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Improving grammar, vocabulary, and listening comprehension, with exercises focused on practical, real-world English.

Learn English Feel Good

Find the section titled "What would you like to do today?" and follow the topics below.

Check off sections as you complete them.

• Practice vocabulary
• Practice reading comprehension
• Practice English grammar
• Practice pronunciation

• Use the listening exercises to improve comprehension and pronunciation. Practice business English sections by writing emails or dialogues based on the exercises.
• Test yourself with the quizzes and repeat them until you get a high score.
• Try shadowing: listen to a sentence, pause, and repeat it aloud to improve pronunciation.
• Combine listening practice with real-world exposure (for example, watch English shows, podcasts, or YouTube videos).
• Keep a vocabulary notebook to record new words and review them regularly.

Practicing grammar rules, building vocabulary, and improving reading comprehension through printable worksheets for self-study.

English For Everyone

Click the three short black lines in the top right corner to open the menu.

Check off sections as you complete them.

• Verb tenses
• Sentence completion
• Count and noncount nouns
• Subjects and predicates
• Forming questions
• Irregular verbs
• Modal auxiliary verbs
• Sentence correction
• Reading comprehension
• Active/passive voice

• Download and print the worksheets to practice regularly.
• Start with easier worksheets and gradually move to more advanced ones.
• Use the answer keys to self-check your work and learn from mistakes. Set a study schedule (for example, one worksheet per day or per topic).
• After completing a worksheet, try to explain the concept in your own words to test your understanding.

Practicing workplace and business English, improving writing skills for emails and documents, and building professional vocabulary.

Blair English

Go to "The exercises and articles" column and complete the sections in order.

Check off sections as you complete them.

• Meetings
• Numbers and figures
• Emails and letters
• Telephone English
• English expressions
• Verbs and verbal phrases
• Social English
• General business English
• All the exercises (if needed)

• After reading an explanation, write a short paragraph using the new grammar or vocabulary.
• Teach what you learn to someone else—it helps reinforce your understanding.
• Try role-playing exercises using the dialogues provided.
• Set a consistent study routine (for example, 30 minutes daily).
• Don’t just memorize—practice using the language actively.
• Review past lessons regularly to reinforce what you've learned.

Building a strong foundation in grammar, covering word-level and sentence-level structures in a structured way.

EnglishClub

Start with word-level grammar (9 parts of speech), then move to sentence-level grammar.

• Word-level grammar (9 parts of speech)
• Sentence-level grammar

• Start with word-level grammar before moving to sentence-level grammar to build a solid foundation.
• Take notes on tricky grammar points and practice forming your own sentences.
• Check off sections as you complete them.

Ideal for in-depth explanations and reference material, perfect for learners who want to understand complex grammar rules in detail.

Online English Grammar Book

Under "Grammar Tutorials and Reference Tools," study in the order described.

• Verb tenses
• Irregular verbs
• Phrasal verb intro
• Dictionary
• Verb and preposition
• Dictionary
• Modals
• Gerunds
• Prepositions
• Articles
• Mini-grammar tutorials

• Check off sections as you complete them.
• Use the "Grammar Tutorials and Reference Tools" section as a study guide rather than reading passively.
• Test yourself with online exercises after each section to reinforce learning.

Great for interactive grammar exercises and drills, making grammar learning engaging through practice-based activities.

Grammar Bytes

Scroll down to "Exercises" and click "here" Study all areas, but leave "Parallel Structure" for last as it is the most challenging.

• All major grammar topics
• Parallel structure (last)

• Complete as many interactive exercises as possible. If you get an answer wrong, read the explanation carefully and redo the question. Save "Parallel Structure" for last, as it is the most challenging.
• Check off sections as you complete them.

Best for step-by-step learning using a color-coded system, allowing learners to progress gradually from basic to advanced grammar.

Learn American English Online

Study in color order: blue, red, yellow, green, purple, orange, violet.

• Blue
• Red
• Yellow
• Green
• Purple
• Orange
• Violet

• Follow the color-coded learning system in order. Don’t skip ahead—each color builds on previous lessons.
• Check off sections as you complete them.

Level-based grammar practice, helping learners choose their level and focus on targeted exercises for steady improvement.

UVic Study Zone

Choose your English level and study each section (except puzzles and games).

• Level-based grammar lessons

• Choose the right level before starting (beginner, intermediate, or advanced). Complete all exercises in a section before moving to the next.
• Avoid puzzles and games if your focus is grammar improvement.
• Check off sections as you complete them.

Understanding and practicing every individual sound in American English.

Sounds American

Learn North American English sounds using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).

Check off sections as you complete them.

• IPA pronunciation guide
• Vowel sounds
• Consonant sounds

• Pay close attention to mouth and tongue positioning for each sound.
• Practice by repeating words after the model audio/video.
• Practice by audio or video recording yourself speaking and improve more by repeating a few times.

Listening and practicing pronunciation through visual and audio guidance.

Sounds American YouTube

Find the section "Each and Every Sound of American English" and watch videos for pronunciation practice.

• Vowel and consonant
• Pronunciation
• Word and sentence pronunciation

• Watch videos multiple times and imitate the speaker as closely as possible.
• Record yourself and compare with the original sounds

Improving vocabulary through quizzes and word exercises.

Self-Study Vocabulary Skill-Building

Explore self-directed quizzes on grammar and vocabulary.

Check off sections as you complete them.

• Basic vocabulary
• Synonyms and antonyms
• Commonly confused words
• Word forms and root words
• Medium-level vocabulary
• Difficult vocabulary
• Crosswords (for advanced learners)

• Start with easy quizzes, then move to medium and difficult levels.
• Save Crosswords for later—only attempt them after mastering most of the medium-to-difficult vocabulary.
• Track your progress and revisit challenging words regularly.

Start with word and sentence level studies, then move to paragraph level.

Check off sections as you complete them.

• Word-level grammar
• Sentence-level grammar
• Paragraph development
• Optional: "Ask Grammar" section for extra learning

• Follow the order from word-level, sentence-level, paragraph-level for a solid writing foundation.
• Practice writing sentences and paragraphs using learned grammar rules.
• Avoid skipping topics—each section builds on the previous one.

Definitions, pronunciation and word origins.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Search for word meanings, listen to pronunciations, and explore word origins.

• Use the audio feature to hear the correct pronunciation.
• Check the "Word of the Day" to expand your vocabulary.

Word definitions and usage examples

Dictionary.com

Look up meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and sentence examples.

• Read example sentences to understand how words are used in context.
• Practice new words by writing your own example sentences.

Finding synonyms and antonyms

Thesaurus.com

Discover alternative words to improve your writing.

• Avoid overusing synonyms—check the "Commonly Confused Words" section.
• Use a combination of these resources—start with Merriam-Webster, check synonyms on Thesaurus.com, and refine word usage with Ozdic.com.

Learning word combinations (collocations)

Online Collocations Dictionary

Find which words commonly appear together. Example: dive (…down, take a…, let’s … into).

• Use it to write more natural sentences by learning common word pairings.
• Bookmark these websites for quick access while studying or writing.