Resources
A curated selection of tools and resources for language learners
Feriel's Guides
Set Language Goals
How to define clear, motivating goals for your language learning
Personalized Learning Plan
Build a learning plan that fits your life, level and goals
5 Brain-Based Tips
Science-backed strategies to learn any language faster
Level Tests
Not sure of your level? Start here:
- Cambridge English Level Test - free, reliable, quick
- British Council Level Test
- EF English Level Test
Grammar Exercises
- British Council Grammar - exercises by level, clear explanations
- Perfect English Grammar - great for intermediate to advanced
- Cambridge Grammar in Use - the classic reference series
- Grammarly Blog - practical grammar for real writing
Grammar Videos
- BBC Learning English – Grammar - short, clear videos
- English with Lucy - popular YouTube channel, excellent grammar explanations
- Anglo-Link - structured grammar lessons
Entertaining Videos
- TED Talks - inspiring talks on every topic imaginable
- BBC iPlayer Learning English - drama, news, documentaries
- VOA Learning English - news at slow speed with transcripts
Listening – with Video
- BBC News - standard British English
- CNN - American English, current events
- 6 Minute English – BBC - short episodes with transcripts
Listening – Podcasts
- The English We Speak – BBC - natural, everyday expressions
- All Ears English - conversational American English
- Culips ESL Podcast - real English conversations
Reading
- The Guardian - quality journalism, broad vocabulary
- BBC News - clear, accessible writing
- Simple English Wikipedia - great for intermediate learners
- NewsInLevels - same news story at 3 difficulty levels
Pronunciation
- Sounds of English – BBC - interactive phonemic chart
- Forvo - hear any word pronounced by native speakers
- YouGlish - search any word and hear it in real YouTube videos
TED Recommendations
- How to speak so that people want to listen - Julian Treasure
- Your body language may shape who you are - Amy Cuddy
- The linguistic genius of babies - Patricia Kuhl
Apps & Tools
- Anki - the best flashcard app for spaced repetition vocabulary learning
- italki - find conversation partners and tutors worldwide
- Duolingo - good for building a daily habit
- Memrise - learn vocabulary with real native speaker videos
- Readlang - read anything on the web and look up words instantly
Have a resource you love that isn't on this list? Send it to me - I'd love to discover it!