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Discover Your Perfect English Learning Path

At the British Council, we believe that learning English online should be both accessible and tailored to your needs.

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  • Tailored Learning Experience
  • Expert British Council Teachers
  • Earn British Council badges and certificates

Find the course that fits your lifestyle

Why choose our English courses?

  • Tailored courses combining our expertise in teaching and assessment.
  • Learn from qualified expert teachers.
  • Different course formats to adapt to your needs.
  • Improve speaking, pronunciation, and vocabulary effectively.

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What Sets Us Apart?

  • Gain skills valued worldwide.
  • Benefit from our 90 years of experience in English language education.
  • Access cutting-edge online learning tools and resources.
  • Join a global network of learners and practice partners.

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Ready to Start Learning?

Choose the course that works best for you and take the next step towards speaking English fluently. It’s time to take control of your learning journey!

Flexible online English course

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You have a hectic schedule and need the flexibility to design your own learning path while focusing on specific social and work-related topics that enhance your career. You enjoy meeting new people and experiencing diverse teaching styles.

Flexible online English course

 

  • Customisable Schedule: Design your own timetable to fit your lifestyle.
  • Goal-Oriented: Select classes that align with your specific objectives.
  • Level Flexibility: Available from beginner to advanced levels.
  • Diverse Topics: Choose from a wide range of interests and subjects.
  • Teachers: You can choose different instructors for each class, allowing you to experience various teaching styles.
  • Classmates: Meet new students from around the world in each class, expanding your global network.

Fixed online English course

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You prefer a structured learning environment with a fixed schedule, allowing you to systematically improve your English skills through engaging social and work-related topics. You value consistency in your learning relationships with both teachers and classmates.

Fixed online English course

 

  • Fixed Learning: Follow a pre-designed curriculum for steady progress.
  • Regular Schedule: Consistent class times for routine-oriented learners.
  • Comprehensive Syllabus: Cover all aspects of English language systematically.
  • Level-Specific: Courses tailored to different proficiency levels.
  • Teachers: Same instructor throughout the course, building a consistent learning relationship.
  • Classmates: Study with the same group of students, fostering deeper connections and collaborative learning.

Here’s all you need to know about studying with us:

What does our flexible English online course offer?

We offer students a flexible and totally customised online course, with a variety of classes and teachers to choose from.

With our Flexible English online course, you can customise your study plan to suit your own preferences and study goals. You can choose to join:

  • 55-minute group classes with maximum 10 students per session – these classes include a set topic and focus on speaking and listening tasks. You will learn with other students at the same level as you, and you will receive instant feedback on your speaking, grammar and vocabulary. At the end of each class, the teacher will share valuable class materials with you for additional practice;
  •  25-minute private classes with our expert teachers – choose between private sessions with a set topic or book a freestyle private class and choose what you want to focus on. For a more intensive and personalised experience, you can attend private classes with your favourite teachers and learn at your own pace. Whether you want to learn about a set topic in a one-to-one setting or work on a specific task that is personalised to your study goals, we have the right private class for you! You will receive a report with personalised feedback after every private class you attend, which will help you track your progress;
  • 25-minute grammar or pronunciation webinars called Live25 sessions – these sessions are completely free and included as part of your subscription. You can join 4 of these sessions every month with an active subscription and use them as an opportunity for additional practice between your regular group or private classes. If you need extra help with understanding English verb tenses or  how to use intonation in a sentence, Live25 sessions offer you the opportunity to advance your knowledge.

Each class you book with a set topic includes access to premium online exercises that you complete before and after your live session with your teacher. These exercises will help you improve your reading, listening and vocabulary skills, as well as help you practice and revise what you have learnt after your class. To browse our available classes before you commit to a subscription plan, you can set up a free account.

What does our fixed English online course offer?

We offer students a 100% online English learning experience. Our online fixed course will help you improve your language skills and confidence so that you can use English with ease in your day-to-day life. You will study in small groups of maximum 10 students per class and you will be part of a vibrant and motivated online community that will help you reach your study goals with ease.

 

The duration of the fixed English Online course is 12 weeks and includes the following:

  • 55-minute group classes with maximum 10 students per session. You will attend 2 of these classes per week for the entire duration of your course. These classes include a set topic and focus on speaking and listening tasks. You will learn with other students at the same level as you, and you will receive instant feedback on your speaking, grammar and vocabulary. At the end of each class, the teacher will share valuable class materials with you for additional practice.

  • 25-minute grammar or pronunciation webinars called Live25 sessions. You can attend 4 of these webinars per month for the entire duration of your course. You can use these sessions as an opportunity for additional practice between your regular group classes - if you need extra help with understanding English verb tenses or how to use intonation in a sentence, Live25 sessions offer you the opportunity to advance your knowledge! You must book these sessions yourself whenever you wish to attend them.

  • premium pre-class and post-class online exercises: each live class you attend includes access to premium online exercises that you complete before and after your live session with your teacher. These exercises will help you improve your reading, listening and vocabulary skills, as well as help you practise and revise what you have learnt after your class. In addition to this, you can also further practise your English skills with extra activities available inside your account.

What will I learn in a Live25?

In every Live25 Grammar session, your teacher will explain different areas of grammar going through what they mean and how to use them. Examples include the verb tenses (present, past and future), or those related to parts of speech (adverbs, prepositions, comparatives) or questions (question tags, question formation).

In every Live25 Pronunciation session, your teacher will demonstrate different aspects of pronunciation: sounds and their combinations, word stress, sentence stress and intonation. You will learn how to speak more naturally and how to understand fast-connected speech in English.

How can I receive a British Council certificate?

Every time you complete 1 theme (all the online exercises included in the 6 lessons of that theme), you will be rewarded with a digital badge, which you can download or share with your network via LinkedIn, Whatsapp, Facebook or Twitter. Badges are a great way to track your progress and collect milestones on your English learning journey!

To view your badges, log in to your English Online Self-Study account and go to ‘Home.’ On the left side of your dashboard, you will see the section ‘Achievements.’ Click on the link below ‘Achievements.’

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