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Kids (5–12 years)
Fun, free English learning materials for children.
- 10,000+ learning activities
- Free online games, songs, stories and activities
- Articles on supporting children in learning English for parents
Teens (13–17 years)
Improve your English while having fun:
- Reading, writing and listening practice
- Grammar and vocabulary exercises
- Exam tips and support
- Free games and videos
Learning with Timmy (2-6 years)
Fun English learning for young children:
- Play-based learning
- Songs, stories and movement
- Safe and supportive environment
- Build early confidence in English
Primary Plus English (6-17 years)
Build strong English skills from an early age:
- Speaking, listening, reading and writing
- Fun, interactive classroom activities
- Clear learning pathway and progression
- Regular feedback for parents
Secondary plus English (6-17 years)
Develop confidence and exam-ready English:
- Real-life topics and discussions
- Improve speaking and writing skills
- Preparation for school and exams
- Support from expert teachers
Private Tutor (13–17 years)
Flexible private English online tutoring for teens:
- Ad hoc 30-minute one-to-one sessions
- Choose your tutor and time
- Focus on what you need
- No fixed course – book any time
English resource library
Improve your English for free
- English learning materials
- Grammar and vocabulary guides
- 10,000+ activities and exercises
- Interactive exercises
English Self-Study
Learn on your own, at your pace, with a structured self-study course.
- Interactive online exercises
- Clear learning path
- Track your progress
- Earn digital badges and certificates
Best for independent learners who prefer to study alone.
Flexible English online course
Our most popular course, with live, teacher-led classes and a clear learning plan.
Flexible learning:
- Choose your time, teacher and topic
- Join online group or private classes 24/7
- Webinars, exercises and AI speaking practice
- Follow a structured course for steady progress
Best for learners who want flexibility and live teacher support.
Private English tutor
Improve your English with ad hoc one-to-one private lessons – no course, no long-term commitment.
- Choose your tutor and your time
- Focus only on what you need
- Bring your own topics and questions
- No fixed learning plan – just personalised tutoring
Perfect if you are busy and need quick, focused support.
IELTS preparation course
Get ready for your IELTS test with teachers who understand the exam inside out.
Flexible learning:
- Choose your time, focus and teacher
- Join online group or private classes 24/7
- Practise with mock tests, webinars and online exercises
- Learn key skills and test strategies
Best for learners who want a structured preparation to improve their IELTS score.
English for business
Improve communication skills across your organisation:
- Workplace English for global teams
- General and Business English courses as well as professional skills training
- Flexible delivery: online or face-to-face
- Tailored programmes aligned to business goals
Designed for companies that want confident, high-performing teams.
English for Government
Support national education and workforce development:
- Large-scale English language programmes
- Customisable English and communication skills training for officials, educators and administrative staff
- Targeted coaching from specialists in diplomatic and educational language skills
- English skills assessment to identify needs and measure progress
- Globally recognised certification
English for Higher Education
Strengthen English skills across your institution:
- Customisable English and communication training for academic staff and students
- IELTS and international pathway preparation
- Specialist courses to improve lectures and research presentations in English
- General and Academic English programmes to support student success
English services for schools
Enhance English learning in primary and secondary schools.
- Curriculum support and enrichment
- Teacher professional development
- English assessments and exams
- Online, in-person or blended delivery
Learn with free resources
Practise your English by watching videos, reading texts and listening to audio. Each activity includes short, interactive exercises to help you improve. Choose resources by level, skill, type and topic. Save your favourites and come back to them any time for extra practice.
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I came to the British Council’s English online course because I realised that it was better for me to study from home and face a different teacher and classmates in each class. You helped me get back to learning English after a forced stop that risked me losing my learnings - but you managed to engage me! Both the course and payment options were flexible, with the ability to stop when I wanted.
– Raffaella (Flexible English online course student)