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Free online dictionaries

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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Cambridge Dictionary and Thesaurus

Self-study Guide
Check out the websites and resources that you can use to improve your English language skills - recommended by your teachers!
Self-study Diary
Download this diary and keep a record of your progress, the resources you have used and when you used them

England by Rachel Bladon - improve your reading and find out all about English history, culture, sport and lots more .

BBC Learn English Free resources for intermediate to advanced learners
British Council Learn English Learn English online with the help of this free website from the British Council with games, stories, listening activities and grammar exercises.
EAP Foundation Resources to practice academic writing. Use the quizzes, infographics and study guides to improve your skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening and vocabulary
Listen and learn English English Listening Lesson Library Online is a collection of over 2,000 FREE lessons for students
Using English for Academic Purposes Free pratice exercises in grammar, vocabulary, speaking & listening , writing and reading

Click on the flag and find out all about contemporary culture in the UK by listening to this series of podcasts.

Podcasts from The Financial Times online newspaper (FT.com)
Podcasts to help improve your listening and comprehension skills.

Pre-intermediate level
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Intermediate level
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Intermediate-plus level
Start with an easy level and improve your skills
Upper-intermediate level
Reading regularly can be fun and helps to improve your English language skills