Learning Tools are a set of inclusive resources, available on various platforms, designed to support English language learning.
Lingueeis a free website and app that functions as both a translator and a dictionary.
Advantage: It shows you synonyms, expressions, and excerpts from the internet (in English and Portuguese) that use the word you searched for.
The Cambridge Dictionary Onlineis the ultimate online dictionary. Not only does it let you look up words used in British and American English, but you can also easily find synonyms.
Advantage: This dictionary lets you learn how to pronounce words and see how they're used in context.
Easy Englishis a YouTube channel that depicts everyday interactions through animations in English.
Advantage: The channel provides subtitles for all its videos, so you can practice your listening and pronunciation skills while expanding your vocabulary all at once.
Duolingo has a podcast on Spotify called "Stories in English with Duolingo," and it's exactly what the name suggests: stories on a variety of topics told in English.
Advantage: The podcast episodes are just over 20 minutes long, so you can practice your English on your way to work.
Available as a free website and app,Lyrics Trainingis a fun way to learn English through music: just choose a song and listen carefully to fill in the missing words in the lyrics.
Benefit: You improve your comprehension and expand your vocabulary with your favorite songs.
If you like to take advantage of every possible learning opportunity,British Council Learn Englishis a great option. The British Council is an international organization committed to promoting British culture and educational opportunities. On the organization’s website, you’ll find many free tools to help you learn English.
Advantage: You can practice different skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) using the apps or the website for free.
TheBaamboozlewebsite is for people who enjoy using games and fun activities to learn.
Advantage: It's free and maintained by thousands of teachers.
TheNews In Levelswebsite is for anyone who likes to stay up to date. It lets you read a wide variety of news stories from around the world—for free—at your English level.
Advantage: All the news articles come with audio as well, so in addition to reading, you can practice your English listening skills!
