Exploring English with the British Council


Exploring English with the British Council 

The 'British Council Learn English' is a platform that focus on skills, grammar, vocabulary of English. We'll then explore the features and the unique charm that the British Council brings English learners to the journey of learning English. 


Comprehensive Learning Resources

'The British Council Learn English' covers a range of learning resources, which caters to the IELTS. From online interactive lessons given by experts to learning hub providing topics to communicate with others. Apart from that, it is suitable for all levels from A1-C1, which offers different materials in grammar and vocabulary learning. Whether you're a beginner who wants to learn basic English or an advanced learner aiming to develop your language skills, there's something for you. In addition, it also caters for business workplace, including the communication in office or the writing skills such as the email writing in business environment. 


Global and Cultural Insights

In addition to language skills, the British Council aims to provide the cultural bridge among learners. Through the learning hub, learners are able to exchange ideals about the latest topics among learners all over the world in writing the comments, recording audio messages, sharing pictures with description. The discussion forum provides an opportunity to make the knowledge into use regularly. For example, as the Lunar New year approaching, learners are allowed to talk about the different cultural traditions and celebrations. 


Personalized Learning Journeys

The free online level test provide an approximate indication of the English level learners are working toward. Learners can use the result to find the appropriate activity for English language ability. 

My personal experience

From my view, I tried 'the British Council Learn English' to get resource. As a language learner, it provides comprehensive resources and opportunity to learn automatically. As a teacher, it is beneficial to use the online resources to train students' language skills. However, it is more than an educational resource. It's a world discussion forum to get cultural communication because it empowers learners to not only master English but also to connect with the world in a meaningful way.

 

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