Free English speaking resources

Current news stories at several levels with listening, dictation, discussion questions and printable worksheets. Popular with teachers.

Best for: Conversation topics and dictation practice based on current events.

beginner · intermediate · advanced · British

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

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

Complete video-based English courses for adults, built around everyday life in the US (work, doctor, school). Instructions are available in Spanish. No cost and no ads.

Best for: Adult immigrants starting from zero or low intermediate who want a full course, not scattered videos.

beginner · intermediate · American

Free, open-source audio recorder and editor for Windows, Mac and Linux. Slow down native audio without changing pitch and record yourself on a second track.

Best for: Shadowing: native audio on one track, your voice on the other.

intermediate · advanced · Any

Simple, free site to find a language partner for face-to-face meetings in your city, video calls or pen-pal writing.

Best for: Finding an in-person English–Spanish exchange partner nearby.

intermediate · advanced · Many

University English courses (business English, academic writing, pronunciation). Many can be audited for free; certificates are paid.

Best for: Structured university-level courses if you don't need the certificate.

intermediate · advanced · American and others

University courses including English for careers and academic English; many offer a free audit track for a limited time, with paid certificates.

Best for: Career-focused English courses from universities.

intermediate · advanced · American and others

Language-exchange chat app with built-in correction tools; partners can correct your messages and voice notes. Free tier with paid extras.

Best for: Getting your everyday written English corrected by native speakers.

intermediate · advanced · Many

Search 'English conversation' or 'language exchange' in your city. Most groups meet free in cafés or libraries; a few charge a small fee.

Best for: Low-pressure, in-person speaking practice.

intermediate · advanced · Many

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

Best for: Repeat-after-me imitation drills.

intermediate · advanced · Australian

Speak answers to questions and an automatic system estimates your level and gives feedback. Built by Cambridge researchers; free to use.

Best for: Getting a rough speaking-level estimate and practice without a teacher.

intermediate · advanced · British

Podcast focused on speaking fluently and learning without memorizing grammar rules; free episodes with paid extras.

Best for: Intermediate speakers who freeze when they talk.

intermediate · American

Friendly American teacher focused on natural, everyday spoken English: phrasal verbs, fast speech and conversation.

Best for: Sounding more natural and less textbook in casual conversation.

intermediate · advanced · American

Record yourself saying sentences and get feedback from human coaches. The free plan includes a limited number of corrections per month.

Best for: Getting a human to listen to your pronunciation, for free, a few times a month.

intermediate · advanced · American and British

Language-exchange app: you help a native English speaker with Spanish and they help you with English, by text, voice or video. Core exchange is free.

Best for: Free regular conversation practice with native speakers.

intermediate · advanced · Many

Podcast by a non-native American-accent coach about pronunciation, confidence and sounding clear as a non-native speaker.

Best for: Advanced speakers dealing with accent and confidence, from someone who went through it.

advanced · American