When English is your 2nd Language

Struggling with AQA English Language Paper 1, Question 2? Don’t stress — I break it down using the PETAL structure so you can hit every mark with confidence. 🌟 ✅ Clear structure (PETAL) ✅ Easy analysis tips ✅ Example answers you can copy the style of ✅ Perfect for last-minute revision or steady

When you first start learning a language, you definitely want to fully commit – however that does not mean that you need to spend money for an app or resource that may not even be what you need. So check out these free resources first and see how far you can get on your learning journey!   Happy

Not going to lie, most free courses for languages out there are for total beginners and I am yet to find a 0 to fluent course that doesn’t cost a ton. Either way these should help you get started. :) 1. Lingohut Choose from 50 languages but more importantly - you don’t have to learn from

If you want an interactive way to learn a language - check these free online games out! (One is an unexpected app) 1. Ba Ba Dum (Beginner) Learn 1500 words in 21 languages with 5 different games. Their site is very user friendly so younger and older people can enjoy it too. 2. Clozemaster

👩🏻‍💻Having Fun + Language Learning = Fluency ✨ Learning languages can be awfully boring sometimes 🥱 Some of us, at least, sometimes have that moment when we feel like we want to quit or postpone our studies just because how understimulating the activity is. We would rather do something else t

Here’s how to master the structure question 👇 ✅ Look at the beginning, middle, and end ✅ Spot shifts in focus or tone ✅ Zoom in from big → small or calm → chaotic ✅ Use PETAL to explain the effect Remember: it’s worth 8 marks and should only take 10–12 minutes — don’t overcomplicate it! Save

Open Culture languages is an incredible place to find the right language learning materials for you. It provides various free websites that you can use for 48 languages. This is great because you can explore resources that work for you whether you are looking for audio, reading, writing, or texts t

I started revising English Language around Easter and still got a Grade 9, including 40/40 in Paper 1 Question 5. At first I was trying to do everything, different stories, different ideas and it just wasn’t working properly. What actually changed things for me was focusing on Question 5 inst

Learn from a variety of subjects and categories like greetings, food, careers, etc. This site is awesome because it also includes sign language! Sign up to create an account and get full access to the free courses and lessons. You can also filter by category if you’re more interested in vocabulary

We love free sites! There are so many resources out there that can get you started on your language learning journey without having to pull out your credit card! FSI is great because it not only offers text practice via scanned workbooks turned PDF, but they also have extensive audio materials to p

For those just beginning to learn a language and who are not sure if they are ready to fully commit to a learning plan, use Lingvist to start! (FREE for 14 days, $10/month, $80/year) Choose from 11 languages – and the cool part is that you can choose which language you want as your default, so i

I love this little interactive lesson site! This works great for those who learn by doing – you get to follow dialogue with audio then do fun interactive activities to help you really retain what you learned. I tried it out with Japanese which is not a language I am learning at the moment but even

I will always praise learning  a language through music, but to have an app that is actually interactive with lyrics and challenges to complete – amazing! LingoClip is great for those who don’t always want to be glued to a textbook or watch learning videos, especially great for kinesthetic learners

I love the concept of learning “unintentionally” – Coffee Break languages offers great podcasts in 10 different languages that you can play whenever is most convenient for you! They cover topics at 4 different levels from beginner to advanced. You can listen to the podcasts or go to their website

1. Make Words Stick 🧠✨ I used to forget words as fast as I learned them. But this prompt helps me connect each new word to something personal—a feeling, a memory, even a made-up story. Suddenly, I’m not just memorizing... I understand. Prompt: “Help me remember [word] by connecting it to somethi

⭐️ Tandem - Top Recommendation (Free) Good for: Asking questions to native speakers, finding a language exchange partner Put what you speak and what you want to learn in your profile. Search and get matched with other members and choose who you want to chat with. You can also see who is online

My favorite part about sharing language learning with you all is finding that there really is an abundance of resources to learn a language that are suitable to everyone’s needs! And it’s even better when it’s free! This site offers mostly beginner to intermediate level learning which is great for

Language of Earth is a great YouTube channel if you're wanting to learn a new language in a simple but fun way. It covers Spanish, French, English, and many more (maybe not so common languages) with easy lessons and useful phrases. The videos are super practical and are translated in English to

Work full-time? Or go to school AND work full-time? You can still learn a language... I know I did, but you have to make it a priority. I'd like to share some example schedules and tips I've used, and maybe it will help you. 🗓️The Schedule: When I had an awful commute, I woul

I was stunned to see how many languages and lessons LingoHut offers – especially with a world that has become more expensive and where even language learning is not accessible to everyone. This site is great as it even includes tons of videos and short lessons from beginner levels to advanced.