Guides: Resources for English Language: Tools & Apps

Conversational and Listening Comprehension

Babbel
The focus is on vocabulary, to help understand the language better, rather than just memorising words. The lessons are divided into real-world topics, to enable having comprehensible conversations.
British Council Phonemic Chart
Enables user to see and listen to all of the sounds of English.
Duolingo
Reading and listening comprehension, grammar practice, vocabulary expansion and the unique feature of conversation practice!
FluentU
It uses real-world videos such as commercials and news, to turn them into English-learning experiences.
General English Podcasts
The episodes are divided into different sections, from fictional drama and jokes to quizzes and language advice.
HelloEnglish
A spoken English app with interactive modules and lessons through games. Includes bilingual dictionary.
Johnny Grammar's Word Challenge App
Great for quick on-the-go English Language practice.
Memrise.com App
Watch and learn real conversational language from native speakers.
Talkenglish.com
Variety of English listening Apps.

Common Errors in English Usage
Explains common errors and how to avoid making them.
Exam English
Academic word lists.
General English Magazine
Read articles about a wide variety of topics. The articles are written for intermediate learners.
Grammarcheck.net
Allows you to input your writing and identify common grammar errors.
RMIT Academic word list tool
Contains the most important words you need to know to be successful in your studies.
UsingEnglish.com
Free language quizzes and printable worksheets.