awesome-english
github.com/yvoronoy/awesome-english ↗A collection of awesome study resources for learners of English.
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Listening
- 6 Minute EnglishPodcasts 🎧
Teaches useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC.
- All Ears EnglishPodcasts 🎧
Focuses on advanced conversational American English.
- Armchair Expert with Dax ShepardInterview Podcasts 🎤
Conversational, long-form interviews exploring human experiences with celebrities, experts, and thought leaders in an authentic, accessible format.
- A Way with WordsPodcasts 🎧
Explores language through history, culture, and family on a public radio program.
- BBC Learning EnglishSites
Free lessons, videos, and courses covering all levels from the BBC.
- BBC LondonLive Radio Stations 📻
News and talk radio station from London.
Writing
- 750 WordsWriting Tools 🛠️
Encourages daily private writing through gamification and statistics tracking.
- Hemingway EditorWriting Tools 🛠️
Helps simplify and clarify your writing by identifying complex sentences and common errors.
- ThoughtCo's ESL Writing ExercisesWriting Tools 🛠️
Provides various writing prompts and structured exercises.
- Write & Improve by CambridgeWriting Tools 🛠️
Offers daily writing tasks with automated feedback at various proficiency levels.
Watching
- ABC7 Eyewitness NewsLive TV Channels
TV station licensed to Los Angeles, California.
- ABC NewsLive TV Channels
Live TV news channel from the American broadcaster.
- Anglo-LinkYouTube
Offers a variety of English grammar lessons and explanations.
- BBC ClickTech Shows
The BBC's flagship technology program.
- BBC English GrammarYouTube
Collection of short BBC videos explaining English grammar concepts.
- BBC English HowToYouTube
Presents useful English phrases for immediate application in daily conversations.
Reading
- Animal FarmBooks
Short allegorical novella using simple language to convey complex themes about power and society.
- Breaking News EnglishNews
Listen to, read, and write about breaking news.
- EngooNews
Daily news for English learners.
- Harry Potter SeriesBooks
Popular book series with gradually increasing language complexity, suitable for learners.
- IMDB scriptsNews
The internet movie script database.
- News in LevelsNews
Current news rewritten at three difficulty levels for graded reading practice.
FAQ or Common Questions
- Are English-speaking courses helpful?
Discussion on the effectiveness of English-speaking courses.
- How can I improve my English listening skills?
Tips for enhancing understanding of spoken English.
- How can I learn to speak English well in a non-English environment?
Strategies for practicing English outside of English-speaking contexts.
- How can I make significant improvements to my spoken English in one month?
Actionable steps for quick progress in spoken English.
- How one user learned 10,000 words
A user's journey to mastering 10,000 Korean words over three years.
- How to learn a language
Effective methods for future language learners.
Tools
- BeLikeNativeLearning Enhancement Tools 🎯
L1-aware grammar and style checker that helps non-native speakers write natural English. Available as a Chrome extension.
- GrammarlyLearning Enhancement Tools 🎯
Writing assistant for checking grammar, spelling, and style in real-time.
- Language ReactorLearning Enhancement Tools 🎯
Browser extension adding dual subtitles and a hover dictionary to Netflix and YouTube.
- LingQLearning Enhancement Tools 🎯
Read and listen to real content with instant word lookup and built-in vocabulary tracking.
- Lyrics TrainingLearning Enhancement Tools 🎯
Learn English through music and song lyrics with interactive exercises.
- Play PhraseLearning Enhancement Tools 🎯
Search and play specific phrases from movies to learn natural usage.
Speaking
- BoldVoice
Accent-coaching app with instant AI and real-coach feedback to make your spoken English clearer.
- Discord Language Learning Servers
Communities on Discord where you can join voice chats for real-time language speaking practice.
- Elsa Speak
AI-driven app for improving pronunciation by offering detailed feedback on speaking.
- HelloTalk
App that links you with native speakers for language exchange through text and voice messages. Focuses on building conversational skills.
- Rachel's English
YouTube channel focusing on pronunciation and clear speaking in American English.
- Reddit's r/Language_Exchange
Reddit community where users can find language exchange partners to practice speaking with.
Vocabulary
- Book: Verbal Advantage by Charles Harrington ElsterWord Lists and Resources 📑
Advanced vocabulary building with detailed explanations and examples.
- Cambridge DictionaryStudy Tools 🎯
Learner-friendly definitions, audio pronunciations, and example sentences from Cambridge.
- Dictionary.comStudy Tools 🎯
Comprehensive dictionary with definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences.
- ForvoStudy Tools 🎯
Native speaker pronunciations of words from different English-speaking regions.
- KaChiKaStudy Tools 🎯
Snap a photo of any object to extract English vocabulary in real-life context, with FSRS-based flashcards.
- LingueeStudy Tools 🎯
Context-rich dictionary with real-world usage examples.
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