Improve your English with our fun and exciting learning apps! Designed for all the family, our games, podcasts, videos and quizzes will help you learn English at home or on the move.

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IELTS Academic

If you’re planning to pursue higher education or are looking for professional opportunities in English-speaking countries, the IELTS Academic test is probably a good fit for you. It uses more academic language and assesses whether you have the readiness to begin studies or training.

IELTS Academic is available on computer at our test centres, as well as remotely through IELTS Online.

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LearnEnglish Grammar (UK Edition)

Perfect your grammar through thousands of questions in this interactive grammar workbook. Questions range from beginner to advanced level.

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IELTS General Training

If you are aiming to study at a level below a degree, work in English-speaking countries or your own country, or immigrate to an English-speaking country, the IELTS General Training test is the right choice for you.

IELTS General Training is available on computer.

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LearnEnglish Video

Watch and listen to real, everyday English conversations to improve your listening skills. 

Download for: iOS | Android 

Teachers – focus on your professional development

We’re always exploring innovative and engaging ways to support teachers and school leaders to achieve their development goals. Our training courses give you the skills and confidence needed to integrate global learning themes into lessons.

Prepare for your IELTS test

Prepare for your IELTS test with a range of free resources from the British Council. We have videos and apps, as well as practice tests and webinars. Choose the preparation materials that suit you and start getting ready for your IELTS test today. 

LearnEnglish Sounds Right

An interactive pronunciation chart shows vowels, consonants and diphthongs. It also features audio playback for phonemes and sample words of the sounds.

Download for: iOS  Android