Free Online English Language Course

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5 years ago

Why join the course?

On this course, you will learn about British life and culture, and improve your English language skills and knowledge.

Through short videos, you will learn about different popular culture topics as well as ways of life in the UK, including English as a global language, the countryside, music, and literature. Filmed in Great Britain, these videos will help you to develop your listening skills as you watch authentic examples of people speaking English. You will also examine some of the language used in the videos and analyse its use and learn how to use it again in practice.

The course draws on the British Council’s expertise in online learning. It is one of two courses from its Exploring English course collection.

You can find out more about this course in Chris Cavey’s post for the FutureLearn blog: 3 tips for getting the most out of Exploring English.

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What topics will you cover?

English: the global language

Why is English so widely used?
How does technology help you learn?
Language focus: passives
Useful expressions

Music: making a difference

What does British music mean to you?
Music and society
Language focus: clauses

Countryside: a green and pleasant land

What do people think about the British countryside?
A visit to the Lake District in north-west England
A look at the different parts of the UK
Language focus: description

Literature: books and identity

British literature
Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre
Anniversaries in British literature
Language focus: comparatives and superlatives

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to…

Reflect on different popular culture topics as well as ways of life in the UK
Explore English as a global language
Develop your listening skills as you watch authentic examples of people speaking English
Reflect on language in use
Develop language skills and practise using new language
Discuss the countryside, music, and literature