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<h1 id="awesome-english-2025-awesome">Awesome English 2025 <a
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href="https://awesome.re"><img src="https://awesome.re/badge.svg"
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alt="Awesome" /></a></h1>
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<p>A curated collection of high-quality resources for learning English,
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focused on practicing the core skills — listening, speaking, reading,
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and writing. Includes resources for grammar, vocabulary, and media to
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enhance your English studies. This list is for:</p>
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<ul>
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<li>ESL Learners at all levels</li>
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<li>Self-study enthusiasts seeking structured practice</li>
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<li>Educators looking for student resources</li>
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<li>Professionals improving English for work, study, or travel</li>
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</ul>
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<h2 id="contents">Contents</h2>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="#top-picks">Top Picks</a></li>
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<li><a href="#listening">Listening</a></li>
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<li><a href="#speaking">Speaking</a></li>
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<li><a href="#watching">Watching</a></li>
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<li><a href="#reading">Reading</a></li>
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<li><a href="#writing">Writing</a></li>
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<li><a href="#ai-powered-english-learning">AI-Powered English
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Learning</a></li>
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<li><a href="#grammar">Grammar</a></li>
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<li><a href="#vocabulary">Vocabulary</a></li>
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<li><a href="#tools">Tools</a></li>
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<li><a href="#exercises-and-tests">Exercises and Tests</a></li>
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<li><a href="#online-classes">Online Classes</a></li>
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<li><a href="#faq-or-common-questions">FAQ or Common Questions</a></li>
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<li><a href="#contribute">Contribute</a></li>
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</ul>
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<h2 id="top-picks">Top Picks</h2>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="https://apps.ankiweb.net/">Anki</a> - Effective flashcard
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app for vocabulary expansion through daily review.</li>
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<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/44fllCS2FTFr2x2kjP9xeT">Hard
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Fork by The New York Times</a> - Weekly exploration of the latest in the
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rapidly changing world of tech.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.npr.org/">NPR</a> - National Public Radio with
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transcripts available, ideal for daily listening.</li>
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<li><a
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href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/cambridgeenglish/catalog/grammar-vocabulary-and-pronunciation/english-grammar-use-5th-edition">English
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Grammar in Use (Murphy)</a> - Best-selling grammar book for learners of
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English.</li>
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<li><a href="#books">Harry Potter Series</a> - Popular book series with
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gradually increasing language complexity, suitable for learners.</li>
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<li><a href="#recommended-llms">ChatGPT</a> - Versatile AI for
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conversational practice, writing help, and vocabulary exploration.
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</ul>
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<h2 id="listening">Listening</h2>
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<h3 id="podcasts">Podcasts 🎧</h3>
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<p>Podcasts provide an engaging medium to enhance listening skills
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through diverse topics and formats. Many include transcripts, enabling
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simultaneous listening and reading, which aids comprehension.</p>
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<h4 id="beginner-friendly">Beginner Friendly 🔰</h4>
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<ul>
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<li><a
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href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02pc9tn/episodes/downloads">6
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Minute English</a> - Teaches useful English language for everyday
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situations with the BBC.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.eslpod.com/">ESL Podcasts</a> - Ideal for those
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looking to improve English speaking and listening skills.</li>
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</ul>
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<h4 id="intermediate-level">Intermediate Level 📚</h4>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="https://allearsenglish.com/">All Ears English</a> - Focuses
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on advanced conversational American English.</li>
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<li><a href="https://esl.culips.com/">Culips Podcast</a> - Focuses on
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conversational English for everyday use by native speakers.</li>
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<li><a href="https://teacherluke.co.uk/">Luke’s English Podcast</a> -
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Hosted by a qualified language teacher and stand-up comedian, providing
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an engaging podcast series.</li>
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<li><a href="http://edition.cnn.com/cnn10">CNN 10</a> - Ten-minute
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digital news show explaining global news to a worldwide audience.</li>
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</ul>
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<h4 id="advanced-level">Advanced Level 🎓</h4>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="https://www.waywordradio.org/category/episodes/">A Way with
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Words</a> - Explores language through history, culture, and family on a
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public radio program.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives">This
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American Life</a> - A popular podcast featuring journalism, comedy
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routines, and essays.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts">English Learning
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for Curious Minds</a> - Features episodes on history, politics, and
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unusual stories, complete with transcripts and vocabulary aids.</li>
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</ul>
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<h3 id="tech-podcasts">Tech Podcasts 💻</h3>
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<p>Tech podcasts improve English skills while keeping you updated on
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technology. They introduce new vocabulary and industry terms, enhancing
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comprehension and listening.</p>
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<h4 id="general-tech">General Tech 🖥️</h4>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/44fllCS2FTFr2x2kjP9xeT">Hard
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Fork by The New York Times</a> - Weekly exploration of the latest in the
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rapidly changing world of tech.</li>
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<li><a
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href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrM7B7SL_g1edFOnmj-SDKg">Bloomberg
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Technology</a> - In-depth coverage of technology industry news and
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innovations.</li>
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</ul>
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<h4 id="developer-focused">Developer Focused 👨💻</h4>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="https://talkpython.fm/">Talk Python To Me</a> - Podcast
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covering Python and related technologies.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.phproundtable.com/">The PHP Roundtable</a> -
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Web developers discussing PHP, JavaScript, community, and open
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source.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.gcppodcast.com/">Google Cloud Platform
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Podcast</a> - Weekly discussions covering various topics on Google Cloud
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Platform.</li>
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</ul>
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<h3 id="interview-podcasts">Interview Podcasts 🎤</h3>
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<p>Interview podcasts help develop advanced listening skills through
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natural conversations and diverse speaking styles. They cover a wide
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range of topics and feature different accents and speaking patterns.</p>
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<h4 id="thought-leadership">Thought Leadership 🧠</h4>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast/">Lex Fridman Podcast</a> -
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Deep conversations about intelligence, consciousness, love, and
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power.</li>
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<li><a href="https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-podcast/">The Knowledge
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Project</a> - Interviews with world-class doers and thinkers, packed
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with lessons and insights.</li>
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<li><a
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href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ezra-klein-show/id1548604447">The
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Ezra Klein Show</a> - In-depth conversations about ideas with leading
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thinkers across politics, society, and culture; suited for advanced
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learners.</li>
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</ul>
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<h4 id="general-interest-entertainment">General Interest &
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Entertainment 🌟</h4>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="https://tim.blog/podcast/">The Tim Ferriss Show</a> -
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Deconstructing world-class performers to extract actionable tactics and
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routines.</li>
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<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMk">Joe
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Rogan Experience</a> - Wide-ranging conversations with diverse guests,
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suitable for extended listening practice.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.npr.org/programs/fresh-air/">Fresh Air with
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Terry Gross</a> - Respected interview program with in-depth
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conversations on arts, culture, and politics; features clear speaking
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and thoughtful questions.</li>
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<li><a href="https://armchairexpertpod.com/">Armchair Expert with Dax
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Shepard</a> - Conversational, long-form interviews exploring human
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experiences with celebrities, experts, and thought leaders in an
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authentic, accessible format.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.wtfpod.com/">WTF with Marc Maron</a> - A
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pioneering interview podcast with over 1,000 episodes featuring deep,
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revealing conversations primarily with entertainers, comedians, and
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cultural figures.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.earwolf.com/show/conan-obrien/">Conan O’Brien
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Needs A Friend</a> - Popular comedian interviews celebrities and
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interesting personalities in a casual, humorous format that showcases
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natural conversational English.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.smartless.com/">SmartLess</a> - Hosted by Jason
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Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes, featuring surprise guests and
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conversational interviews with a comedic tone that demonstrates natural
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banter and humor.</li>
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</ul>
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<h4 id="business-innovation">Business & Innovation 💼</h4>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="https://www.npr.org/series/490248027/how-i-built-this">How
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I Built This with Guy Raz</a> - Entrepreneurs and innovators share
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stories behind their companies, offering exposure to business English
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and narrative storytelling.</li>
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</ul>
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<h3 id="live-radio-stations">Live Radio Stations 📻</h3>
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<p>Online radio stations provide real-time exposure to native English
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speakers, helping you adapt to different accents, speech patterns, and
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current events discussions.</p>
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<h4 id="national-broadcasters">National Broadcasters 🌍</h4>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="https://www.npr.org/">NPR</a> - National Public Radio with
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transcripts available.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbclondon">BBC London</a> - News and
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talk radio station from London.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/audio">Bloomberg Radio</a> -
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Financial markets and business news radio.</li>
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</ul>
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<h4 id="regional-stations---east-coast">Regional Stations - East Coast
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🌅</h4>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="https://710wor.iheart.com">WOR 710AM - New York, New
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York</a> - News/talk radio station in New York.</li>
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<li><a href="https://wbbm780.radio.com">WBBM 780AM - Chicago,
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Illinois</a> - News/talk radio station in Chicago.</li>
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<li><a href="https://tunein.com/radio/FOX-News-Talk-s20431/">Fox News
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Talk</a> - News radio station based in New York.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.wnyc.org/">WNYC</a> - Public radio stations
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located in New York City.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.lbc.co.uk">LBC - London Broadcasting
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Company</a> - Independent news/talk radio station in London.</li>
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</ul>
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<h4 id="regional-stations---west-coast">Regional Stations - West Coast
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🌄</h4>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="https://www.kgoradio.com">KGO 810AM - San Francisco</a> -
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News/talk radio station in San Francisco.</li>
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<li><a href="https://am870theanswer.com">KRLA 870AM - Los Angeles</a> -
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News/talk radio station in Los Angeles.</li>
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</ul>
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<h4 id="regional-stations---central">Regional Stations - Central 🌎</h4>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="https://www.wbap.com/listenlive/">WBAP 820AM - Dallas</a> -
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News/talk radio station in Dallas.</li>
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<li><a href="https://ktrh.iheart.com">KTRH 740AM - Houston</a> -
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News/talk radio station in Houston.</li>
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<li><a href="https://talk1370.radio.com">KJCE 1370AM - Austin</a> -
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News/talk radio station in Austin.</li>
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<li><a href="https://krld.radio.com">KRLD 1080AM - Dallas</a> -
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News/talk radio station in Dallas.</li>
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<li><a href="https://koanewsradio.iheart.com">KOA 850AM - Denver</a> -
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News/talk radio station in Denver.</li>
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<li><a href="https://kmox.radio.com">KMOX 1120AM - St. Louis</a> -
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News/talk radio station in St. Louis.</li>
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</ul>
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<h3 id="sites">Sites</h3>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="http://spotlightenglish.com/">Spotlight</a> - Daily
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15-minute radio program for learning English.</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.esl-lab.com/">ESL Lab</a> - Offers English
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listening comprehension exercises with conversations at various
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levels.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.engvid.com/">EngVid</a> - Provides free English
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video lessons on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and more.</li>
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</ul>
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<h2 id="speaking">Speaking</h2>
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<p>The list includes language exchange platforms, apps for
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pronunciation, forums.</p>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="https://www.tandem.net/">Tandem</a> - Language exchange app
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connecting users with native speakers for text, voice, and video
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chats.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.hellotalk.com/">HelloTalk</a> - App that links
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you with native speakers for language exchange through text and voice
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messages. Focuses on building conversational skills.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/language_exchange/">Reddit’s
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r/Language_Exchange</a> - Reddit community where users can find language
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exchange partners to practice speaking with.</li>
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<li><a href="https://discord.com/">Discord Language Learning Servers</a>
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- Communities on Discord where you can join voice chats for real-time
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language speaking practice.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.elsaspeak.com/">Elsa Speak</a> - AI-driven app
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for improving pronunciation by offering detailed feedback on
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speaking.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.talkenglish.com/">TalkEnglish</a> - Site with
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speaking exercises and conversation topics to improve fluency through
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practice.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/rachelsenglish">Rachel’s
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English</a> - YouTube channel focusing on pronunciation and clear
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speaking in American English.</li>
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</ul>
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<h2 id="watching">Watching</h2>
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<h3 id="youtube">YouTube</h3>
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<p>Watching YouTube helps learn English by providing exposure to
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authentic language, visual context, diverse content, subtitles, and
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opportunities for interactive learning.</p>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/EnglishLessons4U">Learn
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English with Ronnie</a> - Provides humorous English video lessons with
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host Ronnie.</li>
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<li><a
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href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcetZ6gSk96_zHuVg6Ecy2F7j4Aq4valQ">BBC
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English Grammar</a> - Collection of short BBC videos explaining English
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grammar concepts.</li>
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<li><a
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href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcetZ6gSk9692RVJgFx4JXwFG4mWK0XGj">BBC
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English HowTo</a> - Presents useful English phrases for immediate
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application in daily conversations.</li>
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<li><a
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href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MinooAngloLink/">Anglo-Link</a> -
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Offers a variety of English grammar lessons and explanations.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/dailydictation">Daily
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Dictation</a> - Daily dictation for students who want to improve their
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listening comprehension skills.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/learnexmumbai">Learn English
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with Let’s Talk</a> - Experts explain how to handle various daily
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situations and what phrases to use.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LearnEnglishWithTVSeries">Learn
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English With TV Series</a> - Method to enhance listening comprehension
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using TV shows, movies, and talk shows.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RealLifeEnglish1">RealLife
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English</a> - Videos discussing various learning methods and the mindset
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required to embark on your English learning journey.</li>
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</ul>
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<h3 id="live-tv-channels">Live TV Channels</h3>
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<p>Watching live TV helps learn English by exposing viewers to real-time
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conversations, diverse accents, cultural context, and immediate
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vocabulary application, and you can watch TV in the background for
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deeper immersion into the language.</p>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="http://abc7.com/live/">ABC7 Eyewitness News</a> - TV
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station licensed to Los Angeles, California.</li>
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<li><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Live">ABC News</a> - ABC News TV
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channel.</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/live/us">Bloomberg</a> - Bloomberg
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Business TV channel in New York.</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/live/">CBS News</a> - News division
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of the American TV and radio network CBS.</li>
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<li><a href="http://ktla.com/on-air/live-streaming/">KTLA 5</a> - TV
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station located in Los Angeles, California, United States.</li>
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</ul>
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<h3 id="tv-talk-shows">TV Talk Shows</h3>
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<p>TV talk shows help learn English by providing exposure to
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conversational language, diverse accents, and cultural references, while
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engaging viewers with entertaining discussions that enhance listening
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skills and vocabulary.</p>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/JimmyKimmelLive">Jimmy Kimmel
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Live!</a> - Popular American late-night talk show featuring celebrity
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interviews.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/WendyWilliamsShow">The Wendy
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Williams Show</a> - American syndicated infotainment talk show hosted by
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Wendy Williams.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/latenight">The Tonight Show
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Starring Jimmy Fallon</a> - American late-night talk show hosted by
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Jimmy Fallon on NBC.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/LateNightSeth">Late Night with
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Seth Meyers</a> - American late-night talk show hosted by Seth Meyers on
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NBC.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TheLateLateShow">The Late Late
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Show with James Corden</a> - American late-night talk show hosted by
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James Corden on CBS.</li>
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<li><a
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href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMtFAi84ehTSYSE9XoHefig">The Late
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Show with Stephen Colbert</a> - American late-night talk show by Stephen
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Colbert on CBS.</li>
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<li><a
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href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWhs_6x42TyRM4Wstoq8HA">The
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Daily Show with Trevor Noah</a> - American late-night talk show by
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Trevor Noah on Comedy Central.</li>
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</ul>
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<h3 id="tech-shows">Tech Shows</h3>
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<p>Tech shows help learn English by offering insights into
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industry-specific vocabulary, concepts, and trends while featuring
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expert discussions that enhance comprehension and listening skills in a
|
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relevant context.</p>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/marquesbrownlee">Marques
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Brownlee MKBHD</a> - Offers in-depth tech reviews and discussions in
|
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clear English, focusing on consumer electronics and emerging
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||||
trends.</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/LinusTechTips">Linus Tech
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Tips</a> - Provides tech reviews, build guides, and technology
|
||||
discussions in straightforward language.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/unboxtherapy">Unbox
|
||||
Therapy</a> - Showcases unboxing and reviews of the latest gadgets in
|
||||
conversational and clear English.</li>
|
||||
<li><a
|
||||
href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeeFfhMcJa1kjtfZAGskOCA">TechLinked</a>
|
||||
- Offers bite-sized tech news and updates with humor and clarity.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ClickBBC">BBC Click</a> - The
|
||||
BBC’s flagship technology program.</li>
|
||||
<li><a
|
||||
href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG8IrydigQfckEQNNdxoPiQ0GtAJLP5_5">Sky
|
||||
News Swipe</a> - Sky News’s tech show.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h2 id="reading">Reading</h2>
|
||||
<h3 id="news">News</h3>
|
||||
<p>Reading is a core skill for learning English, as it builds
|
||||
vocabulary, enhances grammar, and improves comprehension, providing
|
||||
exposure to diverse writing styles and contexts that are essential for
|
||||
mastering the language.</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/">Breaking News
|
||||
English</a> - Listen to, read, and write about breaking news.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="http://www.short-stories.co.uk/">Short Stories</a> - Short
|
||||
stories for everyday reading.</li>
|
||||
<li><a
|
||||
href="http://www.englishpage.com/readingroom/readingroomintro.html">Reading
|
||||
Room</a> - Links to newspapers, magazines, books, and libraries for
|
||||
reading practice.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="http://www.usingenglish.com/comprehension/">Reading
|
||||
Comprehension Exercises</a> - Provides texts with exercises at three
|
||||
different difficulty levels.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="http://www.imsdb.com/">IMDB scripts</a> - The Internet
|
||||
movie script database.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="http://www.todayifoundout.com/">Today I Found Out</a> -
|
||||
Daily interesting fact articles from various authors.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="http://www.newsy.com/">Newsy</a> - Short news with
|
||||
transcriptions.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://engoo.com/app/daily-news">Engoo</a> - Daily news
|
||||
for English learners.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h3 id="books">Books</h3>
|
||||
<p>These books vary in complexity and genre, allowing learners to choose
|
||||
according to their interests and reading levels while improving their
|
||||
English skills effectively.</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://a.co/d/9vYXQ2B">Harry Potter Series</a> - Popular
|
||||
book series with gradually increasing language complexity, suitable for
|
||||
learners.</li>
|
||||
<li><a
|
||||
href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1885.Pride_and_Prejudice">Pride
|
||||
and Prejudice</a> - Classic novel offering rich insights into English
|
||||
literature and culture; challenging vocabulary makes it suitable for
|
||||
advanced learners.</li>
|
||||
<li><a
|
||||
href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/170448.Animal_Farm">Animal
|
||||
Farm</a> - Short allegorical novella using simple language to convey
|
||||
complex themes about power and society.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h2 id="writing">Writing</h2>
|
||||
<p>Writing is a fundamental skill in English learning that helps
|
||||
reinforce vocabulary, grammar, and expression. Regular practice is
|
||||
essential for improvement.</p>
|
||||
<h3 id="writing-tools">Writing Tools 🛠️</h3>
|
||||
<h4 id="practice-platforms">Practice Platforms</h4>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://750words.com/">750 Words</a> - Encourages daily
|
||||
private writing through gamification and statistics tracking.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://writeandimprove.com/">Write & Improve by
|
||||
Cambridge</a> - Offers daily writing tasks with automated feedback at
|
||||
various proficiency levels.</li>
|
||||
<li><a
|
||||
href="https://www.thoughtco.com/esl-writing-skills-4133091">ThoughtCo’s
|
||||
ESL Writing Exercises</a> - Provides various writing prompts and
|
||||
structured exercises.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h4 id="ai-writing-assistants">AI Writing Assistants 🤖</h4>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="http://www.hemingwayapp.com/">Hemingway Editor</a> - Helps
|
||||
simplify and clarify your writing by identifying complex sentences and
|
||||
common errors.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h3 id="writing-tips">Writing Tips 💡</h3>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li>Practice writing for at least 15 minutes every day</li>
|
||||
<li>Start with simple topics and gradually increase complexity</li>
|
||||
<li>Read your writing aloud to catch errors and improve flow</li>
|
||||
<li>Use AI tools for immediate feedback, but don’t rely on them
|
||||
exclusively</li>
|
||||
<li>Keep a journal in English to track your progress</li>
|
||||
<li>Join writing communities or find a writing partner for feedback</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h2 id="ai-powered-english-learning">AI-Powered English Learning</h2>
|
||||
<p>Large Language Models (LLMs) can be powerful tools to supplement your
|
||||
English learning. Below are some recommended LLMs and practical ways to
|
||||
integrate them into your study routine.</p>
|
||||
<h3 id="recommended-llms">Recommended LLMs</h3>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://chat.openai.com/">ChatGPT by OpenAI</a> -
|
||||
Widely-used conversational AI for interactive practice, writing
|
||||
assistance, and content generation.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://gemini.google.com/">Gemini by Google</a> -
|
||||
Multimodal AI from Google, useful for conversation, text understanding,
|
||||
and generating diverse content.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.anthropic.com/index/introducing-claude">Claude
|
||||
by Anthropic</a> - AI assistant designed for helpful conversations, text
|
||||
analysis, and supporting writing tasks.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://grok.com/">Grok AI</a> - Conversational AI that can
|
||||
help with understanding current topics and generating text for language
|
||||
practice.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h3 id="practical-applications">Practical Applications</h3>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li>Interactive Dialogue & Role-Play: Engage in text or voice
|
||||
conversations; simulate specific scenarios (job interviews, client
|
||||
meetings, daily tasks) or ask the AI to adopt different personas for
|
||||
varied practice.</li>
|
||||
<li>Targeted Writing Feedback & Enhancement: Paste your written
|
||||
English (emails, essays) to get specific feedback on grammar, clarity,
|
||||
and tone; request rephrasing options or help brainstorming
|
||||
structure.</li>
|
||||
<li>Applied Grammar Exploration: Illustrate grammar rules by requesting
|
||||
example sentences for specific structures; use for quick error checking
|
||||
in your own sentences (verify complex AI explanations with trusted
|
||||
sources).</li>
|
||||
<li>Reading Comprehension Assistance: Simplify complex texts by
|
||||
requesting summaries, level-appropriate explanations of difficult parts,
|
||||
or extraction of key information like main arguments or jargon
|
||||
definitions.</li>
|
||||
<li>Custom Pronunciation Practice Texts: Generate sentences, short
|
||||
dialogues, or tongue twisters focusing on challenging English sounds
|
||||
(e.g., ‘th’ sound, ‘r’ vs. ‘l’) for targeted oral repetition.</li>
|
||||
<li>Personalized Study Plan & Goal Setting: Outline a weekly study
|
||||
schedule or break down large learning objectives into manageable steps,
|
||||
tailored to your specific goals and current proficiency level.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h2 id="grammar">Grammar</h2>
|
||||
<p>Understanding grammar is essential for mastering English. These
|
||||
resources provide structured learning and practice opportunities.</p>
|
||||
<h3 id="learning-resources">Learning Resources 📖</h3>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a
|
||||
href="https://www.cambridge.org/us/cambridgeenglish/catalog/grammar-vocabulary-and-pronunciation/english-grammar-use-5th-edition">Book:
|
||||
English Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy</a> - Best-selling grammar book
|
||||
for learners of English.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.ego4u.com">Ego4u</a> - Comprehensive grammar
|
||||
lessons and interactive tests.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.myenglishpages.com/grammar/">My English
|
||||
Pages</a> - Detailed grammar reference guide with examples and
|
||||
exercises.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/">English Club</a> -
|
||||
Clear explanations of English grammar rules with practice
|
||||
activities.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h2 id="vocabulary">Vocabulary</h2>
|
||||
<p>Building a strong vocabulary is crucial for effective communication.
|
||||
These resources help expand your word knowledge systematically.</p>
|
||||
<h3 id="word-lists-and-resources">Word Lists and Resources 📑</h3>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://zbenglish.net/sites/basic/basiceng.html">Ogden’s
|
||||
Basic English</a> - List of 850 essential English words forming the
|
||||
foundation of the language; basis for Simple English Wikipedia.</li>
|
||||
<li><a
|
||||
href="https://www.academia.edu/27879831/Verbal_Advantage_by_Charles_Harrington_Elster">Book:
|
||||
Verbal Advantage by Charles Harrington Elster</a> - Advanced vocabulary
|
||||
building with detailed explanations and examples.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h3 id="study-tools">Study Tools 🎯</h3>
|
||||
<h4 id="flashcard-apps">Flashcard Apps</h4>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://apps.ankiweb.net/">Anki</a> - Flashcard app using
|
||||
spaced repetition for efficient vocabulary memorization.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.memrise.com/">Memrise</a> - User-created
|
||||
vocabulary lists with mnemonics and spaced repetition.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://quizlet.com/">Quizlet</a> - Create and study
|
||||
flashcard sets with various learning modes.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h4 id="dictionary-resources">Dictionary Resources 📚</h4>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://forvo.com/">Forvo</a> - Native speaker
|
||||
pronunciations of words from different English-speaking regions.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.dictionary.com/">Dictionary.com</a> -
|
||||
Comprehensive dictionary with definitions, pronunciations, and example
|
||||
sentences.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.thesaurus.com/">Thesaurus.com</a> - Find
|
||||
synonyms and antonyms to expand your vocabulary.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/">Oxford
|
||||
Learner’s Dictionaries</a> - Learner-friendly definitions with clear
|
||||
examples and pronunciations.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.linguee.com/">Linguee</a> - Context-rich
|
||||
dictionary with real-world usage examples.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://context.reverso.net/translation">ReversoContext</a>
|
||||
- See words and phrases used in authentic contexts.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h2 id="tools">Tools</h2>
|
||||
<p>These tools enhance your English learning experience with interactive
|
||||
features and practical applications.</p>
|
||||
<h3 id="learning-enhancement-tools">Learning Enhancement Tools 🎯</h3>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://playphrase.me/">Play Phrase</a> - Search and play
|
||||
specific phrases from movies to learn natural usage.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://lyricstraining.com/">Lyrics Training</a> - Learn
|
||||
English through music and song lyrics with interactive exercises.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://grammarly.com/">Grammarly</a> - Writing assistant
|
||||
for checking grammar, spelling, and style in real-time.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://youglish.com/">YouGlish</a> - Learn word
|
||||
pronunciation from real-world videos.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://visuwords.com/">Visuwords</a> - Visual dictionary
|
||||
showing word relationships and connections.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h3 id="assessment-tools">Assessment Tools 📊</h3>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="http://testyourvocab.com/">Test Your Vocab</a> - Estimate
|
||||
your English vocabulary size.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h2 id="exercises-and-tests">Exercises and Tests</h2>
|
||||
<p>Regular practice and assessment help track your progress and identify
|
||||
areas for improvement.</p>
|
||||
<h3 id="practice-platforms-1">Practice Platforms 🎯</h3>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="http://englishteststore.net/">English Test Store</a> -
|
||||
Comprehensive collection of English proficiency tests.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.duolingo.com">Duolingo</a> - Gamified language
|
||||
learning platform with daily exercises and progress tracking.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="http://lingorank.com">LingoRank</a> - Improve listening
|
||||
comprehension through TED talks with interactive exercises.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h3 id="test-preparation-resources">Test Preparation Resources 📚</h3>
|
||||
<h4 id="general-english-tests">General English Tests</h4>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a
|
||||
href="https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/test-your-english/">Cambridge
|
||||
English</a> - Official practice tests for various Cambridge English
|
||||
qualifications.</li>
|
||||
<li><a
|
||||
href="https://www.ielts.org/usa/ielts-for-test-takers/ielts-practice-test">IELTS
|
||||
Practice</a> - Free IELTS practice materials.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/prepare">TOEFL
|
||||
Resources</a> - Official TOEFL iBT preparation resources.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h4 id="skill-specific-practice">Skill-Specific Practice</h4>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li>Listening: Daily dictation exercises and audio comprehension
|
||||
tests</li>
|
||||
<li>Speaking: Pronunciation drills and conversation practice</li>
|
||||
<li>Reading: Timed reading comprehension exercises</li>
|
||||
<li>Writing: Essay writing practice with feedback</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h2 id="online-classes">Online Classes</h2>
|
||||
<p>Find the right learning environment with these online platforms
|
||||
offering various teaching styles and formats.</p>
|
||||
<h3 id="one-on-one-tutoring">One-on-One Tutoring 👤</h3>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://preply.com">Preply</a> - Connect with professional
|
||||
tutors for personalized English lessons tailored to your needs.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.italki.com/">iTalki</a> - Find language
|
||||
exchange partners and professional teachers for one-on-one lessons.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.verbling.com/">Verbling</a> - Book lessons with
|
||||
experienced teachers, featuring integrated video chat and lesson
|
||||
materials.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h3 id="group-classes">Group Classes 👥</h3>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://lingoda.com/">Lingoda</a> - Live group classes with
|
||||
native speakers, flexible scheduling, and structured curriculum.</li>
|
||||
<li><a href="https://www.englishcentral.com/">English Central</a> -
|
||||
Video-based English lessons with pronunciation feedback.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h2 id="faq-or-common-questions">FAQ or Common Questions</h2>
|
||||
<p>Answers to frequently asked questions about English learning, curated
|
||||
from popular discussion forums.</p>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><a
|
||||
href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Korean/comments/fb1q5r/it_took_me_three_years_but_i_just_passed_10000/">How
|
||||
one user learned 10,000 words</a> - A user’s journey to mastering 10,000
|
||||
Korean words over three years.</li>
|
||||
<li><a
|
||||
href="https://www.reddit.com/r/languagelearning/comments/7fzma6/for_all_future_languagelearners_who_may_visit/">How
|
||||
to learn a language</a> - Effective methods for future language
|
||||
learners.</li>
|
||||
<li><a
|
||||
href="https://www.quora.com/How-can-I-improve-my-English-listening-abilities">How
|
||||
can I improve my English listening skills?</a> - Tips for enhancing
|
||||
understanding of spoken English.</li>
|
||||
<li><a
|
||||
href="https://www.quora.com/How-can-I-learn-to-speak-English-well-in-non-English-environment">How
|
||||
can I learn to speak English well in a non-English environment?</a> -
|
||||
Strategies for practicing English outside of English-speaking
|
||||
contexts.</li>
|
||||
<li><a
|
||||
href="https://www.quora.com/How-can-I-make-tangible-improvements-to-my-spoken-English-in-one-month">How
|
||||
can I make significant improvements to my spoken English in one
|
||||
month?</a> - Actionable steps for quick progress in spoken English.</li>
|
||||
<li><a
|
||||
href="https://www.quora.com/Are-English-speaking-courses-helpful">Are
|
||||
English-speaking courses helpful?</a> - Discussion on the effectiveness
|
||||
of English-speaking courses.</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<h2 id="contribute">Contribute</h2>
|
||||
<p>Help improve this list! Read the <a
|
||||
href="contributing.md">contribution guidelines</a> first.</p>
|
||||
<p>This awesome list is maintained with ❤️ for the English learning
|
||||
community.</p>
|
||||
<p><a href="https://github.com/yvoronoy/awesome-english">english.md
|
||||
Github</a></p>
|
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