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5 tips to help you speak English fluently, from an expert at teaching English conversation skills to adults

Learn how to plan, write, and review great English compositions for school or reports for work. Gain confidence with practical tips from expert teachers. Improve your writing step by step.

Learn when to use gerunds (-ing) or infinitives (to) in English sentences. Expert teachers share free tips on English grammar

Learn how to talk about your future plans and predictions. English vocabulary, grammar tips and clear examples, from expert English teachers

Learn how to sign off emails properly for different people—bosses, friends, or colleagues. Get expert tips from an experienced English teacher to avoid mistakes.

Learn how to use the second conditional in English. Practical grammar examples and simple explanations to improve your communication skills

Sound more fluent and confident when you speak English, with English prefix examples, spelling tips, and expert advice on how to use prefixes

Learn how to use the English verbs should, must, and ought to. Get clear, simple grammar advice from expert English teachers at the British Council.

Is it ‘How much?’ or ‘How many’? Learn English grammar tips and sound more fluent. Tips from expert English teachers

You can help your preschool and primary school children learn English. Try these clever tips and free activities from expert English teachers