Awesome English 2025 
A curated collection of high-quality resources for learning English,
focused on practicing the core skills — listening, speaking, reading,
and writing. Includes resources for grammar, vocabulary, and media to
enhance your English studies. This list is for:
- ESL Learners at all levels
- Self-study enthusiasts seeking structured practice
- Educators looking for student resources
- Professionals improving English for work, study, or travel
Contents
Top Picks
- Anki - Effective flashcard
app for vocabulary expansion through daily review.
- Hard
Fork by The New York Times - Weekly exploration of the latest in the
rapidly changing world of tech.
- NPR - National Public Radio with
transcripts available, ideal for daily listening.
- English
Grammar in Use (Murphy) - Best-selling grammar book for learners of
English.
- Harry Potter Series - Popular book series with
gradually increasing language complexity, suitable for learners.
- ChatGPT - Versatile AI for
conversational practice, writing help, and vocabulary exploration.
Listening
Podcasts 🎧
Podcasts provide an engaging medium to enhance listening skills
through diverse topics and formats. Many include transcripts, enabling
simultaneous listening and reading, which aids comprehension.
Beginner Friendly 🔰
- 6
Minute English - Teaches useful English language for everyday
situations with the BBC.
- ESL Podcasts - Ideal for those
looking to improve English speaking and listening skills.
- All Ears English - Focuses
on advanced conversational American English.
- Culips Podcast - Focuses on
conversational English for everyday use by native speakers.
- Luke’s English Podcast -
Hosted by a qualified language teacher and stand-up comedian, providing
an engaging podcast series.
- CNN 10 - Ten-minute
digital news show explaining global news to a worldwide audience.
Advanced Level 🎓
Tech Podcasts 💻
Tech podcasts improve English skills while keeping you updated on
technology. They introduce new vocabulary and industry terms, enhancing
comprehension and listening.
General Tech 🖥️
Developer Focused 👨💻
Interview Podcasts 🎤
Interview podcasts help develop advanced listening skills through
natural conversations and diverse speaking styles. They cover a wide
range of topics and feature different accents and speaking patterns.
Thought Leadership 🧠
- Lex Fridman Podcast -
Deep conversations about intelligence, consciousness, love, and
power.
- The Knowledge
Project - Interviews with world-class doers and thinkers, packed
with lessons and insights.
- The
Ezra Klein Show - In-depth conversations about ideas with leading
thinkers across politics, society, and culture; suited for advanced
learners.
General Interest &
Entertainment 🌟
- The Tim Ferriss Show -
Deconstructing world-class performers to extract actionable tactics and
routines.
- Joe
Rogan Experience - Wide-ranging conversations with diverse guests,
suitable for extended listening practice.
- Fresh Air with
Terry Gross - Respected interview program with in-depth
conversations on arts, culture, and politics; features clear speaking
and thoughtful questions.
- Armchair Expert with Dax
Shepard - Conversational, long-form interviews exploring human
experiences with celebrities, experts, and thought leaders in an
authentic, accessible format.
- WTF with Marc Maron - A
pioneering interview podcast with over 1,000 episodes featuring deep,
revealing conversations primarily with entertainers, comedians, and
cultural figures.
- Conan O’Brien
Needs A Friend - Popular comedian interviews celebrities and
interesting personalities in a casual, humorous format that showcases
natural conversational English.
- SmartLess - Hosted by Jason
Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes, featuring surprise guests and
conversational interviews with a comedic tone that demonstrates natural
banter and humor.
Business & Innovation 💼
- How
I Built This with Guy Raz - Entrepreneurs and innovators share
stories behind their companies, offering exposure to business English
and narrative storytelling.
Live Radio Stations 📻
Online radio stations provide real-time exposure to native English
speakers, helping you adapt to different accents, speech patterns, and
current events discussions.
National Broadcasters 🌍
- NPR - National Public Radio with
transcripts available.
- BBC London - News and
talk radio station from London.
- Bloomberg Radio -
Financial markets and business news radio.
Regional Stations - East Coast
🌅
Regional Stations - West Coast
🌄
Regional Stations - Central 🌎
Sites
- Spotlight - Daily
15-minute radio program for learning English.
- ESL Lab - Offers English
listening comprehension exercises with conversations at various
levels.
- EngVid - Provides free English
video lessons on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and more.
Speaking
The list includes language exchange platforms, apps for
pronunciation, forums.
- Tandem - Language exchange app
connecting users with native speakers for text, voice, and video
chats.
- HelloTalk - App that links
you with native speakers for language exchange through text and voice
messages. Focuses on building conversational skills.
- Reddit’s
r/Language_Exchange - Reddit community where users can find language
exchange partners to practice speaking with.
- Discord Language Learning Servers
- Communities on Discord where you can join voice chats for real-time
language speaking practice.
- Elsa Speak - AI-driven app
for improving pronunciation by offering detailed feedback on
speaking.
- TalkEnglish - Site with
speaking exercises and conversation topics to improve fluency through
practice.
- Rachel’s
English - YouTube channel focusing on pronunciation and clear
speaking in American English.
Watching
YouTube
Watching YouTube helps learn English by providing exposure to
authentic language, visual context, diverse content, subtitles, and
opportunities for interactive learning.
- Learn
English with Ronnie - Provides humorous English video lessons with
host Ronnie.
- BBC
English Grammar - Collection of short BBC videos explaining English
grammar concepts.
- BBC
English HowTo - Presents useful English phrases for immediate
application in daily conversations.
- Anglo-Link -
Offers a variety of English grammar lessons and explanations.
- Daily
Dictation - Daily dictation for students who want to improve their
listening comprehension skills.
- Learn English
with Let’s Talk - Experts explain how to handle various daily
situations and what phrases to use.
- Learn
English With TV Series - Method to enhance listening comprehension
using TV shows, movies, and talk shows.
- RealLife
English - Videos discussing various learning methods and the mindset
required to embark on your English learning journey.
Live TV Channels
Watching live TV helps learn English by exposing viewers to real-time
conversations, diverse accents, cultural context, and immediate
vocabulary application, and you can watch TV in the background for
deeper immersion into the language.
- ABC7 Eyewitness News - TV
station licensed to Los Angeles, California.
- ABC News - ABC News TV
channel.
- Bloomberg - Bloomberg
Business TV channel in New York.
- CBS News - News division
of the American TV and radio network CBS.
- KTLA 5 - TV
station located in Los Angeles, California, United States.
TV Talk Shows
TV talk shows help learn English by providing exposure to
conversational language, diverse accents, and cultural references, while
engaging viewers with entertaining discussions that enhance listening
skills and vocabulary.
Tech Shows
Tech shows help learn English by offering insights into
industry-specific vocabulary, concepts, and trends while featuring
expert discussions that enhance comprehension and listening skills in a
relevant context.
- Marques
Brownlee MKBHD - Offers in-depth tech reviews and discussions in
clear English, focusing on consumer electronics and emerging
trends.
- Linus Tech
Tips - Provides tech reviews, build guides, and technology
discussions in straightforward language.
- Unbox
Therapy - Showcases unboxing and reviews of the latest gadgets in
conversational and clear English.
- TechLinked
- Offers bite-sized tech news and updates with humor and clarity.
- BBC Click - The
BBC’s flagship technology program.
- Sky
News Swipe - Sky News’s tech show.
Reading
News
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.
Books
These books vary in complexity and genre, allowing learners to choose
according to their interests and reading levels while improving their
English skills effectively.
- Harry Potter Series - Popular
book series with gradually increasing language complexity, suitable for
learners.
- Pride
and Prejudice - Classic novel offering rich insights into English
literature and culture; challenging vocabulary makes it suitable for
advanced learners.
- Animal
Farm - Short allegorical novella using simple language to convey
complex themes about power and society.
Writing
Writing is a fundamental skill in English learning that helps
reinforce vocabulary, grammar, and expression. Regular practice is
essential for improvement.
AI Writing Assistants 🤖
- Hemingway Editor - Helps
simplify and clarify your writing by identifying complex sentences and
common errors.
Writing Tips 💡
- Practice writing for at least 15 minutes every day
- Start with simple topics and gradually increase complexity
- Read your writing aloud to catch errors and improve flow
- Use AI tools for immediate feedback, but don’t rely on them
exclusively
- Keep a journal in English to track your progress
- Join writing communities or find a writing partner for feedback
AI-Powered English Learning
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.
Recommended LLMs
- ChatGPT by OpenAI -
Widely-used conversational AI for interactive practice, writing
assistance, and content generation.
- Gemini by Google -
Multimodal AI from Google, useful for conversation, text understanding,
and generating diverse content.
- Claude
by Anthropic - AI assistant designed for helpful conversations, text
analysis, and supporting writing tasks.
- Grok AI - Conversational AI that can
help with understanding current topics and generating text for language
practice.
Practical Applications
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Grammar
Understanding grammar is essential for mastering English. These
resources provide structured learning and practice opportunities.
Learning Resources 📖
Vocabulary
Building a strong vocabulary is crucial for effective communication.
These resources help expand your word knowledge systematically.
Word Lists and Resources 📑
Flashcard Apps
- Anki - Flashcard app using
spaced repetition for efficient vocabulary memorization.
- Memrise - User-created
vocabulary lists with mnemonics and spaced repetition.
- Quizlet - Create and study
flashcard sets with various learning modes.
Dictionary Resources 📚
- Forvo - Native speaker
pronunciations of words from different English-speaking regions.
- Dictionary.com -
Comprehensive dictionary with definitions, pronunciations, and example
sentences.
- Thesaurus.com - Find
synonyms and antonyms to expand your vocabulary.
- Oxford
Learner’s Dictionaries - Learner-friendly definitions with clear
examples and pronunciations.
- Linguee - Context-rich
dictionary with real-world usage examples.
- ReversoContext
- See words and phrases used in authentic contexts.
These tools enhance your English learning experience with interactive
features and practical applications.
- Play Phrase - Search and play
specific phrases from movies to learn natural usage.
- Lyrics Training - Learn
English through music and song lyrics with interactive exercises.
- Grammarly - Writing assistant
for checking grammar, spelling, and style in real-time.
- YouGlish - Learn word
pronunciation from real-world videos.
- Visuwords - Visual dictionary
showing word relationships and connections.
Exercises and Tests
Regular practice and assessment help track your progress and identify
areas for improvement.
- English Test Store -
Comprehensive collection of English proficiency tests.
- Duolingo - Gamified language
learning platform with daily exercises and progress tracking.
- LingoRank - Improve listening
comprehension through TED talks with interactive exercises.
Test Preparation Resources 📚
General English Tests
Skill-Specific Practice
- Listening: Daily dictation exercises and audio comprehension
tests
- Speaking: Pronunciation drills and conversation practice
- Reading: Timed reading comprehension exercises
- Writing: Essay writing practice with feedback
Online Classes
Find the right learning environment with these online platforms
offering various teaching styles and formats.
One-on-One Tutoring 👤
- Preply - Connect with professional
tutors for personalized English lessons tailored to your needs.
- iTalki - Find language
exchange partners and professional teachers for one-on-one lessons.
- Verbling - Book lessons with
experienced teachers, featuring integrated video chat and lesson
materials.
Group Classes 👥
- Lingoda - Live group classes with
native speakers, flexible scheduling, and structured curriculum.
- English Central -
Video-based English lessons with pronunciation feedback.
FAQ or Common Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about English learning, curated
from popular discussion forums.
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