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 LondonLive Radio Stations 📻
News and talk radio station from London.
- Bloomberg RadioLive Radio Stations 📻
Financial markets and business news radio.
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
ABC News TV channel.
- 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.
- NewsyNews
Short news with transcriptions.
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.
- 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.
- Test Your VocabAssessment Tools 📊
Estimate your English vocabulary size.
- VisuwordsLearning Enhancement Tools 🎯
Visual dictionary showing word relationships and connections.
Vocabulary
- Book: Verbal Advantage by Charles Harrington ElsterWord Lists and Resources 📑
Advanced vocabulary building with detailed explanations and examples.
- 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.
- MemriseStudy Tools 🎯
User-created vocabulary lists with mnemonics and spaced repetition.
Exercises and Tests
- Cambridge EnglishTest Preparation Resources 📚
Official practice tests for various Cambridge English qualifications.
- DuolingoPractice Platforms 🎯
Gamified language learning platform with daily exercises and progress tracking.
- English Test StorePractice Platforms 🎯
Comprehensive collection of English proficiency tests.
- IELTS PracticeTest Preparation Resources 📚
Free IELTS practice materials.
- LingoRankPractice Platforms 🎯
Improve listening comprehension through TED talks with interactive exercises.
- The Daily LessonPractice Platforms 🎯
365 daily 5-minute English lessons across 4 tracks (learn / grow / teach / trivia) with an AI teacher (Kelly). Runs a live vocabulary-retention pilot with Cohen's d measurement at
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