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Free English writing resources

Free checkers and references for emails, essays and professional writing. 10 picks, 3 completely free. Checked November 13, 2026.

Starting at beginner level

  • 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 course Helps Spanish speakers
    USA Learns

    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

Starting at intermediate level

  • Free tier course Helps Spanish speakers
    Coursera (audit English courses)

    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

  • Free tier tool Helps Spanish speakers
    DeepL Translator

    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

  • Free tier course Helps Spanish speakers
    edX (audit English courses)

    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

  • Free tier tool
    Grammarly (free plan)

    Browser extension and app that flags grammar, spelling and punctuation errors as you write. The free plan covers basic corrections.

    Best for: Catching mistakes in work emails before you hit send.

    intermediate · advanced · American

  • Free tier app Helps Spanish speakers
    HelloTalk

    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

  • Free tier tool Helps Spanish speakers
    LanguageTool

    Open-source grammar and style checker for English and Spanish, with a free browser extension and paid premium.

    Best for: Bilingual writers who switch between English and Spanish.

    intermediate · advanced · American and British

Starting at advanced level

  • Free tier tool
    Hemingway Editor

    Paste your text into the free web editor and it highlights long, hard-to-read sentences and passive voice.

    Best for: Advanced learners whose English is correct but sounds translated and wordy.

    advanced · American

  • 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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