For everyone who is tired of monotonous cramming and incomprehensible grammar tasks, there are free sites for learning English. They are aimed at different users and are built in different formats. We hope you find something for yourself.

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1. "Inglex" - an online school with a free library of materials for self-study of the language. The blog's authors write articles on business, conversational and travel English. There are sections of different formats - from analysis of tenses to selections of TV series by level of knowledge.

In addition to expert articles, there are many other materials:

• weekly newsletter with analysis of news in English, tests, selections of words and resources;
• free webinars from leading school teachers;
• social networks with relevant materials;
• author's test to determine the level of English;
• free books, organizer and planner for self-study.

2. Engblog - over 10 years, the blog’s authors have written a lot of articles on various topics in English. Read materials on grammar, learn thematic selections of words, take tests and use tips on preparing for international exams. You can study articles by individual authors if you like a particular style of presentation.

3. Duolingo is another service for learning foreign languages ​​from scratch, writes AIN.ua. The project is financially supported by Google Capital, Ashton Kutcher and other good investors. The program is built in the form of a “tree of achievements”: in order to move to a new level, you must first score a certain number of points, which are given for correct answers. There are applications for iOS and Android.

4. LearnEnglish - materials for learning English are collected here in different formats: lessons, games, chats, etc. The site is available in English.

5. Situational English - suggests learning English through situations. The site contains about 150 articles, which, depending on the context, offer ready-made expressions and reactions. Materials are available in Russian.

6. Real-english.com - a site with lessons, articles and videos. Also available in Russian.

7. Eslpod.com - users are encouraged to work with podcasts, all of them are available on iTunes for free. There is also the opportunity to study with printouts of podcasts and dictionaries.

8. Learn American English online - all material is divided into levels and highlighted in a certain color for convenience. And teacher Paul explains grammar in video format.

9. Learnathome is a Russian service, convenient in that a lesson plan is created for the student every day, which can be completed in 30 minutes. Before starting, the user is recommended to take a quick test that will determine the level of language proficiency. If you skip the test, the service will install the program for the elementary level.

10. Ororo.tv - a service for learning English while watching films and popular TV series. The video player has a built-in translator in which you need to select the Russian language.

11. Film-english - a website for learning a language using short films, created by English teacher Kieran Donahue, winner of a number of prestigious educational awards in the UK.

12. TuneintoEnglish - the site offers to learn English with the help of music. Here you can take dictation of song lyrics, sing karaoke, find exercises for the lyrics, and guess what song is being talked about using diagrams.

13. FreeRice - a simulator for replenishing your English vocabulary with grammar exercises and tests. The service is supported by the United Nations World Food Programme, so the classes are designed like a game - for every correct answer you get a little rice to feed the hungry.

14. Memrise - the site is available in English. During the training, the user is asked to choose a meme to better remember the word or create their own associative image. Then you need to perform exercises on choosing the correct answer and listening to the word. The service is also available for iOS and Android.

15. Myspelling - a useful site for those who want to improve their spelling in English. The user is asked to listen to the word, then write it.

16. ManyThings - the site is aimed at those who are preparing for tests or exams in English. There are sections for practicing pronunciation (American, English), idioms, slang, etc.

17. ExamEnglish is suitable for those preparing for an international English exam (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, etc.).

18. Babeleo - here you can read books in the original with a professional translation before your eyes. The books are available for free to review, but to access the full versions you must subscribe.

19. Begin-English - English for beginners. A large selection of a wide variety of educational materials that were collected on a volunteer basis by students and graduate students of Moscow State University.

20. List-English - selection and classification of materials for learning English: online dictionaries, schools, forums, translators, tutors, tests, school textbooks, video courses, games, YouTube channels, podcasts and much more. New users are invited to download a 10-step plan that will help them learn more easily.

21. Englishtips.org - all English textbooks are collected here and are available for downloading or reading online.

Constant practice is still the most effective option for learning a foreign language. And the most convenient solution for gaining such experience is to register on an international social network. In this article, we have selected for you several excellent services for regular communication with foreigners.

1. Italki - a service that can turn any student into a teacher

1. Learning from native speakers.
2. Training is free.
3. Training is conducted only on unique material.

All community users are positioned not only as students, but also as teachers for those who want to master the language of another country.

Most of the services are free, however, premium access is available. This feature allows you to learn through video lessons and special tests, and you can also receive a certificate after completing the course.

3. Mylanguageexchange - many unique features in one place

Mylanguageexchange is a dream come true for everyone whose childhood was spent in the Soviet Union, the best solution for finding “pen pals”. However, the good news is that in this social network your friend will not be a random Fred from the United States, but exactly the person you want. As soon as you get to the site, you will be asked to describe the image of your ideal partner for communicating in a foreign language. It will be necessary to indicate his native language, as well as the one he needs to learn, his country of residence and his age. Everything else is at your discretion: all you have to do is choose users you like who meet your parameters, and bring the language you are learning to perfection together!

According to the site, more than a million users from 140 countries are registered on the portal, and the number of languages ​​is approaching 120. If live communication gets boring, you can always try various vocabulary games in English, pick up an interesting book in the library, or practice writing in chat.

4. Lang-8 - a portal to test your writing skills

The Lang-8 service is designed for working on written speech.

If you are not completely new to learning English, but rather “hone your skills,” then this service can offer you an ingenious solution. Lang-8 is an incredibly convenient service, useful for those who have mastered the basics of the language and want to train their writing skills. The training occurs as follows: the user writes several sentences or a full text in a foreign language, and a trusted person takes the text to work and checks it. After this, a native speaker of the user’s chosen language finds errors and makes corrections (or leaves the text untouched if you somehow incomprehensibly wrote everything perfectly).

The portal is a great solution for all grammar “maniacs” and for those whose confidence in their skills needs to be reinforced by testing. If we talk from a psychological point of view, this approach is acceptable, however, do not forget to practice oral speech (including in other services of the article).

5. Interpals - Facebook with a language focus

Interpals is a fairly famous social network, which is a huge multinational community. But unlike Facebook, the Interpals site is more focused on language learning rather than communication. To make new acquaintances and pen pals, you will need minimal knowledge of English and a desire to communicate with interesting people.

It is worth saying that there are a huge number of applications and services for learning foreign languages. This article presents only a small part. But you need to remember that it is impossible to master spoken language perfectly if you just sit in front of a computer screen. It is for this reason that the most important thing is to communicate, practice and not be afraid of mistakes.

We will be happy to read your reviews about English learning services in the comments. Suggest your options, and perhaps they will get into the next top!

Time to learn about the pitfalls of English grammar. Based on our experience, we have compiled a list of sites where it is great to practice it.

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For newbies

• EnglishDom.Grammar

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  Pros: detailed and accessible grammar rules, several types of tasks for consolidation, interesting and popular videos with exercises. A convenient dictionary with ready-made sets and the ability to create your own collections. Absolutely all exercises are supported by English voice acting, and the selection of material is based on the student’s interests. The site is also suitable for more advanced users, because it is possible to choose the difficulty level, and the list of grammatical topics is quite large.
  Minuses: Not all grammar topics have video explanations.

  Pros: Russian-language site that presents more than 75 grammar lessons with examples, explanations and tests. The site has excellent videos created by native speakers.
  Minuses: not the most convenient and outdated interface.

  Pros: This site is perfect for beginners. The theoretical part is written in clear and simple language; you won’t have to rack your brains trying to figure out complex structures. All topics are perfectly structured - from easy to more complex.
  Minuses: Students at higher levels may find it simple and boring.

For those in the know

• BritishCouncil

  learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/english-grammar

  Pros: the same site from the British Council where you can read the rules in English and practice your grammar by selecting the desired category. The site has a lot of other useful information, as well as games in English and preparation for exams.
  Minuses: the site is positioned as intended for all levels, but is entirely in English.

  Pros: An interesting and detailed blog on the topic of grammar from the popular service Grammarly. You can find a lot of useful information on grammar, writing and modern slang.
  Minuses: There are no tasks to reinforce the rules.

  Pros: a cool site from a whole team of teachers with video explanations and a fun way of presenting grammar rules. There are exercises for consolidation and breakdown by topic.
  Minuses: The site is entirely in English, so some details will have to be clarified using dictionaries.

  Pros: the site is conveniently divided into categories: tenses, nouns, verbs, prepositions and other grammar topics. You can also find video lessons on the site and, if you do not have constant access to the Internet, tasks and rules can be downloaded to your computer or phone.
  Minuses: The site may seem difficult for beginners learning English.

  Pros: here are rules, examples and exercises, as well as a division into difficulty levels. A distinctive feature of this resource is that after each topic there is an example of using a rule not just in a sentence, but in a literary text.
  Minuses: quite complex even for users with a high level of language knowledge.

For experts

• reddit

  www.reddit.com/r/grammar

  Pros: a very famous site with a separate section dedicated to grammar. It will be useful to everyone who already speaks English well and wants to understand its individual aspects and nuances, because on the site you can get answers from the most qualified specialists.
  Minuses: there are no tasks to reinforce the rules, the site is entirely in English.

  Pros: The site also needs no introduction. Here you can learn about English grammar and individual cases of using certain vocabulary.
  Minuses: The site provides reference information only, without consolidation exercises.

  Pros: a site that is often used by many teachers. The nuances of grammar, the frequency of use of certain words, modern slang or the history of origin and pronunciation - this and even more can be found out here.
  Minuses: There are also no tasks to reinforce the rules, and it is worth looking through all the comments to make sure the answer is correct.

We hope the resources above will help you master tricky English grammar.

Continue to study English comprehensively: words, grammar, written and speaking practice, live communication. It is this approach that will help you master the language much faster than studying its individual aspects.

We wish you good luck in your studies and look forward to your comments!

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The path to IT lies through English language courses, and there’s nothing you can do about it. Without proficiency in it at least at an above-average level, there is no point in even thinking about retraining as programmers - only those who are not aware of the difficulties of translation are hired on dollar salaries. We periodically publish collections of free programming courses, but today we decided to collect websites for learning English. All of them are free, targeted at different users and built in different formats. We hope you find something for yourself.

1. Duolingo is one of the most popular services for learning foreign languages ​​from scratch. The project is financially supported by Google Capital, Ashton Kutcher and other good investors. The program is built in the form of a “tree of achievements”: in order to move to a new level, you first need to score a certain number of points, which are given for correct answers. There are applications for iOS and Android.
2. LearnEnglish - materials for learning English are collected here in different formats: lessons, games, chats, etc. The site is available in English.
3. Situational English - offers to learn English through situations. The site contains about 150 articles, which, depending on the context, offer ready-made expressions and reactions. Materials are available in Russian.
4. Real-english.com - a site with lessons, articles and videos. Also available in Russian.
5. Eslpod.com - users are encouraged to work with podcasts, all of which are available on iTunes for free. There is also the opportunity to study with printouts of podcasts and dictionaries.
6. Learn American English online - all material is divided into levels and highlighted in a certain color for convenience. And teacher Paul explains grammar in video format.
7. Learnathome is a Russian service, convenient in that a lesson plan is created for the student every day, which can be completed in 30 minutes. Before starting, the user is recommended to take a quick test that will determine the level of language proficiency. If you skip the test, the service will install the program for the elementary level.
   
8. Edu-station is a Russian-language site where you can not only watch video lectures, work with notes and books, but also with an interactive dictionary. There is paid content.
9. Оroro.tv is a service for learning English while watching films and popular TV series. The video player has a built-in translator in which you need to select the Russian language.
10. Film-english - a website for language learning through short films, created by English teacher Kieran Donahue, winner of a number of prestigious educational awards in the UK.
11. TuneintoEnglish - the site offers to learn English with the help of music. Here you can take dictation of song lyrics, sing karaoke, find exercises for the lyrics, and guess what song is being talked about based on the diagrams.
12. FreeRice is a simulator for improving your English vocabulary with grammar exercises and tests. The service is supported by the United Nations World Food Programme, so the classes are designed like a game - for every correct answer you get a little rice to feed the hungry.
    
13. Memrise - the site is available in English. During the training, the user is asked to choose a meme to better remember the word or create their own associative image. Then you need to perform exercises on choosing the correct answer and listening to the word. The service is also available for iOS and Android.
14. Myspelling is a useful site for those who want to improve their English spelling. The user is asked to listen to the word, then write it.
15. ManyThings - the site is aimed at those who are preparing for tests or exams in English. There are sections for practicing pronunciation (American, English), idioms, slang, etc.
16. ExamEnglish is suitable for those who are preparing for an international English exam (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, etc.).
17. Babeleo - here you can read books in the original with a professional translation before your eyes. The books are available for free to review, but to access the full versions you must subscribe.
    
18. Begin-English - English for beginners. A large selection of a wide variety of educational materials that students and graduate students of Moscow State University collected at volunteer ambushes.
19. List-English - selection and classification of materials for learning English: online dictionaries, schools, forums, translators, tutors, tests, school textbooks, video courses, games, YouTube channels, podcasts and much more. New users are encouraged to download a 10-step plan that will help them learn more easily.
20. Englishtips.org - all English textbooks are collected here and are available for downloading or reading online.

It is also possible to learn the language on the Ukrainian site Prometheus - an online business English course has been available here since January 2016. Previously, the site also published a selection from Prometheus founder Ivan Primachenko.

If the video format suits you best, you can find suitable courses in our selection.

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In this article you will learn about interesting and useful services, simulators, schools and sites for finding a tutor on Skype for learning English. With their help, you can learn English or any foreign language quickly, easily and inexpensively!

Lingualeo

The LinguaLeo educational platform allows you to learn and practice English using game mechanics. Throughout the entire training process, you will be accompanied by the lion cub Leo, who aims to motivate you to continue studying and come back every day to complete new tasks.

At the initial stage, the service conducts a short survey to determine language skills and learning goals. Based on the test results, you will receive an individual training program. All tasks for the current day are located on the first tab of the site.

Chapter "Materials" offers more than 250 thousand audio, video and text materials with which you can train reading and listening techniques, as well as build your vocabulary. Every movie, cartoon or lecture contains clickable subtitles. An unfamiliar word can be immediately translated and added to your dictionary.

Studying and repeating words occurs in the section "Workout". The service offers more than 10 different types of training: word translation, sprint, crossword, brainstorm and others.

Next section "Grammar". All the basic English grammar rules are provided here, each of which is practiced with thousands of examples.

Chapter "Courses" will help you prepare for the Unified State Exam and other exams, improve your English for travel or for business communication. Each online intensive is aimed at a comprehensive study of a specific topic.

LinguaLeo allows you to use all materials for free, take basic training and grammar courses on your computer and on your phone using a mobile application.

To open access to all training and courses and speed up the learning process, a paid subscription is provided. You can register with LinguaLeo using the link below; the service gives new users a discount of up to 20%.

Puzzle English

The service has three sections. The first one is called Puzzle English, second - Puzzle Movies and the third - Teacher method.

In the first section you will be able to familiarize yourself with the grammar of the language, learn and repeat new words with the help of game tasks and training. The main tasks are “Video” and “Audio puzzles” (which is how the service got its name).

After playing a short fragment, you will have to assemble the phrase you heard using the words given to you.

In addition to these training sessions, the service has educational games that are aimed at improving language skills. For example, you can compete with other users in general erudition by answering questions in English.

Puzzle English will help you learn grammar with videos and exercises. The catalog contains more than 600 lessons, which are sorted by category and difficulty.

As you complete various exercises and tasks, you will be able to save words to your personal dictionary. The peculiarity of the functionality is that each word is provided with voice acting, translation and a short video example of use.

Next section "Puzzle Movies" contains films, TV series and television shows with English and Russian subtitles. Some of the presented content is accompanied by video comments from teachers on interesting phrases, a separate set of words for the series, and exercises and tests right during viewing.

Third section "Teacher Method" designed for beginners. It contains programs with detailed video lessons with a teacher and a set of reinforcing exercises.

Puzzle English will help you develop linguistic flexibility and begin to understand the language more deeply. A variety of exercises and games helps keep you interested and continue your daily activities.

The free functionality is limited; to access all the features of the service you need to purchase a subscription. Puzzle English regularly runs promotions, so we recommend taking advantage of one of them for significant savings.

Skyeng

The service offers remote learning of English with a teacher via Skype. It is convenient and affordable especially for residents of small towns.

SkyEng provides free trial lesson, where you will learn how online learning works, get acquainted with the learning platform and understand whether this format is right for you.

After a trial lesson, the methodologist will select one of 2,000 certified teachers, taking into account your current language knowledge and learning requirements.

You choose an English course according to your goals and interests. Training takes place with a personal teacher at a time convenient for you on our own VimBox platform.

The platform automates the process of self-training. The service provides a function for automatically checking completed tasks, personal selection of exercises and interactive materials. Free conversation clubs are also regularly held and pronunciation consultations from native speakers are available.

For each student, grammar analysis, learning new words using a mobile application and browser extension, and watching films and TV series in the original with subtitles are available.

You can sign up for a free introductory lesson using the link below.

EnglishDom

The service combines English via Skype, an online trainer and a conversation club.
The basic conditions are similar to SkyEng. Training takes place remotely with a personal teacher, you choose a convenient time for classes, and the first introductory lesson is absolutely free.
The learning process is based on a digital textbook and modern methods. You prepare for theory in advance and go through interactive exercises, and in class you reinforce the material you have covered.

In addition, EnglishDom offers online courses. In your personal account, you can choose a suitable program, study grammar rules and sets of words, and also watch popular videos with English and Russian subtitles.
The third component of the service is conversation club. Here you can openly communicate with different people on topics that interest you. The maximum number of participants is limited to 7 people. Each videoconference is moderated by a teacher.

Here you learn to speak confidently and easily with strangers and openly express your opinions.

You can sign up for a trial lesson or register for online courses using the link to the website.

Englex

The site provides the opportunity to learn English with a personal teacher via Skype. During the free introductory lesson, you can get acquainted with the service and the tutor, and create a personal schedule.

Inglex has basic and specialized areas of training. The service will help you improve your level of English for work or travel, as well as prepare for exams and interviews. It is possible to create an individual program and communicate with a native speaker.

The functionality of the service is weaker than SkyEng and EnglishDom, but it has lower prices and a different set of teachers and educational courses. Using the link below, you can take a free introductory lesson and get your own impression of the site.

If the capabilities of the proposed sites are not enough for you, then I suggest you pay attention to the following Western projects.

• is an online service for learning English and 11 other foreign languages. Learning occurs through sequential completion of interactive lessons. Each lesson consists of a detailed analysis of dialogues and is aimed at studying typical conversational situations.

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