Free English grammar resources
Clear explanations and exercises, from basic tenses to the errors advanced speakers still make. 13 picks, 11 completely free. Checked November 13, 2026.
Starting at beginner level
- Free websiteAmerican English (U.S. Department of State)
Free materials for learners and teachers of American English, including audio series, games and teaching resources.
Best for: Teachers and self-learners looking for free American English materials.
beginner · intermediate · advanced · American
- Free websiteBBC Learning English
Structured courses from beginner to advanced plus short recurring series (6 Minute English, The English We Speak, pronunciation videos). Every audio has a transcript.
Best for: Daily listening habit with transcripts; the pronunciation series is clear even if you are aiming for an American accent.
beginner · intermediate · advanced · British
- Free tool Helps Spanish speakersCambridge Dictionary
Learner-friendly definitions with separate US and UK audio and IPA for each word, plus an English–Spanish dictionary.
Best for: Checking word stress and the US vs UK pronunciation of a word in one place.
beginner · intermediate · advanced · American and British
- Free websiteCambridge English for learners
Free level test, practice activities and sample papers for Cambridge exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency).
Best for: Checking your CEFR level for free.
beginner · intermediate · advanced · British
- Free tier app Helps Spanish speakersDuolingo
Gamified app with a free, ad-supported tier; can be studied from Spanish. Good for a daily habit, weak on real conversation and natural pronunciation.
Best for: Absolute beginners building a daily routine.
beginner · American
- Free websiteengVid
Short video lessons by a group of teachers, each followed by a quiz. Covers grammar, idioms, pronunciation, business English and IELTS/TOEFL.
Best for: A focused 10-minute lesson on one specific question you have.
beginner · intermediate · advanced · American, British, Canadian
- Free websiteLearnEnglish (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 with library card app Helps Spanish speakersMango Languages (free with library card)
Paid language app that many US public libraries offer free to cardholders, including English courses taught from Spanish.
Best for: Anyone with a US library card: check if your library provides it.
beginner · intermediate · American
- Free websiteManyThings.org
Old-school but huge collection of quizzes, minimal-pair listening tests, word games and sentence lists for ESL students.
Best for: Quick minimal-pair practice (ship/sheep, full/fool) and vocabulary drills.
beginner · intermediate · American
Starting at intermediate level
- Free youtubeEnglish with Lucy (YouTube)
Popular British English channel covering pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.
Best for: Learners aiming for British pronunciation.
intermediate · advanced · British
- Free courseKhan Academy Grammar
Free, nonprofit grammar course (parts of speech, punctuation, syntax) with videos and practice. Written for native speakers, so it is great for advanced learners.
Best for: Advanced learners who want to fix fossilized grammar errors in writing.
intermediate · advanced · American
- Free youtubemmmEnglish (YouTube)
Well-produced lessons on pronunciation, speaking confidence and common mistakes; includes many imitation exercises.
Best for: Repeat-after-me imitation drills.
intermediate · advanced · Australian
Starting at advanced level
- Free websitePurdue 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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