If you are looking to improve your English language skills, you may find the following websites very useful.
A. English for Academic Purposes
Using English for Academic Purposes for Students in Higher Education https://www.uefap.org/
- Explanations and exercises for listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar
EAP Foundation EAP Foundation - Home page
- Useful website with explanations and examples of many academic skills, including reading, notetaking, critical thinking, presentation and discussion skills, vocabulary and more.
B. Vocabulary
The Academic Word List (AWL) - initially developed at Victoria University of Wellington
- RMIT Learning Lab: Lists, games and quizzes
- UEFAP: AWL exercises
- WS Writing Support: AWL gap fill exercises
Dictionaries
- Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries - A highly recommended dictionary for advanced learners. Includes clear definitions, many example sentences, and information on usage
- Ozdic English Collocation Dictionary - provides guide to the most frequently used word combinations.
- Phrasal Verb Dictionary
C. Pronunciation
- Tim’s Pronunciation Workshop - BBC Learning English - Many episodes on different pronunciation points used in spoken, often informal settings. Good audio/video quality (British English).
- Sounds American https://www.youtube.com/@SoundsAmerican - Video on all American sounds with helpful graphics and examples.
- American English Pronunciation https://pronuncian.com/sounds - Explanations, graphics, and example audio clips of all sounds. Very comprehensive
- English with Jennifer
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jbStLLnNUo&list=PLfQSN9FlyB6SEBVnec8LYuyLRvq3OcT-x
- Learn to understand fast Speech in English: a 20-day challenge. Excellent audio/video quality World Englishes https://www.oed.com/information/understanding-entries/pronunciation/world-englishes/?tl=true
- In addition to British and American English pronunciations, this site has audio samples of other varieties of English.
D. Listening Skills
Randall's ESL Listening Lab - Listening comprehension exercises from easy to difficult on a range of topics, mostly everyday topics or general interest. Includes auto-marked exercises
CBC Learning English - Weekly news broadcasts with exercises for intermediate learners
- The BBC's Learning English site
- 6 Minute English - Short, topical programs for listening
- Lingohack - Short news stories that introduce new vocabulary
- TED Talks - Listen and learn from presentations on a wide variety of topics
- ESLvideo.com - Short videos with auto-marked quizzes from beginner to high intermediate (user generated)
- Professionals Podcasts (from the British Council)- Listening activities to improve your English for business or the workplace
E. Reading
- The University of Victoria's advanced reading exercises
- The University of Victoria's intermediate reading exercises
- Business Magazine (from the British Council's Learning English Site) - Interesting articles for Business students
F. Grammar
- Englisch-hilfen.com - comprehensive site with excellent explanations and auto-marked exercises on many grammar points.
- University of Victoria English Zone – grammar index - lessons and exercises. Good range of topics
Specific Grammar Points
Other sites