English As A Second Language

Posted on August 11th, 2011 by Nikol Hasler 1,266 Comments

Top 5 Free Websites to Learn English

Are you learning English and need help with grammar or verb conjugation? Do you want to learn new vocabulary or slang? No matter if you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced student, you can find help online with these free English as a Second Language websites.

1- Dave’s ESL Cafe

This is a complete website that can help you learn and practice English. You can find tips on using idioms, slang and phrasal verbs. Take quizzes to test your knowledge and practice English-language concepts. You can also post questions and get answers on the help center and student forums.

2- About.com English as a Second Language e-mail courses

Sign up for free English courses from About.com and you’ll get regular e-mails that will help you learn English. Choose from the following:

• Beginning English
• English Learning Tip of the Day
• English Word of the Day
• Intensive Grammar
• Vocabulary

3- The Classroom by Voice of America

Watch videos and listen to news stories to improve your listening and vocabulary skills. Also, find basic, intermediate and advanced activities to learn English.  You can also hear English words and their meaning.

4- Heinle’s Newbury House Dictionary of American English

Do you need to find the definition of a word? Use this online dictionary to find simple and clear definitions, as well as sample sentences and idioms. You can also find cultural facts and figures.

5- Private English Portal on YouTube

Watch this series of videos with subtitles on YouTube designed to help English learners develop their listening and comprehension skills. You can also do a search for “learn English” on YouTube to find other videos.

Don’t forget to visit your local library to find more resources to help you learn English.

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1. Maria Cristina says:

   08/11/2011 at 6:43 pm

   No sent me comercial course English please, only I need learn by the Web: Grammar intense but course free and lesent too

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   • imran says:

     08/17/2011 at 1:41 am

     nice

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     • getachew says:

       08/26/2011 at 7:38 am

       i like learn english languge

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       • irfan ali says:

         09/03/2011 at 2:03 am

         i understand when some one speak english i know wts he saying but i dont speak english how i can solve my problum.

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         • Nikhat Sultana says:

           09/10/2011 at 2:27 am

           try and watch english news and read english news paper
         • banu says:

           09/22/2011 at 4:00 am

           i too have same problem
         • vaneet says:

           09/24/2011 at 6:22 am

           irfan sir speak english front on the mirror.,
         • rakesh says:

           09/29/2011 at 5:36 am

           I am facing same problem
         • VK says:

           10/03/2011 at 9:08 am

           I have seen all comment, i also want to improve my communicatio as well as written skill would help me out………
         • Shumailla says:

           10/04/2011 at 2:10 am

           i loveeeeeeeeeeeeee english so much i understand wht he/she is speaking but i can’t speak huh wht should i do i read mag i use net facebook twitter yahoo too but no faida 
         • yaseen says:

           10/07/2011 at 7:31 am

           Dear Irfan,

           Dont worry,Its reputed problem to spoke in english with the new person,so please eliminate nagitive thoughts in your mind and latter you will do any.

           you follow the instructions by regulerly,

           1)Reading
           2)Listening
           3)Speaking
           finally understanding in What you reading?,What you Listening? andWhat you speaking.
         • amit majumder says:

           10/14/2011 at 7:10 am

           my problem is i am not good in english so what i am do.
         • suman says:

           10/19/2011 at 9:20 am

           i have same problem
         • gagana says:

           11/13/2011 at 8:31 pm

           i m gagana. i m now working in it field on Bangalore. i have
           problem in communication with our friends/office safe. thus how can i solve my this type of problem ? please tell me……….
         • srinu says:

           12/23/2011 at 8:12 pm

           Hi, frnd whatever it may be correct or wrong u speak in english then only u can improve other wise u cant improve… what ever speaking listen carefully and reply them
         • topaa says:

           02/22/2012 at 4:58 pm

           for those of u who face difficulty in either written, or spoken english please contact me on my email.

           i would love to help every girl who agrees to suck my dick and blow me.

           yous truly
         • sheena says:

           03/10/2012 at 9:49 pm

           do give tenses exercises as they are comman
         • MANISH KUMARsays:

           03/23/2012 at 10:17 pm

           SPOKE ENGLISH
         • Hanin says:

           03/30/2012 at 10:52 pm

           me too..
         • Pradip says:

           05/07/2012 at 7:12 pm

           Use English word as much as you know rather than using the other languages. Just spoken practice of 2 hour daily will help to achieve your success.
         • lucky says:

           05/25/2012 at 2:14 am

           I want to lean how to speak english.
         • Chris Melix Caoilesays:

           07/13/2012 at 5:51 pm

           speaking in english though it twirls our tongues would be fun,… i am not fluent in english but i found it interesting, just express what you wanna say and intelligent people would understand what you wanna say. this is according to my observations. just be confident and you yourself would discover your capabilities. good luck!!!
         • Md.Maksuder Rahamansays:

           07/14/2012 at 4:44 pm

           When a man speak english i know that means but i cant talk in spoken in English
         • viji viswanathansays:

           07/14/2012 at 11:35 pm

           unless and until you won’t speak English u’ll not improve , i mean u u’ll ever speak in English. try on your own .. try to speak with others in English ..try to learn vocabulary., english newspapers like times of india , india today magazines etc. read a lot as much as you can. always remember ” one flower doesn’t makes a garland “.. so try on your own .. try to your best level.. take it as a challenge…listen to my words and try it . surely u’ll achieve sucess..
         • viji viswanathansays:

           07/14/2012 at 11:36 pm

           unless and until you won’t speak English u’ll not improve , i mean u u’ll ever speak in English. try on your own .. try to speak with others in English ..try to learn vocabulary., english newspapers like times of india , india today magazines etc. read a lot as much as you can. always remember ” one flower doesn’t makes a garland “.. so try on your own .. try to your best level.. take it as a challenge…listen to my words and try it . surely u’ll achieve sucess.. all the best …
       • avish sute says:

         09/14/2011 at 12:26 am

         hi

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         • sara says:

           09/15/2011 at 9:27 am

           i m weak in english..i can understand but i dnt have speaking power.
         • serat hussain says:

           09/17/2011 at 7:16 am

           sara i also hve a prob that i cant speak in english but i unrstnd ,,,,
         • Shama says:

           09/19/2011 at 5:48 am

           Would like to learn english
         • bieber says:

           09/19/2011 at 8:08 am

           wana speak english how i can
         • jagadheesh says:

           09/27/2011 at 8:15 am

           i want to improve my communication
         • Gayanjith says:

           10/14/2011 at 9:30 am

           hi
         • ajay says:

           12/28/2011 at 3:15 pm

           hey dear friends me also want speak ENG but something problem only spoken not written so my need help how can possible solve problem
         • chen says:

           02/26/2012 at 7:15 pm

           I naturally understand and know how to speak english but I don’t know how to use it properly and doesn’t perfectly know about vocalbularies in english..How can I approve some?
         • anus says:

           03/25/2012 at 11:31 pm

           iam week in english\