Resources

English Learning Learning: - TED Talks: TED offers a vast collection of talks by experts, innovators, and thought leaders. These talks cover diverse topics, allowing you to learn about various subjects while improving your listening skills. You can find TED Talks on their official website. website: https://www.ted.com/talks - BBC Learning English: The BBC provides free language lessons, videos, and quizzes. Their content focuses on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural insights. Explore their resources on the BBC Learning English website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/ - British Council Learn English: The British Council’s platform offers interactive lessons, games, and videos. It caters to learners of all levels, from beginners to advanced. You can access their materials at Learn English. click https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/ - Cambridge Dictionary: The Cambridge Dictionary provides clear definitions, examples, and pronunciation guides for words. It’s a reliable resource for understanding word meanings. Visit the Cambridge Dictionary. link https://dictionary.cambridge.org/ - Cambridge English website: https://www.cambridge.org/english - Oxford English Dictionary (OED): The OED is a comprehensive resource for exploring word origins, historical usage, and meanings. While it requires a subscription, it’s an authoritative reference. Access it at OED. https://www.oed.com/?tl=true - Learn grammar in Grammarly's blog https://www.grammarly.com/grammar * For Writing - QuillBot: QuillBot is a grammar checker and paraphrasing tool. It helps improve your writing by suggesting alternative phrasings. You can use it at QuillBot. https://quillbot.com - Grammarly: Grammarly is widely used for grammar and spell-checking. It integrates with browsers, word processors, and other writing platforms. Explore it at Grammarly. There is mobile app and website https://www.grammarly.com/ ## Listening: - Rachel’s English YouTube Channel: Rachel provides clear pronunciation and accent tips. Her channel is especially helpful for improving spoken English. Find her videos on Rachel’s English. https://www.youtube.com/@rachelsenglish - TED Talks: As mentioned earlier, TED Talks are excellent for listening practice. You can explore them on the TED website or via their YouTube channel or podcast. https://open.spotify.com/show/1VXcH8QHkjRcTCEd88U3ti?si=bbc2043773c1441a - **"Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques"** podcast on Spotify. In this podcast, Matt Abrahams, a lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business, sits down with experts to discuss real-world communication challenges. Whether you're giving a toast, presenting in a meeting, or simply aiming to improve your communication skills, this podcast provides valuable tools, techniques, and best practices to help you communicate more effectively. If you're interested, you can listen to it directly on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/6ll0MwobDt1JW9gYaOONEo Speaking: - ELSA Speak App ELSA Speak App: ELSA helps improve pronunciation and speaking skills. Your review highlights its benefits for free users. Consider exploring the premium features for an enhanced experience. You can find more reviews on YouTube or ELSA’s website. Look for the advance or premium feature. I think it is worth it to try the premium one. My review for free users: https://hellotalk.com/m/LNEDvMqLRHHUDD?id=SORttEN - SmallTalk2Me is an AI-powered simulator designed to enhance spoken English skills. It offers features such as personalized English-speaking practice, mock interviews, an IELTS speaking test simulator, and an automated spoken English level test. Users can practice anytime, receive instant feedback, and improve their confidence in spoken English. Explore SmallTalk2Me on their website: https://app.smalltalk2.me/ will add more