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The vast amount of English-learning resources available online can be initially overwhelming for English learners wishing to start on their language journeys. As such, having a curated list of credible resources can be an immensely beneficial resource, as it can help (1) provide learners with a structured pathway towards second language acquisition, (2) save learners time and effort by directing them to reliable material and tool, and (3) promotes consistency and motivation. Listed below is a curated list that learners can use as reference for learning English.

Websites with Free English Classes   

• Alison: https://alison.com/courses?tag=english-language language=en 
• BBC Learning English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/ 
• ESOL Courses: https://www.esolcourses.com/ 
• Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=free
  • BE CAREFUL: some classes are not free (the classes marked “Coursera Plus” are not free). To be sure the class is free, you should ONLY take classes that show up when you follow the link above. ONLY TAKE CLASSES THAT ARE MARKED “FREE”
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• VOA Learning: https://learningenglish.voanews.com/ 
• TOEFL
  • Prep Scholar: https://toefl.prepscholar.com/resources/ 

Resources to Practice Speaking English 

• ApproachUSA: https://approachusa.org/free-conversation-classes/ 
• York St John University: https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/international/pathways/free-english-classes/#:~:text=They%20are%20free%20for%20everyone,meet%20other%20English%20language%20learners.
  • Their classes are good but they don’t always have classes. You should occasionally check the website to see if new classes have opened up
• English Conversation Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/315704505547688/ 
• Learn English Online Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/english.learning.online 

Podcasts

• Grammar Girl: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grammar-girl-quick-and-dirty-tips-for-better-writing/id173429229 
• CULIPS ESL Podcast: https://esl.culips.com/ 
• Luke’s English Podcast: https://teacherluke.co.uk/ 
• This American Life: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/archive 
• Overheard at National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/podcasts/overheard 
• Stuff You Should Know: https://www.youtube.com/stuffyoushouldknow 
• What If World: http://www.whatifworldpodcast.com/episodes 
• Speak English with ESLPod: https://tv.eslpod.com/ 
• Better@English: https://www.betteratenglish.com/be-episode-archives
• Just Vocabulary: https://tunein.com/radio/Just-Vocabulary–ESL-Podcast-for-learning-SAT-and-GRE-vocabulary-p397050/  
• IELTS:
  • All Ears Learning: https://www.allearsenglish.com/episodes/ 
  • IELTS Speaking For Success: https://successwithielts.com/podcast 
  • IELTS VIP Podcast: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/64jey-7585b/IELTS-VIP-Podcast 
• TOEFL:
  • English Language Institute: https://podcasts.apple.com/tw/podcast/english-language-institute-college-of-staten-island-cuny/id1511116984 
• SAT & ACT:
  • SAT Flash GO: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sat-flash-go-ace-the-sat-psat-review-strategy-and-tips/id1524358268 
  • SAT Hacks & College Admissions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sat-hacks-college-admissions-by-millennial-prep/id1431514612 
  • English SAT with Sarah: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/english-sat-with-sarah/id1516843592?uo=4 

Youtube

• Rachel’s English: https://www.youtube.com/user/rachelsenglish 
• Business English: https://www.youtube.com/user/bizpod/featured 
• Study With Andrea: https://www.youtube.com/user/ESLbasics 
• Accent’s Way English with Hadar: https://www.youtube.com/c/accentsway/featured 
• Business English with Christina: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessEnglishwithChristina/featured 
• IELTS Resources:
  • The IELTS Coach: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheieltscoachonGooglePlus 
  • BestMyTest: https://www.youtube.com/c/BestMyTest 
  • IELTS Daily: https://www.youtube.com/c/IELTSDailyCourses/featured 
• TOEFL Resources:
  • E2 TOEFL: https://www.youtube.com/c/E2TOEFL/featured 
  • TOEFL TV Official: https://www.youtube.com/user/TOEFLtv/featured 
  • Test Resource: https://www.youtube.com/c/Toeflresources/featured 
• ACT & SAT
  • Star Tutors: https://www.youtube.com/c/startutors 
  • Magoosh: https://www.youtube.com/c/MagooshACT 
  • Khan Academy SAT: https://www.youtube.com/c/KhanAcademyNewSAT 
  • Scalar Learning: https://www.youtube.com/c/scalarlearning 

Movies (some recommended movies)

• Jurassic Park 
• The Wizard of Oz 
• Toy Story
• Forrest Gump
• The Truman Show
• The Social Network
• The Great Gatsby 
• Men in Black
• Finding Nemo
• Mean Girls
• Despicable Me 3
• The LEGO Batman Movie
• The Hangover
• The Hunger Games
• Twilight
• The Break-up
• Titanic
• The Lion King 
• Pursuit of Happyness
• Any other movies that interest you!

TV Shows (some recommended TV shows)

• Friends 
• Stranger Things 
• Modern Family 
• How I Met Your Mother 
• American Horror Story 
• Master Chef 
• The Office 
• That 70’s Show 
• Mad Men 
• Brooklyn 99
• Any other shows that interest you!

Documentaries & Youtube 

• Blue Planet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4aQqx_Zo00 
• Planet Earth
• Our Planet (search “our planet” on Youtube)
• Free Documentary – Nature: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreeDocumentaryNature 
• National Geographic: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpVm7bg6pXKo1Pr6k5kxG9A 
• Defunctland: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVo63lbKHjC04KqYhwSZ_Pg 
• AsapScience: https://www.youtube.com/c/AsapSCIENCE/featured 
• SmarterEveryday: https://www.youtube.com/c/smartereveryday 
• Mark Rober: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY1kMZp36IQSyNx_9h4mpCg
• Icarus (Netflix)