Here’s a list of great lessons and free classes that you can use for self-study and self-learning.
Vowels
Pronunciation Exercise
This class is based on a short film that uses an archival sound recording taken from the 1945 Linguaphone series ‘English Pronunciation – ‘A practical handbook for the foreign learner.’
All levels
Texting and Text Messages
Listening Comprehension Exercise
In this fun class we watch a video from YouTube and practice some modern English words and text abbreviations. OMG!
Intermediate level (and above)
Take an Honesty Quiz?
Listening Comprehension Exercise
Watch the video about honesty in society, learn modern English vocabulary, then take the honest quiz. How honest are you?
Intermediate level (and above)
Sight
Listening Comprehension Exercise
A short film and conversation exercise about modern technology.
Intermediate level (and above)
Understanding Contractions with Otis Redding
Grammar & Listening Comprehension Exercise
This class asks students to listen to the classic song Sittin’ on the dock of the Bay as an example for the use of contractions and provides exercises.
Intermediate level (and above)
10 Top Time-saving Tech Tips
Listening Comprehension & Vocabulary Building Exercise
This classic Ted Talk lesson plan presents a fun look at modern tech vocabulary.
Intermediate level (and above)