Students using LearnEnglish Subscription: self-access courses from the British Council

Learn English with the world’s experts – any time, any place

Unlock your potential with our British Council English Self-Study course. This flexible, low-cost course lets you learn English at your own pace – any time, anywhere.

Improve your English language level and professional communication skills, express yourself with confidence and progress in your career.

  • Enhance your skills: Improve your English language and professional communication skills so that you can express yourself confidently.
  • Achieve your goals: Follow a structured learning path that helps you progress in everyday life and at work.

Real learning from the experts

Our course offers much more than vocabulary. You’ll quickly build your listening, reading and writing skills through a blend of:

  • web-based exercises
  • interactive webinars on grammar and pronunciation
  • optional live online classes.

All our materials are developed by leading English experts and designed for every level, from elementary to advanced.

Affordable and accessible

Learn from the world’s English experts for just £5.99 per month.

Be part of a community

Learning is better together. As part of the course, you’ll access Live25 sessions – live, teacher-led online webinars where you can:

  • learn pronunciation and grammar directly from an expert
  • get helpful tips 
  • connect with fellow learners in a supportive online community.

Globally recognised standards

The British Council English Self-Study course levels are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR), the international standard for English language learning.

The Self-Study course is suitable for students at the following levels:

  • Elementary (A1)
  • Pre-intermediate (A2)
  • Intermediate (B1)
  • Upper intermediate (B2)
  • Advanced (C1)