✦ Curated resources
The web's best, hand-picked
by Mack.
Free YouTube channels, podcasts, articles, and interactive tools across the web, organized by level and topic. Every resource is one I personally use or recommend to my students.
- Total resources
- 91+
- Resource types
- 6
- Cost
- Free
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BBC Learning English – 6 Minute Grammar
Short grammar lessons from the BBC that explain common structures clearly with examples and practice. Ideal for building confidence with English grammar in manageable chunks.
BBC Learning English
BBC Learning English – The Sounds of English
Master every English sound with Tim's Pronunciation Workshop. Each short video focuses on one sound, showing you exactly how to position your mouth and tongue.
BBC Learning English
BBC Learning English – English at Work
Follow Anna as she navigates workplace situations. Each episode teaches practical business vocabulary and phrases through an entertaining office drama.
BBC Learning English
BBC Learning English – News Review
Learn the language from the latest news stories. Each episode breaks down headlines and teaches you the vocabulary and expressions used by journalists.
BBC Learning English
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English with Lucy – Advanced Vocabulary Lessons
Lucy breaks down sophisticated vocabulary with memorable examples and British cultural context. Her clear British accent and structured lessons make new words stick.
English with Lucy – British Pronunciation Guide
Learn standard British pronunciation with detailed breakdowns of tricky sounds, connected speech, and intonation patterns that make your English sound natural.
English with Lucy – Common Grammar Mistakes
Identify and fix the most frequent grammar mistakes that English learners make. Lucy explains each error with clear comparisons and practical corrections.
EngVid – Emma's Grammar Lessons
Emma uses a whiteboard to explain grammar points step by step, from basic to advanced. Each video includes a quiz link so you can test yourself immediately after watching.
EngVid – Adam's Writing & IELTS Lessons
Adam specializes in academic writing and IELTS preparation. His detailed explanations of essay structure, paragraph organization, and exam strategies are invaluable for test-takers.
EngVid – James' Vocabulary & Slang Lessons
James makes vocabulary entertaining with humor and real-world examples. Great for learning idioms, phrasal verbs, and informal English that textbooks often skip.
EngVid – Ronnie's Fun English Lessons
Ronnie's high-energy style makes beginner concepts click. Perfect for learners who find traditional lessons dull—she covers grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation with infectious enthusiasm.
TED Talks – Short Talks for English Practice
Talks under 6 minutes with subtitles in many languages. The combination of clear speakers, engaging topics, and transcripts makes TED ideal for listening practice at intermediate levels.
TED Talks – Advanced Listening with Complex Topics
Longer TED talks on science, technology, and culture challenge advanced learners with sophisticated vocabulary, complex arguments, and diverse accents from speakers worldwide.
TED-Ed – Animated Educational Lessons
Beautifully animated short lessons on every subject imaginable. The clear narration and visual support make complex ideas accessible, perfect for building academic vocabulary.
Business English Pod – Meeting English
Structured lessons on participating in meetings, from opening statements to action items. Includes model dialogues and key phrases you can use in your next meeting.
Business English Pod – Presentation Skills
Learn to structure and deliver professional presentations with confidence. Covers everything from opening hooks to handling Q&A sessions.
Rachel's English – American Pronunciation Basics
The most detailed American English pronunciation channel on YouTube. Rachel uses slow-motion video, diagrams, and comparison pairs to help you master every American English sound.
Rachel's English – Connected Speech & Reductions
Understand why native speakers seem to 'swallow' words. Rachel explains linking, reductions, and rhythm patterns that make natural speech sound so different from textbook English.
English Addict with Mr Duncan – Live English Lessons
Mr Duncan broadcasts live English lessons from England with real-time chat interaction. His friendly style, humor, and use of everyday situations make learning feel like a conversation with a friend.
English Addict with Mr Duncan – Idioms & Expressions
Learn English idioms and expressions in context through entertaining explanations. Mr Duncan relates each expression to real-life situations so you know exactly when and how to use them.
JForrest English – Advanced Grammar Explained
Detailed explanations of tricky grammar points that other channels gloss over. JForrest dives deep into conditionals, subjunctive mood, inversion, and other challenging structures.
JForrest English – Fluency Building Strategies
Practical techniques for improving fluency, including shadowing exercises, thought grouping, and strategies for thinking in English rather than translating from your native language.
RealLife English – Native Speaker Expressions
Bridge the gap between classroom English and how people actually speak. Learn current slang, filler words, and casual expressions that make you sound natural in everyday conversations.
RealLife English – Cultural English Lessons
Understand English through culture—movies, music, TV shows, and memes. Each lesson connects language to pop culture, making it memorable and relevant.
Speak English With Vanessa – Conversation Lessons
Vanessa teaches conversational English with her husband Dan, modeling real couple conversations. You hear natural exchanges with explanations of useful phrases and grammar patterns.
Speak English With Vanessa – American Pronunciation
Clear American English pronunciation lessons focusing on sounds that are hardest for non-native speakers. Vanessa uses comparison words and repeat-after-me exercises for effective practice.
Speak English With Vanessa – Fast English Listening Practice
Train your ear to understand fast native speech. Vanessa speaks at natural speed and then slows down, helping you gradually close the gap between classroom listening and real-world English.
Papa Teach Me – Fun Grammar & Vocabulary
Ali uses comedy sketches, visual gags, and memorable scenarios to teach grammar and vocabulary. If you learn better when you're laughing, this channel is for you.
linguamarina – English for Career & Life
Marina shares her experience learning English as a non-native speaker who moved to Silicon Valley. Practical tips on business English, networking, and sounding professional in American English.
Interactive English – Conversation Practice
A married couple demonstrates natural English conversations on everyday topics. Their dialogue-based approach helps you learn how real conversations flow, including interruptions and topic changes.
BBC 6 Minute English – Science & Technology
Six-minute discussions on fascinating science and tech topics with vocabulary explanations, quizzes, and downloadable transcripts. Perfect for intermediate learners who want to learn and discuss current issues.
BBC 6 Minute English – Society & Culture
Engaging discussions about social issues, lifestyle trends, and cultural topics. Each episode introduces 6 vocabulary items with definitions and example sentences.
BBC Learning English – Grammar Reference A1-A2
Clear, concise grammar explanations with examples for each basic structure. Covers present simple, past simple, articles, comparatives, and more—each with practice activities.
BBC Learning English – Intermediate Grammar Guide
Grammar guides covering conditionals, reported speech, passive voice, and modal verbs. Each section includes video explanations and interactive quizzes to consolidate learning.
BBC Learning English – Pronunciation Interactive Chart
An interactive phonemic chart with audio for every English sound. Click any symbol to hear the sound, see example words, and watch a video showing how to produce it correctly.
BBC Learning English – Word Stress & Intonation
Go beyond individual sounds to master word stress, sentence stress, and intonation patterns. Understanding these suprasegmental features is key to sounding natural.
BBC News Review – Weekly Vocabulary from Headlines
Each week, presenters pick a news story and teach you the vocabulary you need to talk about it. You get headline language, journalism vocabulary, and discussion questions.
BBC Learning English – The English We Speak
Short audio programs explaining one phrase or expression per episode. You hear the phrase in a mini-drama, get a definition, and practice examples—all in under 3 minutes.
BBC Learning English – Lower Intermediate Course
A structured course with 30 units covering grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Each unit has a video, activities, and a quiz—great as a free self-study syllabus.
BBC Learning English – Upper Intermediate Course
A comprehensive free course for upper-intermediate learners covering complex grammar, advanced vocabulary, and nuanced communication strategies across 30 units.
British Council – Listen & Watch (Beginner)
Graded listening activities with audio, transcripts, and comprehension exercises. Start with simple conversations and build up to more complex discussions at your own pace.
British Council – Listen & Watch (Intermediate)
Intermediate listening tasks based on everyday situations, interviews, and discussions. Each activity includes pre-listening preparation and post-listening analysis.
British Council – English Grammar Reference
A comprehensive grammar reference organized by level and topic. Each grammar point has a clear explanation, examples, and interactive practice exercises with instant feedback.
British Council – Vocabulary Practice by Topic
Vocabulary organized by everyday topics—food, travel, health, work, and more. Each topic includes word lists, pictures, example sentences, and games to help you remember.
British Council – Reading Practice
Graded reading texts with pre-reading, while-reading, and post-reading activities. Topics range from everyday situations to academic texts, all with comprehension checks.
British Council – Writing Practice
Learn to write emails, essays, reports, and more with model texts and step-by-step guidance. Each writing task includes a checklist so you can self-assess your work.
British Council – IELTS Preparation Resources
Official IELTS preparation from one of the test owners. Includes practice tests, band score descriptions, tips for each section, and free preparation materials.
British Council – IELTS Writing Task Guides
Detailed guides for IELTS Writing Task 1 and Task 2. Learn how to describe graphs, write argumentative essays, and understand exactly what examiners look for in each band score.
British Council – Business English Resources
Free business English materials covering meetings, presentations, networking, and workplace communication. Each unit includes video, activities, and downloadable worksheets.
British Council – Business Writing Skills
Master professional writing with lessons on email etiquette, report writing, and formal correspondence. Model texts show you exactly how to structure professional documents.
British Council – Speaking Practice Activities
Speaking activities with video models, useful phrases, and practice prompts. Watch native speakers in different situations, then use the provided frameworks to practice the same scenarios.
News in Levels – Current News at Three Levels
Every news story is written at three levels of difficulty. Start with Level 1 to get the main idea, then challenge yourself with the same story at Level 2 or 3 for more detail and complex language.
News in Levels – Listening Practice with News
Each article includes audio read at an appropriate speed for each level. Listen while reading to build the connection between written and spoken English.
Breaking News English – Graded News Lessons
Every news story becomes a complete lesson with 26 activities: reading, listening, vocabulary, grammar, discussion, and writing. Available at 7 speed levels for the audio component.
Simple English Wikipedia – Simplified Encyclopedia
Wikipedia articles written in Simple English with limited vocabulary and shorter sentences. Excellent for building reading confidence and learning about any topic you're curious about.
ReadTheory – Adaptive Reading Comprehension
An adaptive platform that adjusts reading difficulty based on your performance. Answer comprehension questions after each passage, and the system gives you harder or easier texts accordingly.
Newsela – Leveled News Articles
Professional news articles rewritten at multiple reading levels. The same story at five complexity levels means you can find exactly the right challenge for your current ability.
Lingua.com – Reading Texts by Level
Short reading texts organized by CEFR level with comprehension questions. Each text focuses on a specific topic and comes with vocabulary support and grammar notes.
English Central – Learn English with Videos
Watch short video clips, learn key vocabulary, and then record yourself speaking the same lines. The speech recognition technology gives you feedback on your pronunciation.
All Ears English – Natural American Conversations
Two American English teachers discuss everyday topics, teaching natural phrases and cultural insights along the way. Episodes are 15-20 minutes and focus on the English you actually hear in daily life.
All Ears English – IELTS Energy Podcast
A companion podcast focused exclusively on IELTS preparation. Covers test strategies, common mistakes, and how to boost your score in each of the four sections.
Luke's English Podcast – British Comedy & Language
One of the longest-running English learning podcasts. Luke is a stand-up comedian and teacher who uses humor, storytelling, and interviews to teach advanced English in an entertaining way.
The English We Speak (BBC) – Phrase of the Week
A weekly 3-minute podcast from BBC Learning English teaching one useful phrase or expression. The short format and clear explanations make it easy to learn one new expression every week.
Business English Pod – Professional English Podcast
The premier podcast for business English learners. Each episode features a realistic business dialogue followed by vocabulary explanations and practice activities covering meetings, negotiations, presentations, and more.
6 Minute English (BBC) – Full Podcast Archive
Hundreds of 6-minute episodes covering everything from space travel to social media. Each episode teaches vocabulary through an engaging discussion between two presenters, with a quiz question to keep you hooked.
Espresso English – Quick & Clear Lessons
Bite-sized lessons of 5-10 minutes covering vocabulary, grammar, idioms, and common mistakes. Perfect for busy learners who want to study during a commute or coffee break.
English Learning for Curious Minds – In-Depth Topics
Deep-dive episodes on fascinating topics from history, science, and culture. Each episode has a full transcript, key vocabulary list, and subtitles. Ideal for B2+ learners who want to learn about the world while improving their English.
6 Minute Grammar (BBC) – Grammar in Context
Each episode explains one grammar point in 6 minutes with clear examples and a quick practice quiz. The conversational format makes grammar feel less intimidating.
Splendid Speaking – Advanced Speaking Practice
Recordings of real English learners speaking, with expert analysis and feedback. Hear common mistakes, learn what good and excellent speaking sounds like, and get tips for improving your own performance.
Culips English Podcast – Everyday English Conversations
Canadian English podcasts with slow, clear conversations on everyday topics. Each episode includes a study guide with vocabulary, comprehension questions, and discussion prompts.
Quizlet – Flashcard Sets for English Vocabulary
Millions of user-created flashcard sets for English vocabulary. Use spaced repetition, games, and tests to memorize new words. You can also create your own custom sets for targeted study.
Kahoot – English Quiz Games
Play competitive quiz games on English grammar, vocabulary, and more. Great for group learning or self-study. Thousands of ready-made English quizzes available, or create your own.
LyricsTraining – Learn English Through Music
Fill in missing words from song lyrics as the music plays. Choose your difficulty level—from beginner (fill in 10% of words) to expert (type every word). A genuinely fun way to improve listening skills.
YouGlish – Pronunciation in Context
Type any English word or phrase and hear it spoken by real people in YouTube videos. See how words are pronounced in natural speech, compare American, British, and Australian pronunciation.
Forvo – Pronunciation Dictionary
The largest pronunciation dictionary in the world. Hear any English word pronounced by native speakers from different regions. Essential when you encounter a new word and aren't sure how to say it.
Reverso Context – Words & Phrases in Real Sentences
See any word or phrase used in thousands of real translated sentences. Unlike a dictionary, Reverso shows you how words are actually used in context, helping you understand nuance and collocation.
Ludwig.guru – English Sentence Search Engine
Search for English sentences to check if your phrasing is natural. Ludwig searches reliable sources and shows you how native speakers actually write the phrase you're trying to use.
Write & Improve (Cambridge) – AI Writing Feedback
A free tool from Cambridge that gives you a CEFR level for your writing and specific feedback on how to improve. Submit any text and get instant, detailed suggestions for grammar, vocabulary, and structure.
Ozdic – Online Collocation Dictionary
Look up any English word and see which other words commonly go with it. Essential for sounding natural—instead of saying 'do a mistake,' you'll learn to say 'make a mistake.'
ELLLO – English Listening Lesson Library Online
A massive free library of listening lessons with audio and video from speakers of many nationalities. Graded by level with quizzes, transcripts, and vocabulary support for each lesson.
Freerice – Vocabulary Building Game
An addictive vocabulary quiz game that adapts to your level. For every correct answer, the World Food Programme donates rice—so you're building your vocabulary while contributing to a good cause.
Cambridge Dictionary – Learner's English Dictionary
The gold standard learner's dictionary with clear definitions, pronunciation audio for British and American English, example sentences, grammar codes, and CEFR level labels for every word.
Test-English.com – Free English Level Tests
Free placement tests and practice tests for grammar, reading, listening, and use of English. Each test gives you a CEFR level so you know exactly where you stand and what to work on next.
English Vocabulary Profile – Words by CEFR Level
Look up any English word and find out at what CEFR level it's typically learned. Based on the Cambridge Learner Corpus, this helps you focus on vocabulary appropriate for your level.
The Executive Email Playbook
Real phrases for opening, asking, pushing back, and closing professional emails — organized by situation. The exact lines native professionals use, plus the dated phrases to retire from your inbox.
Diplomatic English: Disagree Without Sounding Rude
How to push back, say no, and give negative feedback in English without sounding aggressive. Five softening tools native speakers use constantly, plus before/after examples for every situation.
Meeting Power Phrases
Phrases ready to use for every phase of a business meeting: opening, interrupting politely, asking smart questions, agreeing, disagreeing, and closing with clear action items.
The Negotiation Language Toolkit
The phrases that consistently work in real deals: anchoring, probing, pushing back on price, making concessions, reframing, closing, and walking away. Confident professional English for both sides of the table.
50 Professional English Phrases
The exact phrases native speakers use in meetings, emails, and interviews. Organized by situation so you can find what you need fast.
English Pronunciation Cheat Sheet
The 20 most common pronunciation mistakes and clear instructions for fixing each one. Includes minimal pairs practice and stress pattern rules.
Daily English Practice Checklist
A structured 15-minute daily routine that builds real fluency. Specific exercises for speaking, listening, reading, and writing.