awesome-english
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A collection of awesome study resources for learners of English.
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English learning resources
A curated collection of English learning resources
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Listening / Podcasts
- All Ears English
Learn advanced conversational American English
- ESL Podcasts
Ideal for those looking to improve English speaking and listening skills
- Culips Podcast
Focuses on conversational English for everyday use by native speakers
- Luke's English Podcast
Hosted by a qualified language teacher and stand-up comedian, providing an engaging podcast series
- A Way with Words
Explores language through history, culture, and family on a public radio program
- This American Life
A popular podcast featuring journalism, comedy routines, and essays
- 6 Minute English
Teaches useful English language for everyday situations with the BBC
- CNN 10
A 10-minute digital news show explaining global news to a worldwide audience
- English Learning for Curious Minds
Features episodes on history, politics, and unusual stories, complete with transcripts and vocabulary aids
Listening / Tech Podcasts
- Hard Fork by The New York Times
Each week, journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore and make sense of the latest in the rapidly changing world of tech
- Talk Python To Me
Podcast on Python and related technologies
- The PHP Roundtable
Podcast of web developers discussing PHP, JavaScript, community, and open source
- Google Cloud Platform Podcast
Weekly discussions covering various topics on Google Cloud Platform, from App Engine to Big Query
Listening / Interview Podcasts
- Lex Fridman Podcast
Conversations about the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power
- Joe Rogan Experience
Official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan featuring moments from episodes
- The Tim Ferriss Show
Deconstructing world-class performers to extract actionable tactics, tools, and routines
- The Knowledge Project
Interviews with world-class doers and thinkers, packed with lessons and insights for better decision-making
Listening / Live Radio Stations
- NPR
National american radio with transcripts
- Fox News Talk
News New York radio station
- WNYC
Public radio stations located in New York City
- BBC London
News and talks radio station from London
- LBC - London Broadcasting Company
Independent news/talk radio station in London
- WBAP 820AM - Dallas, Texas
News/talk radio station in Dallas, Texas
- KRLA 870AM - Los Angeles, California
News/talk radio station in Los Angeles, California
- KTRH 740AM - Houston, Texas
News/talk radio station in Houston, Texas
- KJCE 1370AM - Austin, Texas
News/talk radio station in Austin, Texas
- KRLD 1080AM - Dallas, Texas
News/talk radio station in Dallas, Texas
- KGO 810AM - San Francisco, California
News/talk radio station in San Francisco, California
- WOR 710AM - New York, New York
News/talk radio station in New York, New York
- Bloomberg Radio
Financial markets news radio
- KOA 850AM - Denver, Colorado
News/talk radio station in Denver, Colorado
- WBBM 780AM - Chicago, Illinois
News/talk radio station in Chicago, Illinois
- KMOX 1120AM - St. Louis, Missouri
News/talk radio station in St. Louis, Missouri
Listening / Sites
Speaking
- Tandem
Language exchange app connecting users with native speakers for text, voice, and video chats
- HelloTalk
App that links you with native speakers for language exchange through text and voice messages. Focuses on building conversational skills
- Reddit's r/Language_Exchange
Reddit community where users can find language exchange partners to practice speaking with
- Discord Language Learning Servers
Communities on Discord where you can join voice chats for real-time language speaking practice
- Elsa Speak
AI-driven app that helps improve pronunciation by offering detailed feedback on speaking
- TalkEnglish
Site with speaking exercises and conversation topics to improve fluency through practice
- Rachel's English
YouTube channel focusing on pronunciation and clear speaking in American English
Watching / YouTube
- Learn English with Ronnie
Funny english videos with Ronnie
- BBC English Grammar
Short videos by BBC
- BBC English HowTo
Useful english phrases that you can use immediately
- Anglo-Link
Useful grammar lessons
- Daily Dictation
Daily dictation for students who want to improve their listening comprehension skills
- Learn English with Let's Talk
On this channel different experts will tell you how to expertise in the different consequences in daily life and in which situation what type of phrases you should use
- Learn English With TV Series
A truly enjoyable and effortless method to enhance listening comprehension and grasp native speakers through TV shows, movies, and talk shows
- RealLife English
Videos discussing various learning methods and the mindset required to embark on your English learning journey
Watching / Live TV Channels
- ABC7 Eyewitness News
TV station licensed to Los Angeles, California
- ABC News
ABC news TV channel
- Bloomberg
Bloomberg business TV channel in New York
- CBS News
CBS news is the news division of American TV and radio network CBS
- KTLA 5
TV station located in Los Angeles, California, United States
Watching / TV Talk Shows
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Very popular american late-night talk show with famous people
- The Wendy Williams Show
American syndicated infotainment talk show hosted by Wendy Williams
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
American late-night talk show hosted by Jimmy Fallon on NBC
- Late Night with Seth Meyers
American late-night talk show hosted by Seth Meyers on NBC
- The Late Late Show with James Corden
American late-night talk show hosted by James Corden on CBS
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
American late-night talk show by Stephen Colbert on CBS
- The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
American late-night talk show by Trevor Noah on Comedy Central
Watching / Tech Shows
- Marques Brownlee MKBHD
A channel offering in-depth tech reviews and discussions, presented in clear, understandable English, focusing on consumer electronics and emerging technology trends
- Linus Tech Tips
A channel that provides tech reviews, build guides, and technology discussions, using straightforward language accessible to a wide audience
- Unbox Therapy
A channel showcasing unboxing and reviews of the latest gadgets, using conversational and clear English, making it approachable for a wide audience
- TechLinked
A channel offering bite-sized tech news and updates, presented with humor and clarity, making it easy to follow for learners of English
- Bloomberg Technology
Bloomberg Technology focuses on the topics of technology, innovation and business
- BBC Click
BBC Click is the BBC's flagship technology programme
- Sky News Swipe
Sky News`s tech show
Reading / News
- Breaking News English
Breaking news listen, read and write
- Short Stories
Short stories for every day reading
- Reading Room
Newspapers, magazines, books and libraries
- Reading Comprehension Exercises
3 Levels of texts with exercises
- IMDB scripts
The internet movie script database
- Today I Found Out
Daily interesting fact articles from various authors
- Newsy
Short news with transcriptions
- Engoo
Daily news for english learners
Reading / Books
- Harry Potter Series
Harry Potter is a great choice for English learners because the series features a gradual increase in complexity from one book to another, allowing readers to develop their language skills progressively
- Pride and Prejudice
Although the vocabulary can be challenging, this classic novel offers rich insights into English literature and culture, making it a rewarding read for advanced learners
- Animal Farm
A short allegorical novella that uses simple language to convey complex themes about power and society
Writing
- 750 Words
Encourages daily private writing by providing stats and gamification mechanics
- Write & Improve by Cambridge
Offers daily writing tasks at various levels
- ThoughtCo's ESL Writing Exercises
Offers various writing prompts and exercises
- ChatGPT by OpenAI
Engage in text-based conversations, ask for writing prompts, get grammar explanations, and receive feedback on your writing
- Claude by Anthropic
An AI assistant designed to be helpful, safe, and reliable. You can use Claude for engaging conversations, writing feedback, and practicing English
- Hemingway Editor
Helps simplify and clarify your writing
Grammar
- Book: English Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy
The world's best selling grammar book for learners of English
- Ego4u
Grammar and tests
- My English Pages
Online grammar reference guide
- English Club
Another online grammar reference guide
Vocabulary / Word lists
- Ogden's Basic English
850 simplified Language Basic English Words by Charles K. Ogden. It was released in 1930. With just 850 words everything may be said for all the purposes of everyday existence. is based on these 850 basic English words
- Book: Verbal Advantage by Charles Harrington Elster
This book for advanced levels and will help you learn more words. It's highly recommended book which not just informative but also interesting and fun to read
Vocabulary / Flashcards
- Anki
Anki is a program which makes remembering things easy. Because it's a lot more efficient than traditional study methods, you can either greatly decrease your time spent studying, or greatly increase the amount you learn
- Memrise
Flashcard platform to build vocabulary with user created lists of words
- Quizlet
Simple tools that let you study words
Vocabulary / Online Dictionaries
- Forvo
Find out how any english word is pronounced in different countries
- Dictionary
The world's leading digital dictionary. It provides defenitions, spellings, audio pronunciations, example sentences and word origins
- Thesaurus.com
The world's largest online thesaurus by Dictionary.com
- Oxford Dictionaries
Dictionaries with meanings, definitions, pronunciations and pictures
- Linguee
Dictionary with many examples of usage and pronunciation
- ReversoContext
Translate word in context
Tools
- Play Phrase
Tools allows to search and play specific soundbites from movies
- Lyrics Training
LyricsTraining is the new way to learn english and other languages through music and the lyrics of your favourite songs
- Grammarly
Grammarly makes you a better writer by finding and correcting up to 10 times more mistakes than your word processor
- Test your vocab
Measure your vocabulary sizes
- YouGlish
Improve your pronunciation
- Visuwords
To visualize words and its related lexicon
Exercises and Tests
Online Classes
- Preply
Connects students with tutors for personalized lessons. Great for finding skilled tutors and tailoring learning to individual needs
- iTalki
A popular platform for finding one-on-one language tutors
- Verbling
A well-known resource for connecting with one-on-one language teachers
- Lingoda
Offers group and private classes with native-speaking teachers, a fixed monthly fee, and an easy-to-use scheduling system
FAQ or Common Questions
- How one user learned 10,000 words
A user's journey to mastering 10,000 Korean words over three years
- How to learn a language
Effective methods for future language learners
- How can I improve my English listening skills?
Tips for enhancing understanding of spoken English
- How can I learn to speak English well in a non-English environment?
Strategies for practicing English outside of English-speaking contexts
- How can I make significant improvements to my spoken English in one month?
Actionable steps for quick progress in spoken English
- Are English-speaking courses helpful?
Discussion on the effectiveness of English-speaking courses
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