Practise English at Home
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**Useful websites:**
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[BBC Learning English](https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/): Courses and resources for all skill levels.

[British Council Learn English](https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/):  Free English courses in communication skills, grammar and vocabulary.

[Free online courses for refugees – OpenLearn – Open University](https://www.open.edu/openlearn/society-politics-law/resources-refugees): A range of free online courses in topics such as ESOL, Maths and Digital Skills.

[Excellence Gateway:](https://esol.excellencegateway.org.uk/content/learners) 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](https://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Independent-Stage-1-Activities-to-do-on-your-own.pdf): Activities to work through in your spare time at beginner/intermediate level

[Spotlight English](https://spotlightenglish.com/): Improve listening skills by listening to native English speakers. Also available on Spotify and YouTube.

[The English Hub for Refugees](https://www.theenglishhubforrefugees.com/materials/level-a1-minus/): Activities for Beginner and Lower-Intermediate speakers.

[Breaking News English](https://breakingnewsenglish.com/): Free online lessons based on the latest news stories, for 7 levels of ability

[Activities for ESL Students](http://a4esl.org/): A range of grammar quizzes, vocabulary quizzes and crossword puzzles from beginner to advanced

**Video courses:**
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[BBC Learning English – YouTube:](https://www.youtube.com/user/bbclearningenglish/playlists) grammar, vocabulary, listening, punctuation, study tips and much more.

[Learn English with Cambridge – YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnEnglishwithCambridge/playlists):  all aspects of English language learning.

[Oxford Online English – YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/oxfordonlineenglish/playlists): spoken English, Business English, study skills, pronunciation and more.

[GoEnglish – YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/WatchandLearnEnglish/videos): clear videos on grammar and vocabulary.

[Learn English with Papa Teach Me – YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/papateachme/playlists)

[To Fluency – YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/tofluency/playlists)

[English Like A Native – YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Hg2Ks00kCekyjZG_LxOmg/playlists)

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Quick links
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- ### [Find a Class](https://www.devon.gov.uk/migration-and-resettlement/maps/)

    Find a free English class to join, face-to-face near you or online

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- ### [Return to Learning English](https://www.devon.gov.uk/migration-and-resettlement/learning-english-in-devon/)

    English resources for teachers and students, for all levels

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- ### [Business and Employment](https://www.devon.gov.uk/migration-and-resettlement/key-services/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project/)

    Employment and career support,
    Library work clubs,
    Volunteering opportunities,
    Advice on starting a business,
    English for the workplace resources

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- ### Directory 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

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- ### [Return to homepage](https://www.devon.gov.uk/migration-and-resettlement-new)

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