My Top Resources for Learning English
It can be hard to know where to go when you are Learning English.
There are so many resources out there, so to help you learn most effectively, I have compiled my best English resources categorized by English Level. Some of these resources are paid, but some are free!
Think about this: When you pay for something, you value it more. If you have the money, great, if not there are a ton of free English resources out there! I hope to highlight some of them below.
Top Beginner English Resources
Any language learner wants to see progress quickly. These resources have helped me grow quickly in my vocabulary and it can help you in your English as well.
Pimsleur is a classic method of learning languages through listen and repeat style prompts. I have used the audios for Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, and Turkish.
The audio really helps you pronounce English well and gain confidence in speaking and understanding common phrases in different settings.
Duolingo is a quick and fun way to get started with English. They are pioneers in the gamification of language learning. Best of all the app is FREE. You can even use it on your browser.
LingQ is an amazing resource that helps you learn a language in context from day 1. You can follow different learning paths and it includes audio and video. It makes it easy to save vocabulary (in context) as well as see what words you have learned.
The KEY to speaking English well is learning letter sounds and pronunciation. Many linguists say it is the best place to start in language learning. I agree, because you don’t want to have to correct your pronunciation later in the process. Improve your pronunciation sound by sound!
This Course + FREE E-book is a great guide to American English pronunciation. If you’re looking for how to pronounce the letters A-Z, blended sounds, mouth position and more, you will find it here.
Memrise is gamified vocabulary learning. There is quite a few free (ad supported) vocabulary and I’ve found the app to be useful in learning not just words but also phrases. They include videos of actual speakers as well which is really helpful.
The Practice makes Perfect books have a variety of English grammar books all the way from basic to advanced as well as for ESL learnings. The lessons are structured well and you will benefit from this book as well.
Learn SMARTER! It takes 500 words to become basic conversational. With this in mind I created 77 Real Life English Dialogues—Real life conversations using the 500 most common English words. Learn English in a real way through these dialogues including free audio!
110 Real Life English Conversations is my second book to help you speak American English more naturally and natively. Included with your purchase is the audio with 27 voice actors of all 110 dialogues!
Top Intermediate English Resources
You’ve mastered quite a few levels of Duolingo, you’ve listened and repeated many lessons on Pimsluer, you’ve done some grammar exercises in the grammar book. Now what?? Here are some of my best recommendations for Intermediate learners.
If you want to practice conversations with realistic AI, learn new vocabulary and really enhance your speaking skills, I highly recommend this app!
Language Exchange apps help you improve when you are just into the intermediate level of English. Before this, it can be hard to converse and make friends. I have made some of my best friends on this App!
Language Exchange apps help you improve when you are just into the intermediate level of English. Before this, it can be hard to converse and make friends. I have made some of my best friends on this App!
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LingQ is an amazing resource that helps you learn a language in context from day 1. You can follow different learning paths and it includes audio and video. It makes it easy to save vocabulary (in context) as well as see what words you have learned.
Pimsleur is a classic method of learning languages through listen and repeat style prompts. I have used the audios for Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, and Turkish.
The audio really helps you pronounce English well and gain confidence in speaking and understanding common phrases in different settings.
italki can be used for language exchanges or for formal lessons. It can be good to find a teacher or language partner at an intermediate level so you come in with questions and you have some foundation in the English language.
It can be hard to find English language partners if there isn’t much demand for your language on HelloTalk so you may have to pay a little to get a good partner that will correct and teach you.
A Simple Guide to American English Verb Tenses is a great book to understand English verb tenses and get some verb conjugation practice! I wrote it with Christine Irvine a fellow English teacher. The feedback has been great!
110 Real Life English Conversations is my second book to help you speak American English more naturally and natively. Included with your purchase is the audio with 27 voice actors of all 110 dialogues!
Short Travel Stories for English Learners helps you learn English through story. When we read vocabulary and phrases within the context of story, we are much more likely to remember it.
I have an Extended English Version and Parallel English Versions. The Audiobook read by me is included as well!
Top Advanced English Resources
Once you have a “good grip” on English, you want to go deeper in the language. Below are some resources to help you go deeper!
I’ve created this challenge to help you gain confidence with your listening skills and give you the confidence and skills you need to be able to understand native speakers. Are you up for the Challenge?
YouTube is one of my favorite resources to learn languages at every level. If you’re at an advanced English level, follow YouTubers that you like, follow your interests. It’s a great way to learn English in a natural way.
LingQ is an amazing resource that helps you learn a language in context from day 1. You can follow different learning paths and it includes audio and video. It makes it easy to save vocabulary (in context) as well as see what words you have learned.
Summary
I hope you use all of these resources to your advantage and reach your English learning goals!
Happy Learning!
~Camille
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