How the Cambridge First Certificate exam works.
Exam English - FCE
Practice questions for all sections of the FCE exam.
Flo-Joe: First
Information, practice and vocabulary for the FCE exam.
English Aula - First
Exercises include speaking and listening sections!