7-day free trial
English Online Course

The best way to improve how you speak English is to practise regularly with expert guidance—and you can start today with a free trial class from English Online by the British Council.

In our live online lessons, you'll speak with qualified teachers and interact with other learners in real-time. You’ll develop better pronunciation, expand your vocabulary, and gain the confidence to express yourself clearly in everyday situations.

Choose topics that matter to you and experience what it’s like to learn in a supportive, professional environment—completely free.

Take your first step towards better spoken English. Book your free class today.

Yes, you can! Subscribe to a Gold or Platinum package and benefit from a free 7-day trial period that includes 2 free class credits (which you can use to attend 2 group classes or 1 private class). You will be asked to fill in your payment information but you will not be charged during the trial period.

If you just want to explore our platform before you choose a monthly subscription plan, you can create a free English Online account without subscribing. You will not be able to book any classes, but you will gain access to the platform and you will be able to browse the available classes, class times and teachers.

To receive your trial, you'll need to enter some identity and payment information to create your English Online account (but you will not be charged). Once this has been securely processed, you will be able to instantly access our platform. If you choose to continue your studies with us after your 7-day trial period, your first payment will be automatically processed at the regular monthly subscription price. You can cancel at any time during your trial or monthly subscription.

English Online offers you a dynamic and interactive classroom experience, as well as access to premium online exercises that you can do in your own time. You will improve your speaking and study different topics ranging from business to social English in a vibrant and international environment.

We offer students complete flexibility and the chance to customise their studies to fit their personal needs and preferences. With English Online, you will be taught by the world’s leading English teaching experts in an inclusive and open environment, and you will reach your study goals in your own time and at your own pace.

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

With English Online, 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 English Online account.