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ALISON is delighted to present over 600 hours of interactive English Language Courses which will help you attain further qualification on well-known global English language qualifications such as FCE, ESL, ESOL, IELTS and TOEFL. Our interactive English language courses feature audio, native speakers, and opportunities to practice your English. If you are learning or teaching English as a second language, or if you want to improve your ability to speak, write or read the English language, you are welcome to spend many hours of study here! These English language resources are most useful for those learners who have a basic knowledge of English language but want to improve their overall abilities and understanding. For those of you who make strong progress with our free English learning resources, we offer you some very interesting courses on English literature. Finally, if you believe you are ready to use English in your workplace, why not take our Business English Test!

# These English Language resources are largely brought to you in partnership with the British Council, the global leader in English language Education.
British Council Online English Suite - Pre-Intermediate 1British Council Online English Suite - Pre-Intermediate 1

Improve your fluency and confidence in understanding and writing English with this interactive multimedia course. Part 1 of the Pre-Intermediate English course introduces vocabulary related to talking about yourself, your job and your hobbies, lets you practise the language of advice and giving directions, and practise the past and present tenses.
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British Council Online English Suite - Pre-Intermediate 2British Council Online English Suite - Pre-Intermediate 2

This free online English suite of courses is designed for intermediate students. This Pre-Intermediate course takes those with a basic knowledge and brings them up to intermediate level. The course comprises a series of interactive activities that focus on improving your understanding and fluency.
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British Council Online English Suite - Intermediate 1British Council Online English Suite - Intermediate 1

Practice and improve your understanding of English with this free online English language course brought to you on ALISON by the British Council. This interactive learning experience uses native English speakers to improve your understanding and fluency.
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British Council Online English Suite - Intermediate 2British Council Online English Suite - Intermediate 2

This practical free online course covers Intermediate English. It helps learners improve their fluency and understanding of English by focussing on native speakers and real-life situations. This is one of the courses in the British Council Intermediate English suite of courses.
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British Council Online English Suite - Upper-Intermediate 1British Council Online English Suite - Upper-Intermediate 1

This free online English course is brought to you by the British Council. It uses native speakers to help you improve your understanding and fluency. It is aimed at upper-intermediate learners and builds on previous British Council OE courses.
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British Council Online English Suite - Upper-Intermediate 2British Council Online English Suite - Upper-Intermediate 2

This free English-language online course is brought to you on ALISON by the British Council. It helps improve your understanding and fluency with the use of native speakers and interaction. This course is aimed at upper-intermediate learners; it builds on previous British Council OE courses.
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British Council Online English Suite - FCE Exam SkillsBritish Council Online English Suite - FCE Exam Skills

Take this free online language course to prepare for the First Certificate Exam (FCE) in English. This course covers the exam skills required to pass the FCE. The FCE is divided into five sections: Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening, and Speaking. In this course, each section is covered twice.
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Learning the Basics of English GrammarLearning the Basics of English Grammar

This free online course offers a comprehensive revision of English grammar. It is designed for those already fluent in English, but who want to improve their writing. It covers punctuation and grammar, from commas and colons to adverbs and prepositions. By completing this course, you will see a marked improvement in your written English. Each section breaks down the rules into easily assimilated explanations. There is a section on spelling. This course is ideal for anyone looking to improve their written and indeed spoken English.
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Speaking and Writing English EffectivelySpeaking and Writing English Effectively

The free online course will help you learn how to use English more effectively. It covers different types of writing including imaginative writing, English in the media, journalism, and textual analysis. It goes on to offer a comprehensive guide to using language effectively. This course is ideal for those who want to improve their written English for work or pleasure. It is also suitable for students of English.

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Improve Your English Writing Skills Improve Your English Writing Skills

This free online language course helps improve your English writing skills. The course covers many different styles of writing, including: comedy, descriptive, spy, thriller, instructional text, opinion pieces, poetry, and more. It also covers punctuation. This course provides you with enough guidelines to express yourself in a variety of writing styles. This course is suitable for anyone wanting to improve their writing - for work or pleasure. It is also very useful for students of English.
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Business English Test (LT-E)Business English Test (LT-E)

English is emerging as the primary global business language and good command of the English language is now a key business skill. The Scales LT-E test measures your command of business English. Once you know your standard, you can take steps to improve you business English vocabulary, comprehension and fluency. Whether you are trying to learn English or teach it as a foreign language (EFL, ESOL), this business English test is a useful tool.
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Introduction to English LiteratureIntroduction to English Literature

This free online course offers a comprehensive introduction to analysing English literature. It takes selected masterpieces of drama - Macbeth and The Crucible - and introduces the learner to an analysis of the plays. This leads to enhanced appreciation. The course goes on to examine several poems from Coleridge in the same way. By completing this course you will learn about analysing literature. This course is ideal for students of English literature, and for those wishing to expand their knowledge of this most rewarding of subjects.
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Shakespeare - His Life and WorkShakespeare - His Life and Work

This free online English course looks at the life and work of William Shakespeare, surely the greatest playwright of them all. The course covers his life, the literary devices he employed, and his plays, prose and poetry. Videos show actors saying his lines and reading his sonnets. It is peppered with quotes from his famous plays. Completing this free online course will improve your understanding of the Bard, and deepen your enjoyment of his timeless work. This course is especially useful for students studying Shakespeare.
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