Best British Council Learn English Apps

2.2(19 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Manage your British Council English courses, track progress, and complete online exercises. Access course materials, download certificates, and view upcoming lessons. Designed for registered adult students to improve communication skills.

LearnEnglish Podcast by British Council

English listening practice

Strong Contender

4.8😊(8.2K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

Enhance your English listening and reading skills with a collection of British Council podcasts. Features include offline downloads, interactive scripts, pitch control, and progress tracking exercises. New content is added weekly to keep your learning engaging.

What We Love

👍 Amazing app
👍 Wonderful learning app
👍 Great app for learning English
👍 Fantastic app
👍 Excellent for learning English
👍 Helpful for improving listening skills
👍 Useful for learning vocabulary
👍 Appreciated for sharing knowledge for free

Room to Improve

🐛 App crashes or freezes
🔋 High number of ads interrupting the experience
🐛 Download/playback issues
🐛 Home screen not working

EnglishScore by British Council EnglishScore

British Council's English Test

Worth Considering

LearnEnglish Grammar (UK ed.)

4.6😊(3K ratings)

Free

Assess your English proficiency with a globally recognized test and certificate. Evaluate grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills. Get instant results and course recommendations to improve your language level.

What We Love

🚀 Great app
👍 User friendly
🤩 Excellent app
💯 Best app ever
🏆 Superb app
🎉 Wonderful app
🔥 Awesome app

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes/errors
⚠️ Technical issues
🕰️ Slow/laggy
🔍 Inaccurate results
🤔 Confusing UI
💰 Expensive certificates

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Fun English grammar activities

1000s of practice questionsBeginner to Advanced levels (CEFR A1-C2)Over 600 activities per level

Improve your English grammar with thousands of practice questions and activities. Covers all levels from beginner to advanced, with various question types and grammar topics. Track your progress and test your knowledge.

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Johnny Grammar Word Challenge

Learn English in 60 seconds

60-second timed quizzes3 difficulty levels3 categories (Words, Grammar, Spelling)

Test your English spelling, vocabulary, and grammar in a fast-paced 60-second quiz. Choose from three difficulty levels and categories, and compete globally. Earn badges and learn from feedback on incorrect answers.

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English listening practice

LearnEnglish Videos

Weekly new video additionsDownloadable episodes for offline viewingInteractive audio scripts

Enhance your English listening and reading skills with a vast library of videos. Download episodes for offline viewing and utilize interactive features like audio scripts and pitch control to personalize your learning experience. Track your progress with integrated exercises and share your achievements with friends.

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6 Minute English (+Worksheets)

Practical English learning

Daily video/audio English lessonsFree worksheets for each lessonRecord and review your speaking

This app offers daily English lessons through audio and video, focusing on listening and speaking skills. It includes free worksheets, vocabulary quizzes, and the ability to record and review your own speech. Learn English conveniently anywhere, anytime.

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Bright Vocab: Learning English

Study English daily with AI

AI-powered vocabulary learningGamified learning formatSmart repetition system

Master English through engaging games and AI-powered learning. This app uses a smart repetition system to help you memorize new words effectively. Track your progress with useful statistics and explore over 30 topics and 7 levels.

BC Learn Speak British English

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BBC Learning Pronunciation App

Listen to British English lessonsFollow synced text while listeningAdjust playback speed

Improve your British English comprehension and vocabulary through focused listening and reading exercises. This app offers a calm, distraction-free environment with clear pronunciation and synced text, allowing you to learn at your own pace and save new words.

LearnEnglish Sounds Right

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free

English Pronunciation Chart

Interactive pronunciation chartIPA symbol explanationsAudio examples for each sound

This app provides a free pronunciation chart for English learners and teachers. It helps users practice English sounds and understand phonemic symbols with audio examples and clear explanations of consonant and vowel arrangements.

English Conversation Practice

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Learn English effortlessly

1000+ native speaker conversationsSentence Builder Game800+ short stories

Practice English conversation with a wide range of categorized dialogues and useful resources for real-life situations and exams. Improve listening, speaking, vocabulary, and pronunciation with audio support for most content.

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My British Council Project

by eCom Scotland Ltd.

English Phrasal Verbs in Use

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by Loc Nguyen

Learn 200+ common phrasal verbsAlphabetical list with verb cardsInteractive learning games

Master English phrasal verbs with this app. Learn over 200 common verbs through explanations, examples, and interactive games. Improve your vocabulary and comprehension of native speakers.

LetMeSpeak – Learn English

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free

Vocabulary & Speaking Practice

Immersive story-based learning6000 common words with illustrations70 grammar topics with interactive exercises

Master English pronunciation and fluency through immersive storytelling and interactive conversations. Learn essential vocabulary and grammar with native speaker audio and real-life scenarios. Practice speaking from day one and improve your accent in just three weeks.

(19K)

Learning English Speaking

Let's Learn English

52 English lessonsSpeaking practiceVocabulary building

$7.99 | 100% OFF

This app offers a comprehensive English learning course designed for beginners by certified American English teachers. It features 52 lessons covering speaking, vocabulary, and writing, enhanced with videos and printable materials. Practice your speaking skills with interactive lessons and engaging content.

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Open English: Learn English

by Open Education, LLC

Unlimited live online English classes 24/7Native English-speaking teacher interactionsAI-powered pronunciation and correction tools

Learn English with live classes, native speakers, and interactive lessons. Access premium content for 24 hours free, including AI-powered pronunciation tools and exam preparation. Track your progress and earn certificates.

(10K)

My British Council Training

Lessons with native speakers

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Cambly – Learn English

Live conversations with native speakersImmersive learning experiencePersonalized lessons

Engage in real conversations with native English speakers to improve your language skills. This app offers immersive lessons tailored to your goals, suitable for any proficiency level, anytime and anywhere.

LearnEnglish Kids: Playtime

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English songs, stories & games

Animated song and story videosListen-and-record speaking activitySpelling, understanding, and grammar games

This app offers animated songs, stories, and games to help children aged 6-11 learn English. It focuses on reading, listening, speaking, and grammar with interactive activities and progress tracking. The content is safe, ad-free, and developed by language learning experts.

IELTS Prep App – Practice

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Speaking, Writing & Reading

AI-powered speaking practice with simulationsDetailed AI feedback on speaking and writingPersonalized study plans

Prepare for IELTS exams with AI-powered practice for speaking, writing, and reading. Receive detailed feedback, personalized study plans, and band score estimates to improve your skills and achieve your target score.

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