UsingEnglish.com was established in 2002 and is a general English language site specialising in English as a Second Language (ESL). We host a large collection of tools & resources for students, teachers, learners and academics, covering the full spectrum of ESL, EFL, ESOL, and EAP subject areas.

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If you are learning English we are here to help you! Students and learners can find a large range of online materials designed especially for learning English as a Second Language (ESL). Millions of students use our site each month to help them learn.

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Learn the meanings of words and phrases with our extensive reference materials.

Tests & Quizzes

Test your knowledge of the English language with our range of quizzes and tests.

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Resources and tools help you study, learn and teach English.

Teach English. Resources for teachers.

If you are teaching English as a Second Language and want help planning your lessons, or if you are training in TEFL, we have hundreds of bespoke professional resources to help you.

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Teacher resources including lesson plans, handouts and printables.

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Resources to help you train as a teacher of English.

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