For Beginners
find a good starting pointYou'd like to start learning English from square one? That's a good idea! We're here to help you find an easy and interesting way to begin.
We've found online learning opportunities for
We've found online learning opportunities for
you that are especially well-suited for beginners.
- Get comfortable with everyday conversations!
- Learn a basic vocabulary and start making your first sentences!
- Start learning English comprehensively!
Learning English Online - Learning English for Beginners
On this multimedia learning portal you can find content made especially for beginners. There are many interactive vocabulary lists, grammar rules, diverse exercises and activities, reading and listening materials, and much more.British Council - Learning Content for Kids
This multimedia English portal is excellent for beginners. Because it's made for children, it uses simple language and topics. Here you can find learning material for all different language skills and basic grammar topics.Voice of America - Listening and Reading Comprehension
On this page you can train your listening and reading skills. The content is designed for beginners and has audio transcripts, videos, and vocabulary information.- This website offers relatively few, but very high-quality learning units for training English listening skills. The articles are read very slowly. For each article a written transcript is also available.
YouTube: AngloLink - Learning Videos
These easy-to-understand learning videos explain grammar rules, vocabulary, and pronunciation in a simple and informative way. The videos are made especially for beginners ("Pre-Intermediate" language learners).British Council - Reading Comprehension
With a variety of different texts, high-quality audio reports, and interactive exercises you can improve your listening, reading, and writing skills. To find content for beginners, hover over the menu item "Skills", select a category, then click on "Level A1".YouTube: EnglishClass101.com - English in 3 minutes
These 3-minute videos present common English question and answer situation (e.g. "What's your name?"). The videos are in English, so basic English skills are necessary.Road to Grammar - Short and Helpful Units
Lots of short and helpful exercises for practising basic English skills. Exercises range from grammar to pronunciation and vocabulary.BBC Learning English - Lessons for Lower Intermediate Learners
A high-quality learning portal that provides many lessons for foundational English topics (communication situations, vocabulary, grammar). Attractive layout and many interactive units.British Council: Resources for Beginners
On this page you will find English learning resources for beginners that will help you build a solid foundation with appropriate exercises and materials.