Start learning English with a clear plan.

Begin with practical language, build a small daily habit, and choose your next step only when you are ready. This page gives you a calm route into the free English course and its supporting resources.

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A practical way to begin

Keep the first week simple. Choose a starting point, make it part of your day, then practise language you can use straight away.

First

Find a comfortable level

Use the English vocabulary test, or begin gently with the Pre-A1 vocabulary list.

Then

Make a small habit

Give yourself 20 minutes: learn a few words, say them aloud, and practise a useful question with English question words.

Use real English

Start with common English verbs and a clear pronunciation guide.

Choose one useful direction

You do not need to do everything. Choose the type of English that is most useful to you today.

For conversationSpeak soonerUse practical language for introductions, daily conversations, and situations you meet first.

Explore English phrases · 1,200 English phrases

For clarityUnderstand the building blocksLearn the small grammar patterns that make sentences easier to understand and use.

Explore English grammar · useful modal verbs

For confidenceGrow your word bankFind the vocabulary path that fits you, then step up when familiar words feel easy.

Explore English vocabulary · A1 English vocabulary

Build your foundation

Use these resources when they solve the problem in front of you. They are options, not a checklist.

Vocabulary by level

Move up when the current level starts to feel familiar.

A2 English vocabulary B1 English vocabulary Common English nouns and plurals

Build clearer sentences

Small grammar pieces make a large difference to what you can say.

English prepositions Subject, object, and possessive pronouns English conjunctions English adjectives and adverbs English suffixes English root words and prefixes

Useful patterns

Notice the word combinations and language patterns you will meet often.

Common English collocations Irregular verbs Common phrasal verbs How to tell time in English Common English sayings Common English proverbs

Sound more natural

Save these for when you are ready to recognise more everyday language.

Everyday English idioms English slang words and phrases

Find your next English resource

Choose the area that matches how you want to practise next.

Lessons and practiceEnglish learning resourcesFind lessons, tests, stories, and practical tools in one clear place. Reading and enjoymentCulture and funKeep practising with stories, culture, and enjoyable English activities. Explore everythingLearn English hubReturn to the main English section whenever you need a different path.

One useful lesson, phrase, or conversation practice session is a real step forward.