Practise English reading skills | LearnEnglish
Reading practice to help you understand simple texts and find specific information in everyday material. Texts include emails, invitations, personal messages, tips, notices and signs.
C1 reading - LearnEnglish
Are you a learner at C1 English level (advanced)? This section offers reading practice to help you understand long, complex texts about a wide variety of topics, some of which may be unfamiliar. Texts include specialised articles, biographies and summaries.
B1 reading - LearnEnglish
Are you a learner at B1 English level (intermediate)? This section offers reading practice to help you understand texts with everyday or job-related language. Texts include articles, travel guides, emails, adverts and reviews.
Story zone - LearnEnglish
Reading short stories in English is a great way to improve your language level. In this section, read our short stories that were specially written for English language learners. There are two sections, one for lower level learners (A2/B1) and one for higher levels (B2/C1).
Learn English Online | British Council
Learn new words and improve your language level to be able to communicate in English effectively. Online exercises to help you learn the meaning, pronunciation and spelling of new words. Learn new words connected to a wide range of different topics.
A2–B1 stories | LearnEnglish - LearnEnglish - British Council
Do you enjoy reading stories? In this section, read our entertaining short stories specially written for pre-intermediate (CEFR level A2) or intermediate (CEFR level B1) learners. You will improve your reading fluency and comprehension and develop your vocabulary.
How to start reading in English | LearnEnglish - British Council
You probably already know that reading can help your English in many ways: it can help improve your understanding, build your vocabulary and even make you better at grammar! But how do you start reading in English when you've never done it before?
Practise English listening skills | LearnEnglish - British Council
Take our free online English test to find out which level to choose. Select your level, from A1 English level (elementary) to C1 English level (advanced), and improve your listening skills at your own speed, whenever it's convenient for you.
Business magazine | LearnEnglish - LearnEnglish - British Council
Do you want to practise your reading and find out about business topics and issues at the same time? In this section, read magazine articles for intermediate (CEFR level B1) or upper intermediate (CEFR level B2) learners and improve your reading skills in English.
Skills - LearnEnglish
Improve your English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills with our selection of online courses. Experience self-study sessions, live group classes and one-to-one courses with personal tutors in a safe and inclusive learning environment.