Free English writing resources
Free checkers and references for emails, essays and professional writing. 10 picks, 3 completely free. Checked November 13, 2026.
Starting at beginner level
- 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 course Helps Spanish speakersUSA Learns
Complete video-based English courses for adults, built around everyday life in the US (work, doctor, school). Instructions are available in Spanish. No cost and no ads.
Best for: Adult immigrants starting from zero or low intermediate who want a full course, not scattered videos.
beginner · intermediate · American
Starting at intermediate level
- Free tier course Helps Spanish speakersCoursera (audit English courses)
University English courses (business English, academic writing, pronunciation). Many can be audited for free; certificates are paid.
Best for: Structured university-level courses if you don't need the certificate.
intermediate · advanced · American and others
- Free tier tool Helps Spanish speakersDeepL Translator
Machine translator with natural-sounding output and alternative phrasings; free with character limits.
Best for: Comparing your own English sentence with a natural alternative (use it to check, not to write for you).
intermediate · advanced · American and British
- Free tier course Helps Spanish speakersedX (audit English courses)
University courses including English for careers and academic English; many offer a free audit track for a limited time, with paid certificates.
Best for: Career-focused English courses from universities.
intermediate · advanced · American and others
- Free tier toolGrammarly (free plan)
Browser extension and app that flags grammar, spelling and punctuation errors as you write. The free plan covers basic corrections.
Best for: Catching mistakes in work emails before you hit send.
intermediate · advanced · American
- Free tier app Helps Spanish speakersHelloTalk
Language-exchange chat app with built-in correction tools; partners can correct your messages and voice notes. Free tier with paid extras.
Best for: Getting your everyday written English corrected by native speakers.
intermediate · advanced · Many
- Free tier tool Helps Spanish speakersLanguageTool
Open-source grammar and style checker for English and Spanish, with a free browser extension and paid premium.
Best for: Bilingual writers who switch between English and Spanish.
intermediate · advanced · American and British
Starting at advanced level
- Free tier toolHemingway Editor
Paste your text into the free web editor and it highlights long, hard-to-read sentences and passive voice.
Best for: Advanced learners whose English is correct but sounds translated and wordy.
advanced · American
- 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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