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Resources to learn English for free

If you need to learn English without paying, don’t worry. There are many resources that can help you improve your English level for free. Here we talk about some of them.

1. ABA English

We offer 144 live grammar video lessons. You just need to register and you will have access to a daily grammar video class.

2. Free dictionaries and translators

3. Free online courses

The BBC (British public TV) has a free platform to learn English, BBC learning english. If children want to learn English, they can access BBC Kids learning english.
Another very necessary resource is to know your English level completely free of charge. In this case, UNED provides this website where you can find out: English level test.

4. Resources to improve pronunciation

Howjsay. It has a dictionary of more than 180,000 words and it’s as simple as typing the word in the search box and pressing play to listen to the pronunciation.
Google Translator. This simple tool also allows you to know the pronunciation of words or phrases entered in the translator. You just have to click the speaker icon on the respective language side and the written text will be played.

5. Newspapers in English

We mention these two Spanish newspapers that offer the possibility to access the English version, with the advantage that the news is familiar and you can check the Spanish version if you have doubts.

El Pais in English. It’s one of the best-known and most influential Spanish newspapers. You can see its English version and learn English online for free.
Marca English. Do you enjoy sports? Marca is one of the most important sports newspapers. Read it in English and you will be informed while practicing.
Ompersonal. Links to newspapers in English.

6. Radio

Radio stations, especially those you can listen to online, will help you learn English for free.

Radio Garden, an app that helps us locate thousands of stations worldwide that speak English

7. Television

You can use this resource whenever you want and without needing paid TV platforms:

Choose the original language of the movies and TV shows you watch. If it’s hard for you to understand what they say, use subtitles. When your level improves, remove them. If you want your children to learn English without paying, put cartoons in English on for them.
You can resort to the internet to watch TV programs in this language and learn English. There are very famous shows (especially in England and the USA) which are very interesting to watch since they reveal a lot about Anglo-Saxon culture.

8. Speaking and listening

If you want to learn English well you’ll know that one of the most important things is to speak it, practice it and listen to it. Improve your speaking and listening with these essential free resources to improve your level.

Physical meetups with native English speakers. Many people want to improve their Spanish and are native or have a high level of English. You can see ads in community centers, bars or language schools of people who get together and help each other with the language. They just meet in a public place and maintain a conversation in each language for a while.
Erasmus. Many universities can connect students from different nationalities to improve the language completely altruistically.
Conversation Exchange. This platform offers the possibility to find people who want to learn different languages to have conversations through webcam, face-to-face or chat

9. Blogs to learn English

The English blog. Very useful to learn English online for free. Written by an English teacher, you will find tips, tools and many other things to help you improve your level.
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The natural method of ABA English works because you learn in a practical and by imitation way. Even if you start from zero, first you will listen, repeat, read and write. Then, little by little and effortlessly, you will assimilate the theory.

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Tips to learn English for free

The resources mentioned above are very useful to learn English without paying, and here we want to give you some tips to learn English for free. If you follow them, you will definitely improve the language without spending a cent.

VOSE (Original version with subtitles). If you have a low level, try to watch movies and series in original version with subtitles. Whether you watch them at home or go to the cinema, choose this option. It really works.

Listen to music. Something that unites music lovers is wanting to know the meaning of the lyrics. Listening to music and knowing the lyrics, you can learn pronunciation and expand your vocabulary.

Books in English. If you like to read, you have it easy. Choose books in English depending on your level and you will substantially improve your vocabulary and grammar.

Dedicate an hour a day to learning English. Many times we do things that make us waste time without gaining anything. If you dedicate 1 hour daily to improving the language with the resources we have given you, you can learn English for free much faster than you think.

Learn three new words in English daily. Often we don’t know how to self-learn English because we don’t set small goals. If you set the goal of learning three words in English each day, you will easily expand your vocabulary. It’s a completely doable challenge, try it!

Speak half an hour of English daily with your family or friends. If your children are learning the language or your partner or friends need to improve like you, impose half an hour of chatting in English with them and you will surely learn and have lots of fun.

Think in English. Try to practice the exercise of thinking in English. If you train your brain to do it regularly, the improvement in the language can be astounding. It’s just about getting your mind used to deliberately practicing the language. A very interesting exercise recommended by many experts to improve English completely for free.