English Language Resources

English language resources for English learners and teachers to help you study, learn and teach English including text analysis, language tips, exam tips and help with study skills.

Language Analysis Tools

Text Statistics - Analyse A Text
Online text analysis tool which give you statistics about a text including word count; unique words; number of sentences; average words per sentence; lexical density; and the Gunning Fog readability index. Copy and paste any text to see a statistical breakdown of it.

Word Checker
Enter a word to check up on how it is used in English. It gives information on parts of speech, usage, register, style, collocation, meaning and grammar.

Writing Help

Essay Writing Samples
A selection of tips on writing essays including a number of sample essays.

Letter Writing
Help with formal and business letter writing. A summary of writing rules including outlines for cover letters and letters of enquiry, and abbreviations used in letters.

Writing Bibliographies
A description of how to write a bibliography, including examples, a quiz and links to forum discussions on the subject.

Citations
Links to online resources that will help you give references to works that you cite when writing.

Language Tips
A selection of short tips on various aspects of the English language, with examples.

Links

ESL Links Archive
Our links archive contains hundreds of English language resources for ESL students and teachers alike. Divided into categories, you can take a look at some of the best language sites available.

Selected Links
A collection of useful links hand-picked by us to provide you with the best resources including online tests, qualification recognition, exam boards & organisations, dictionaries, and links for teachers.

Study and Exam Tips

Study Skills
A collection of some of the best resources available on the web to help you learn how to study effectively.

Exam Tips
Tips about taking exams and tests.

Downloads

Downloads
Download our free English Grammar Reference and the Irregular Verb List viewer to use offline.