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Is BBC Learning English website free? ›

As part of the BBC World Service, BBC Learning English has been teaching English to global audiences since 1943, offering free audio, video and text materials to learners around the world.

If you're easily overwhelmed by choice, you may struggle to navigate this program. But if you don't mind stumbling around for a bit or focusing on specific areas of learning, BBC Learning English is definitely an amazing resource. Plus, it's completely free—so you really have nothing to lose.

Unfortunately, the BBC Learning English app closed on 13^th December 2023.

Depends on who's talking. Most reporters on the BBC are, wait for it, British, so they speak English. Obviously, they have some journalists and interviewees from outside the UK, some of who will be speaking American English, either because they're American or learnt their English from Americans.

Can I improve my English by watching Netflix? Yes, watching Netflix can improve your English by expanding your vocabulary and listening skills. Choose content that matches your language level and interests, and use subtitles strategically.

How to use BBC English lessons. My suggestion is to log into the English lessons site and spend 10-15 minutes per day trying different activities. For example, do some grammar quizzes on Monday, some vocabulary practice on Tuesday, some listening practice on Wednesday and so on. Just have fun and explore what's there!

Inspiring language learning since 1943

Unfortunately, the BBC Learning English app will close on 13th December 2023 (/closed on the 13th December 2023). On this date, the app will no longer work and you will not be able to access any of the programmes in the app or any programmes that you had downloaded.

Great Learning Academy is a free learning platform offering free English speaking course. This free online spoken English course is tailored to boost your communication ability!

In offline classes, students become shy to even ask questions in front of people. Not every student is comfortable addressing their queries in front of everyone, they feel judged. So if you do it online students who are on their introverted side will be confident to discuss their queries.

Which is the best website to learn English grammar for free? ›

My English Pages

My English Page's English grammar reference lessons are plentiful. The site contains a long list of clickable grammar topics.

Can I learn English online? With plenty of practice, you can learn English online. You can join one of our courses to learn vocabulary and practice your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. To supplement your learning, you can also read books, watch TV, and listen to music in English.

Whether you're at school or at home, you can use BBC Teach and BBC Bitesize for free. Our websites are home to thousands of free educational videos, guides and audio clips, as well as an archive of spectacular Live Lessons.