Useful websites:
BBC Learning English: Courses and resources for all skill levels.
British Council Learn English: Free English courses in communication skills, grammar and vocabulary.
Free online courses for refugees – OpenLearn – Open University: A range of free online courses in topics such as ESOL, Maths and Digital Skills.
Excellence Gateway: A wide range of learning materials, including topics such as Grammar and Vocabulary, UK life and English for work.
Gateway – Activities to Do On Your Own: Activities to work through in your spare time at beginner/intermediate level
Spotlight English: Improve listening skills by listening to native English speakers. Also available on Spotify and YouTube.
The English Hub for Refugees: Activities for Beginner and Lower-Intermediate speakers.
Breaking News English: Free online lessons based on the latest news stories, for 7 levels of ability
Activities for ESL Students: A range of grammar quizzes, vocabulary quizzes and crossword puzzles from beginner to advanced
Video courses:
BBC Learning English – YouTube: grammar, vocabulary, listening, punctuation, study tips and much more.
Learn English with Cambridge – YouTube: all aspects of English language learning.
Oxford Online English – YouTube: spoken English, Business English, study skills, pronunciation and more.
GoEnglish – YouTube: clear videos on grammar and vocabulary.
Learn English with Papa Teach Me – YouTube
English Like A Native – YouTube
Quick links
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English for the workplace resourcesDirectory for Ethnically Diverse Communities
Details of the many organisations and agencies, from
all sectors, that offer support services for people from Black, Asian and Ethnically
Diverse communities in Devon
