A complete list of free English classes online and other helpful resources

There are many free ways to learn and improve your English from your computer or phone. Find a complete list of free English classes online. Learn what they offer and where to go to start.

This list offers a variety of English classes, apps, and websites to help you learn English as a second language. Everyone learns differently. Try each of them and see what works best for you.

Free English classes online

Class	Offers	Website/app	1st language support
BBC Learning English	Short classes and videos to learn English words and phrases to help with everyday life	Website and app	Amharic, Burmese, Chinese, Dari, Korean, Persian, Thai
Busuu	Interactive classes with short lessons and exercises. You can practice your English pronunciation with native speakers. The basic plan is free	Website and app
Colorín Colorado	A bilingual site for educators and families of English language learners	Website	Spanish
Coursera	Variety of free English classes for beginners, advanced and intermediate levels	Website and app	Arabic, Catalan, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Duolingo	Short lessons, practice tests, and repetition to help you learn English	Website and app
Elllo	Help with listening skills. Choose topics based on your personal interests like sports, history, or travel	Website
Lingokids	Games, videos, and songs to help children learn English. Sign up for free through USAHello	App only
USA Learns	Online activities using video, photos, sound, charts, and text. Teaches vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and life skills. Helps you practice English listening, speaking, reading, and writing	Website and app	Spanish
Voice of America, VOA	Weekly video lessons and printable sheets to learn English. News pages with a list of new vocabulary and articles to check your English knowledge	Website	Burmese, Creole, French, Spanish, Swahili, Turkish, and many others

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Free English learning resources online

Resource	Offers	Website/app
Cambridge English	Learning activities, tests, games, and other resources to improve the use of real-life English	Website
EF Standard English Test	A standardized English test online to assess your English level. Free EF SET Certificate™	Website and app
English for Everyone	Worksheets and quizzes you can download to practice your English	Website
English Page	Resources, including grammar exercises and vocabulary	Website
Exam English	Practice tests (such as the TOEFL) to help prepare you for English language tests for school or the workplace	Website and app
Fun Easy English	English classes and resources, including over 2000 English conversation videos you can watch to learn about American culture, history, and books	Website
Grammarly	Checks your writing and corrects your grammar mistakes	Website and app
Lang-8	Learn to write in English with help from a native speaker	Website
Purdue ESL Lab	Grammar and pronunciation tips to improve your writing and English punctuation. Resources to write basic business letters, cover letters and resumes	Website

Other ways to Learn English for free

Social media offers hundreds of resources for English learners. Tiktok has everything, such as videos on grammar. YouTube has videos to you memorize and learn in a fun way.

USAHello’s free online GED^® and citizenship classes can also be a good tool for learning English. You can study English while also viewing the classes in other languages.