Whether at work or on holiday: the English language helps us in many situations. FOCUS Online reveals how you can learn English for free.
Anyone who wants to learn English or develop it further often attends paid courses or online platforms. However, this does not have to be the case. There are numerous free methods and contact points both online and offline. We tell you how and where you can learn English for free or improve your knowledge.
There are a number of websites on the Internet that offer free materials for learning English. There, beginners or advanced learners can choose between vocabulary and grammar exercises. The following websites offer high-quality materials, for example:
Are you still unsure of your current level of English? No problem. On the Babbel e-learning platform, you can not only learn languages, but also take a free placement test beforehand. You can then test the program first because you benefit from the 20-day money-back guarantee.
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With the exclusive FOCUS online voucher, you also save seven euros when you take out a 12-month subscription to Babbel. With this you pay only 5.99 euros per month and can complete English lessons and courses.
With a smartphone, learning a language can be done in no time at all, because there is a wide range of English apps for Android and iOS. The practical applications don’t have to cost anything: you can learn English for free with the Duolingo app, for example.
Beginners will find the most important basics there, advanced users can start with more complex topics. In addition to translations, you can also practice listening comprehension tasks in the app. The app is available for iPhones, Android devices and Windows phones.
Whether it’s “Gossip Girl” or “Game of Thrones”: simply watch your favorite English series and films in the original version. If you have initial difficulties understanding, you can use German or English subtitles. Little by little you will learn English – quite incidentally. The same applies to English TV channels such as BBC or CNN.
If you prefer audio books, you have a large selection on the Audible platform. In addition to German-language audio books, English-language audio books are also offered. The first audio book is free and if you want, you can save a lot with these vouchers.
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The local library also offers you resources to learn languages. You can find many practice materials, communication coaches and phrasebooks for travel preparation in the library or online. In addition, many libraries stock bilingual novels and short stories, international newspapers and magazines.
