This section contains general sites for English language learners. In many cases the supervision and assistance of teachers is needed to help students fully exploit the websites.
General resources for learners
Some useful English websites for learners of all ages.
Grammar and vocabulary
Get answers to all your grammar and vocabulary questions using this handy range of links.
Games and quizzes
Test your knowledge of current affairs and enjoy a wide variety of interesting quizzes on vocabulary, grammar and idioms.
Reading and writing
With links to an online library, various reading activities and handy guides to writing and grammar, these links are particularly useful for those keen to learn English.
Listening and speaking
An extensive collection of links for listening activities on the Internet, along with a whole series of activities to help you practise individual sounds.
Please be aware that copyright restrictions may apply on these websites and permission should be obtained if there is any doubt about using the content in classroom materials.
The British Council is grateful for the expert assistance of David Eastment in compiling these website links.
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