Welcome to Learn-English

Learn English online and improve your skills through our high-quality courses and resources – all designed for adult language learners. Everything you find here has been specially created by the British Council, the world's English teaching experts.

Why Is English So Popular ?

Why is the English language so popular now? Well, it has earned its popularity for a number of reasons. English is the dominant or official language in a number of countries, including many former British Empire territories. The rise of the British Empire offers many clues as to why the English language is so popular! Not only does the British Empire play an important role in the popularity of English today, but the rise of the United States, and developments within the science and technology industries have also helped to position English as a global language!

Start With Your Level

Beginner

I do not speak any English.

Elementary

I can say and understand a few things in English.

Pre-intermediate

I can communicate simply and understand in familiar situations but only with some difficulty.

Low Intermediate

I can make simple sentences and can understand the main points of a conversation but need much more vocabulary.

Intermediate

I can speak and understand reasonably well and can use basic tenses but have problems with more complex grammar and vocabulary.

Upper Intermediate

I can communicate without much difficulty but still make quite a lot of mistakes and misunderstand sometimes.

Advanced

I speak and understand very well but sometimes have problems with unfamiliar situations and vocabulary.

Pre-advanced

I speak and understand well but still make mistakes and sometimes people do not understand me clearly