RESOURCES

The best (free) self-study ESL websites

I’ve divided my recommendations for the best free ESL websites into categories. These can be found by searching the homepage of this site, and selecting your chosen theme (writing, videos, grammar, etc.)

My recommendations for the best general sites, with good overall coverage of English learning, are as follows:

BBC Learning English – offering free audio, video and text materials to learners around the world. Full-length courses, quizzes and level tests, vocabulary and grammar practice, and business English.

British Council – Learn English – free-to-use resources and paid online courses.

English Club – free-to-use self-study online resources, including listening, reading and writing activities, ESL forum and grammar games and activities.

Woodward English – free-to-use video lessons, and self-study/teaching resources, including grammar, speaking tips, and conversation questions.

ESOL Courses – free online ESOL lessons, including listening, grammar, vocabulary and English for Work.

EngVid – over 1,950 free-to-watch video-delivered English lessons, including quizzes and resources.