Our Learn English apps | British Council

The British Council offers a variety of English learning apps. You can learn English through games, podcasts, videos and quizzes. These apps are effective in improving your English skills in grammar, vocabulary and exam preparation.

LearnEnglish Grammar

Perfect your grammar through thousands of questions in this interactive grammar workbook! Questions range from beginner to advanced level. There are two versions of this app, an English and American version:

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LearnEnglish Sounds Right

An interactive pronunciation chart shows vowels, consonants and diphthongs. It also features audio playback for phonemes, to improve your pronunciation.

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LearnEnglish Podcasts

Improve your listening and vocabulary skills with our host, as they talk about life in the UK. Each episode comes with audio scripts and comprehension exercises.

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Johnny Grammar’s Word Challenge

Race against the clock to answer as many grammar, vocabulary and spelling questions as you can in 60 seconds. Hosted by quizmaster Johnny Grammar, this exciting timed quiz app includes Beginner to Advanced level questions across a range of topics such as Food and Restaurants and Hobbies.

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LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime

Our Playtime app for kids has animated songs, stories and games that were designed by the British Council language learning experts. Download all the videos to watch whenever you want, even without internet connection.

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