ESL Websites and Apps for Self-Study

BBC Learning English

Learn vocabulary, pronunciation, and idioms using simple news stories. Includes text, audio and videos.

Levels: Intermediate – Advanced

Duolingo

Take quizzes, earn points, and compete against your friends using this popular, free language-learning app you can download on your phone. Must sign up for a free account. 

Levels: Intermediate – Advanced

English Club

Study grammar, practice reading, and build vocabulary. Also, includes tips for speaking, listening, and pronunciation.  

Levels: All 

English Listening Lesson Library Online

Listen to conversations between two English speakers. Lessons include scripts, quizzes, and vocabulary help. 

Levels: All 

EngVid

Watch video lessons by native English teachers about pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, TOEFL, IELTS, and other topics.  

Levels: All

No Red Ink

Practice grammar, punctuation, and writing using this site targeted to native English speakers. Must sign up for a free account.

Levels: Pre-Advanced – Advanced 

Prepare for the TOEFL iBT

Prepare for the TOEFL iBT using the official ETS website. Includes interactive practice tests, questions from previous tests, and a study planner.

Levels: Pre-Advanced – Advanced

Quizlet

Create your online vocabulary flashcards, and play fun games to test yourself. Must sign up for a free account. 

Levels: All

TED Talks

Watch and listen to speakers talk about a variety of different topics. Includes transcripts and translations of the talks.

Levels: Intermediate – Advanced 

VOA News Learning English

Practice reading and learn new vocabulary with current news stories. Includes text, audio, videos, and comprehension quizzes. 

Levels: Elementary – Advanced


Source: Western Michigan University – https://wmich.edu/celcis/eslwebsites

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