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With the advent of high speed internet, smart phones and all types of new technologies, learning in all fields has become much easier. As a student of foreign languages nowadays you have free access to numerous resources online provided by top-notch institutions and professional teachers in addition to authentic material of the spoken language. Whether you are interested in improving your language skills for academic purposes, professional development, moving abroad or travelling, or just for a hobby, the internet has countless opportunities to offer. Luckily, there is no shortage of websites to learn English but you must be careful to find quality material although it might seem overwhelming at first given the vast variety that is out there. This is why after careful research I have chosen the top websites for you. Happy learning!
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
The list of suggestions starts with no other than the king (or queen!!!) of all websites with English language material. Here you can find a treasure trove of free educational resources for the cultivation of all skills. In addition, you can choose to have online courses with live classes or self-study material. Browse through the special zones of Video, Listening and Reading to find interesting lessons for all levels.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
BBC offers an array of amazing activities to practice English. The website includes material for all levels and different skills, News in English, weekly Quizzes, Podcasts, Pronunciation section and much more. Highly recommended by teachers worldwide.
TED-Ed is the place to go for educational videos that are made for classroom learning and beyond. Here you will find engaging videos about all subjects, a wide range of high-quality material with follow-up questions that cultivate critical thinking along with practicing listening skills.
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/activities-for-learners/?rows=12
Apart from being the leader in Language Exams, they also provide numerous activities for learners of English. You can choose your level, the skill you want to practice and even the time you want to devote to each activity. An excellent choice for students of all ages.
This is a free app you can download to practice the language in a fun and engaging way. It adopts a gamified approach which makes it very appealing to all ages. With the use of interactive exercises you can learn at your own pace while having fun. The only downside is that you can’t really go very far, so this is a choice for Beginners mostly.
An amazing tool for the improvement of vocabulary in many languages. You can practice thematic sets of words or phrases using interactive flashcards in different activities. One of my favourite tools ever, so I highly recommend giving it a go!
This is the website to visit if you are looking for the highest quality reading lessons. An online anthology of thousands of activities with the aim to hone reading and writing skills for 21st century learners. There is a broad selection of levelled texts of varying types that are available as online activities or printable pdfs.
https://learningenglish.voanews.com
VOA (Voice of America) is the international broadcaster of the United States. This website is the multimedia source of news for English learners worldwide. Activities that help students to absorb the language from context and improve their ability to communicate. You can choose your level and browse through the skills.
A website with a history of more than two decades, still trusted by thousands of teachers and learners around the world. It provides a wide variety of material for all skills and levels.
When choosing a website or an app to improve your English, you should take into consideration the specific area you want to improve, the ways you learn best and the goals you have set. These factors will help you choose what works best for your individual needs. Using online resources enables us to bring the language into our daily routine and learn effectively.
The Ruthless Teacher, Giolanta Charisi