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Free English grammar resources

Clear explanations and exercises, from basic tenses to the errors advanced speakers still make. 13 picks, 11 completely free. Checked November 13, 2026.

Starting at beginner level

  • Free website
    American English (U.S. Department of State)

    Free materials for learners and teachers of American English, including audio series, games and teaching resources.

    Best for: Teachers and self-learners looking for free American English materials.

    beginner · intermediate · advanced · American

  • Free website
    BBC Learning English

    Structured courses from beginner to advanced plus short recurring series (6 Minute English, The English We Speak, pronunciation videos). Every audio has a transcript.

    Best for: Daily listening habit with transcripts; the pronunciation series is clear even if you are aiming for an American accent.

    beginner · intermediate · advanced · British

  • Free tool Helps Spanish speakers
    Cambridge Dictionary

    Learner-friendly definitions with separate US and UK audio and IPA for each word, plus an English–Spanish dictionary.

    Best for: Checking word stress and the US vs UK pronunciation of a word in one place.

    beginner · intermediate · advanced · American and British

  • Free website
    Cambridge English for learners

    Free level test, practice activities and sample papers for Cambridge exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency).

    Best for: Checking your CEFR level for free.

    beginner · intermediate · advanced · British

  • Free tier app Helps Spanish speakers
    Duolingo

    Gamified app with a free, ad-supported tier; can be studied from Spanish. Good for a daily habit, weak on real conversation and natural pronunciation.

    Best for: Absolute beginners building a daily routine.

    beginner · American

  • Free website
    engVid

    Short video lessons by a group of teachers, each followed by a quiz. Covers grammar, idioms, pronunciation, business English and IELTS/TOEFL.

    Best for: A focused 10-minute lesson on one specific question you have.

    beginner · intermediate · advanced · American, British, Canadian

  • Free website
    LearnEnglish (British Council)

    Large library of free grammar explanations, graded reading and listening tasks with exercises, organized by CEFR level (A1–C1).

    Best for: Checking a grammar point quickly and practicing it with exercises at your level.

    beginner · intermediate · advanced · British

  • Free with library card app Helps Spanish speakers
    Mango Languages (free with library card)

    Paid language app that many US public libraries offer free to cardholders, including English courses taught from Spanish.

    Best for: Anyone with a US library card: check if your library provides it.

    beginner · intermediate · American

  • Free website
    ManyThings.org

    Old-school but huge collection of quizzes, minimal-pair listening tests, word games and sentence lists for ESL students.

    Best for: Quick minimal-pair practice (ship/sheep, full/fool) and vocabulary drills.

    beginner · intermediate · American

Starting at intermediate level

  • Free youtube
    English with Lucy (YouTube)

    Popular British English channel covering pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.

    Best for: Learners aiming for British pronunciation.

    intermediate · advanced · British

  • Free course
    Khan Academy Grammar

    Free, nonprofit grammar course (parts of speech, punctuation, syntax) with videos and practice. Written for native speakers, so it is great for advanced learners.

    Best for: Advanced learners who want to fix fossilized grammar errors in writing.

    intermediate · advanced · American

  • Free youtube
    mmmEnglish (YouTube)

    Well-produced lessons on pronunciation, speaking confidence and common mistakes; includes many imitation exercises.

    Best for: Repeat-after-me imitation drills.

    intermediate · advanced · Australian

Starting at advanced level

  • Free website
    Purdue OWL

    The standard US reference for academic and professional writing: grammar, punctuation, citations, résumés and cover letters, plus an ESL section.

    Best for: Professional and academic writing in American English.

    advanced · American

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