Below is a list of tools you can use to get started, I’ve tested most of them and found them very useful. Enjoy! ☺️
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Dictionaries
Cambridge Dictionary
Get clear definitions and audio pronunciations of words, phrases, and idioms in British and American English.
Oxford Dictionary
The OED is the definitive record of the English language, featuring 600000 words, 3 million quotations, and over 1000 years of English.
Merriam-Webster
Find definitions for over 300000 words from the most authoritative English dictionary. Continuously updated with new words and meanings.
Collins Dictionary
Free online dictionary, thesaurus, and reference materials
Google Translate
It has become a much better tool over the years. Try it out.
DeepL Translator
Translate texts & full document files instantly. Accurate translations for individuals and Teams.
Thesaurus.com
Don’t be repetitive! Use the world’s largest and most trusted online thesaurus (for synonyms) for 25+ years.
Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
Ludwig.guru
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style
Quillbot
Write effortlessly and efficiently with QuillBot’s suite of AI tools. Paraphrase, check grammar, analyse tone, improve fluency, and more.
Newsinlevels
Different articles to read in different levels.
Open Culture
Get cultural and educational resources for free.
ChatGPT
You can practice having a conversation on the mobile version of ChatGPT.
TED.com
TED Talks are influential videos from expert speakers on education, business, science, tech and creativity, with subtitles.
BBC Learning English
Practice listening, vocabulary, grammar, news articles and pronunciation.
Elllo.org
ELLLO has over 3,000 free listening lessons for all levels! Most activities have audio or video, a transcript, vocabulary lesson and interactive quiz.
Online Courses
IBM SkillsBuild
IBM SkillsBuild is an innovative online learning platform designed to help individuals and organisations develop essential skills for today’s digital economy. It offers a diverse range of free courses, resources, and tools focused on technology, business, and professional development.
Certification: Completion of certain courses can lead to recognised certifications, enhancing career prospects.
Tailored Learning Paths: Users can choose from various skill tracks that suit their career goals.
Hands-On Labs: Practical exercises allow learners to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Grammar
(check also exam practice below 👇)
English Club
Welcome to EnglishClub for learners and teachers of English. Here you’ll find all you need to help you learn English or teach English.
Cambridge Grammar Dictionary
Get clear grammar explanations with hundreds of examples of how grammar is used in natural written and spoken English.
Autoenglish
An excellent place to start with loads of activities and free material. Thank you Bob!
British Council
Grammar explanations in relevant doses.
Exam Practice
Flo-Joe
Exam preparation and loads of free material to choose from.
IELTS Buddy
Exam preparation and loads of free material to choose from.
IELTS Liz
Exam preparation and loads of free material to choose from.
IELTS Mentor
Exam preparation and loads of free material to choose from.
Resources for teachers
(For Exams, see above 👆)
Autoenglish
An excellent place to start with loads of activities and free material. Thank you Bob!
Linguahouse
Ready-made lessons for class which are easy to follow
TED.com
TED Talks are influential videos from expert speakers on education, business, science, tech and creativity, with subtitles.
Headway’s test builder
An easy click and produce test builder for all levels.
Organisation
Notion.so
A new tool that blends your everyday work apps into one. It’s the all-in-one workspace for you and your team.
ABC English Online 