Free English vocabulary resources

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

Spaced-repetition flashcards. Free on desktop, web and Android; the official iPhone app is paid.

Best for: Remembering vocabulary and phrases long-term with a few minutes a day.

beginner · intermediate · advanced · Any

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

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 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

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

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 nonprofit tutorials on reading, computer skills, job search and everyday life, with a Spanish-language version (GCFAprendeLibre).

Best for: Combining English practice with job and computer skills.

beginner · intermediate · American

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

Fill in the missing words of song lyrics while the music video plays. Free with ads.

Best for: Training your ear for connected speech in a fun way.

beginner · intermediate · advanced · Mixed

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

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

Dictionary written for learners, with US and UK audio, collocations and word-frequency labels (the Oxford 3000/5000 lists).

Best for: Learning which words are worth learning first, and how they combine with other words.

beginner · intermediate · advanced · American and British

Flashcard sets made by teachers and students, including many ESL and citizenship-test sets. Basic study modes are free.

Best for: Ready-made vocabulary sets, including US citizenship test questions.

beginner · intermediate · Any

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

News stories read more slowly and with simpler vocabulary, with the full text next to the audio. American English.

Best for: Beginners and intermediate learners who want American English news they can actually follow.

beginner · intermediate · American

English–Spanish dictionary with very active forums where translators debate exact nuances of words and expressions.

Best for: Spanish speakers looking for the precise English equivalent of an expression.

beginner · intermediate · advanced · American and British

Two presenters discuss one topic in about six minutes, teaching a handful of useful words along the way. Transcript and vocabulary list for every episode.

Best for: A short daily listening slot (commute, coffee) with natural conversational speed.

intermediate · advanced · British

Long-running podcast where American hosts chat about natural expressions, small talk and culture. Episodes are free; transcripts and courses are paid.

Best for: Natural American conversation and small talk.

intermediate · advanced · American

Machine translator with natural-sounding output and alternative phrasings; free with character limits.

Best for: Comparing your own English sentence with a natural alternative (use it to check, not to write for you).

intermediate · advanced · American and British

Popular British English channel covering pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.

Best for: Learners aiming for British pronunciation.

intermediate · advanced · British

Browser extension that shows two subtitle tracks (English + Spanish) on YouTube and Netflix and lets you replay line by line. Core features are free.

Best for: Turning shows you already watch into listening practice.

intermediate · advanced · Any

The reference American English dictionary, with audio pronunciations and example sentences.

Best for: American spelling, meaning and pronunciation of less common words.

intermediate · advanced · American

Shows a word or expression inside real translated sentences (Spanish ↔ English), so you see how it's actually used.

Best for: Finding natural collocations instead of word-for-word translations.

intermediate · advanced · Mixed

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

Thousands of talks with interactive transcripts and subtitles in many languages, including Spanish.

Best for: Advanced listening and shadowing practice with polished, well-paced speakers.

advanced · Many