{"id":822,"date":"2023-01-04T12:26:42","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T12:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/supporting-ukraine\/?page_id=822"},"modified":"2025-10-15T15:44:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T14:44:20","slug":"practise-english-outside-the-classroom","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/learning-english-in-devon\/learners\/practise-english-outside-the-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Practise English at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/support-in-devon\/learning-english-in-devon\/learners\/\">Back<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Useful websites:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/learningenglish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC Learning English<\/a>: Courses and resources for all skill levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learnenglish.britishcouncil.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Council Learn English<\/a>:&nbsp; Free English courses in communication skills, grammar and vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.open.edu\/openlearn\/society-politics-law\/resources-refugees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free online courses for refugees &#8211; OpenLearn &#8211; Open University<\/a>: A range of free online courses in topics such as ESOL, Maths and Digital Skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/esol.excellencegateway.org.uk\/content\/learners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Excellence Gateway:<\/a> A wide range of learning materials, including topics such as Grammar and Vocabulary, UK life and English for work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Independent-Stage-1-Activities-to-do-on-your-own.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Gateway \u2013 Activities to Do On Your Own<\/a>: Activities to work through in your spare time at beginner\/intermediate level<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/spotlightenglish.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotlight English<\/a>: Improve listening skills by listening to native English speakers. Also available on Spotify and YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theenglishhubforrefugees.com\/materials\/level-a1-minus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The English Hub for Refugees<\/a>: Activities for Beginner and Lower-Intermediate speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breaking News English<\/a>: Free online lessons based on the latest news stories, for 7 levels of ability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/a4esl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Activities for ESL Students<\/a>: A range of grammar quizzes, vocabulary quizzes and crossword puzzles from beginner to advanced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Video courses:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/bbclearningenglish\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC Learning English \u2013 YouTube:<\/a> grammar, vocabulary, listening, punctuation, study tips and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/LearnEnglishwithCambridge\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn English with Cambridge \u2013 YouTube<\/a>:&nbsp; all aspects of English language learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/oxfordonlineenglish\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oxford Online English \u2013 YouTube<\/a>: spoken English, Business English, study skills, pronunciation and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/WatchandLearnEnglish\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoEnglish \u2013 YouTube<\/a>: clear videos on grammar and vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/papateachme\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn English with Papa Teach Me \u2013 YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/tofluency\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">To Fluency \u2013 YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0Hg2Ks00kCekyjZG_LxOmg\/playlists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">English Like A Native \u2013 YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/support-in-devon\/learning-english-in-devon\/learners\/\">Back<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"multi-column-cards clearfix show-border\" id=\"block_acf-block-68efb343a2f02\" ><header class=\"content-header\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-center\"><div class=\"cell small-10 medium-9 large-8\"><h2 class=\"show-for-sr text-center\">Quick links<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/header><div class=\"content-cards content-border content-border-left text-dark\"><ul class=\"grid-x small-up-12 medium-up-2 large-up-3 grid-margin-x\"><li class=\"cell content-outer col-1\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/maps\/\">Find a Class<\/a><\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><p>Find a free English class to join, face-to-face near you or online<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer has-image\"><figure class=\"content-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/02\/devon-420x315.png\" class=\"attachment-large-thumb size-large-thumb\" alt=\"map of Devon with blue pins showing location of English classes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/02\/devon-420x315.png 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/02\/devon-320x240.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-outer col-2\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/learning-english-in-devon\/\">Return to Learning English<\/a><\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><p>English resources for teachers and students, for all levels<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer has-image\"><figure class=\"content-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2022\/12\/beginner-420x315.png\" class=\"attachment-large-thumb size-large-thumb\" alt=\"student and teacher\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2022\/12\/beginner-420x315.png 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2022\/12\/beginner-640x480.png 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2022\/12\/beginner-320x240.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-outer col-3\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/key-services\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/\">Business and Employment<\/a><\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><p>Employment and career support,<br \/>\nLibrary work clubs,<br \/>\nVolunteering opportunities,<br \/>\nAdvice on starting a business,<br \/>\nEnglish for the workplace resources<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer has-image\"><figure class=\"content-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2022\/12\/career-2-420x315.png\" class=\"attachment-large-thumb size-large-thumb\" alt=\"scrabble tiles forming the word &quot;career&quot;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2022\/12\/career-2-420x315.png 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2022\/12\/career-2-320x240.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-outer col-4\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><h3><span class=\"\">Directory for Ethnically Diverse Communities<\/span><\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><p>Details of the many organisations and agencies, from<br \/>\nall sectors, that offer support services for people from Black, Asian and Ethnically<br \/>\nDiverse communities in Devon<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer has-image\"><figure class=\"content-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/12\/title-of-diverse-devon-flag-420x315.png\" class=\"attachment-large-thumb size-large-thumb\" alt=\"title section of diversity flag\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/12\/title-of-diverse-devon-flag-420x315.png 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/12\/title-of-diverse-devon-flag-320x240.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-outer col-5\"><div class=\"content-inner  text-dark\"><div class=\"content-details\"><header class=\"content-heading\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement-new\">Return to homepage<\/a><\/h3><\/header><div class=\"content-intro\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content-image-outer has-image\"><figure class=\"content-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/03\/M-and-R-logo-just-globe-1-420x315.png\" class=\"attachment-large-thumb size-large-thumb\" alt=\"Migration and resettlement logo - just globe, no text\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/03\/M-and-R-logo-just-globe-1-420x315.png 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/03\/M-and-R-logo-just-globe-1-640x480.png 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2024\/03\/M-and-R-logo-just-globe-1-320x240.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back Useful websites: BBC Learning English: Courses and resources for all skill levels. British Council Learn English:&nbsp; Free English courses in communication skills, grammar and vocabulary. Free online courses for refugees &#8211; OpenLearn &#8211; Open University: A range of free online courses in topics such as ESOL, Maths and Digital Skills. 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