50 Best Online English Courses Of 2022

 



As the Covid pandemic has hit the world, maybe people and companies have had to adapt – some have struggled, and some have flourished. But when it comes to online teaching and learning, the market has thrived thus creating a bigger demand for more online education companies. 

Many children, teens and adults have decided or are forced to stay indoors and when learning English is no longer possible outside of home, online learning has paved the way forward to create an atmosphere of learning and entertainment to those wanting to understand or speak English. Online English learning does not stop at learning to understand and speak, but also to write and assist with studying for important school or university exams.

From the warm climates of Saudi to the cold conditions in Russia, there is no limit when it comes to teaching and learning English online. All that is required is a headset, a stable internet connection and a mindset to learn.

Now that the basis of what online English learning and teaching is, has been covered, here is a list of the best online English courses and what they entail:


1- Enlego



Enlego is a relatively new company that focusses on English teaching from children to adults. Enlego recruits mainly South African native English speaking teachers but do not let this fool you as South Africans are known for being one of the best native speakers to learn English from.

Whether it be just having a conversation with an English native speaker and learning pronunciation to being assisted with English/business exam studying, Enlego has it covered. 

Enlego connects learners and teachers to choose from a variety of topics that are both fun and interactive and ensure that learning takes place. Enlego is on its way to become one of the best and fastest growing online English teaching companies out there. What ever your desire is with English, Enlego will ensure you are more than satisfied at the end of the day.


2- Preply






Preply is the one of most popular Website to find native Speaking teachers on the internet. Preply does not stop at only teaching English however but also 49 other languages which makes it one of the best online English classes to buy. Preply focusses on one – on – one Private Language learning, which means that more than sufficient amounts of attention and care is given to the English learners. If the learner has any questions or concerns, the teacher will focus solely on those and assist until the student understands everything. 

With regards to pay, the teachers set their own price, and students have a variety of teachers to choose from with regards to which they think they would feel the most comfortable with.

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3 - Cambly

         

  • Private class via video call
  • 64 – 84 dollars per month
  • 15 minutes free trial
  • Alternative benefits: All ages, 24 hours a day, no fee to reschedule class, payment method: paypal


Based in the US, Cambly is one of the fastest growing online English teaching platforms to date. Focussing on one – on – one classes, it focusses on teaching English. Cambly kids is another part of the company that focusses on teaching children aged 4 – 15 so there is no age limit when it comes to Cambly. 

Students can choose the tutor that they feel would be best suited for them and sign up for English conversation classes, writing lessons, exam preparations and beyond. Cambly also offers students the choice of choosing particular accents that they feel most comfortable with, with teachers who are Tefl certified that assist with English language studies or native speakers with whom students only want to better their English conversation skills.

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4 - VIPKID



VIPKID has been around for more than 8 years, focussing on English accent practice online as well as English conversation classes of which includes: Listening Comprehension, speaking & pronunciation, reading & phonics and writing & grammar. VIPKID also offers after-class materials for students to review in the case of wanting to check over the work covered in the lesson. Communication is done via VIPKID’s own English teaching platform that is available once a student has signed up or registered. VIPKID also offers a preview video so that students are prepared for the class content.

VIPKID Sample Class:



5 - PALFISH

  • Free 15 minute trial class
  • Class length: 25 minutes
  • Class occurs through Palfish app
  • 10 – 18 dollars per lesson
  • Alternative benefits: ready made English material, ages 3 – 12


Palfish is an English course for kids and connects young Chinese students ages 3 – 12 with English teachers through an application designed by Palfish. Classes are 25 minutes in length and are presented with ready made English teaching material. Students can create their own schedule and the times are flexible. Classes are focussed on learning English conversation. The English class fee ranges from 10 to 18 dollars per hour.

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6 - Magic Ears


  • Ages 4 – 12
  • Available 24 hours
  • Focus on English conversation
  • Price: 10 to 18 dollars
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Magic Ears offers top English lessons for one on four classes, meaning usually more than one student present. Ages of students range from 4 – 12, thus offering young students the opportunity to learn English quickly. Mainly targeted at young students form China, Magic Ears offers flexible hours with premade lesson plans all to educate younger children with English conversational skills. Cost per lesson however constantly changes and can range from between 10 to 18 dollars.

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7 - Skooli


  • Low costs
  • Wide variety of subjects to assist with
  • Certified teachers
  • Alternative benefits: 1 on 1 private classes, elementary to college level, flexible hours


Skooli specializes in teaching and assisting with a wide variety of subjects. Basically any need the student requires is met by Skooli and this can include learning English to understanding Math, hence Skooli teaches a wide variety of subjects that students might have difficulty with. Other subjects include History, science, other languages, business and many more. Skooli tutors are always available and ready to assist. Prices for students range form either 10 dollars per week or 30 dollars per week. Classes are one – on – one.

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8 - QKIDS




  • Cost per course, not per lesson (240 dollars for 24 lessons/30 minutes per lesson)
  • Ages 4 – 12
  • Focusses on teaching English through storytelling


Qkids is an English teaching website that offers English conversation classes from North American English teachers to students around the world form ages 4 to 12. English conversation is taught mainly by narrative driven lessons which includes storytelling that children love. Pricing ranges between 240 to 540 dollars depending on the amount of lessons required for example 240 dollars gets you 24 lessons, so 10 dollars per lesson usually.

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9 - Lingoda


  • English, Business English, French, Spanish and German classes.
  • Free 7 day trial
  • 2 – 4 students per class
  • 6 – 9.6 euros per month depending on course selected

Lingoda focusses on English conversation lessons that aims to teach the language until fluency is achieved. This however is not only limited to English but other languages as well (German, Spanish and French) with classes being available 24/7. Classes can be between 2 – 4 students which happen on the Zoom app.

 Apart from other online English courses, Lingoda offers a free 7 day trial instead of the usual 15 minute free trial. After each lesson, exercises are provided to make sure the student understands the content or extend the knowledge gained from the lesson. Lingoda uses a monthly payment method which ranges from 6 to 9.5 euros per month.

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10 - Udemy


  • Premade courses (not live)
  • Wide variety of topics and courses
  • 64 to 96 dollars per course
  • Alternative benefits: Ability to rewind course content to recheck

Udemy focusses on Online English courses but with a twist. Courses are premade by teachers to ensure students understand what they are watching, and if they do not, they can always rewind the course. Udemy specializes in a wide variety of topics, form learning other languages (including English learning), to mathematics, programming and more. Courses can range from a few short videos to long in depth study guides, so it is important to first see what you are paying for. Courses can range from 64 to 96 dollars.


11- WeTutor



  • 108 dollars for 40 hours
  • Many different courses
  • Available 24/7
  • Alternative benefits: One on One Classes, high success rate

WeTutor is another example of a company that focusses on teaching lessons in English but not only focussing on English conversation classes. WeTutor teaches many different fields and subjects in English from Mathematics, Engineering to English, but it is best to see on their website the true amount of content they offer to teach which are all divided into NEET, JEE, Foundation Courses and CBSE Tuition. WeTutor does one on one mentorship and is available with teachers 24/7. They also offer affordable fees of 108 dollars for 40 hours.



12 - British Council: Learn English


  • Online English lessons that focus on your requirements
  • Can teach English in a professional sense (emails/interview)
  • Affordable rate of 77 to 160 dollars per package


This online English teaching company deals with English conversation as well as intensive English lessons. Meaning that if you would like to learn English for conversational purposes as well as learning Grammar or whatever it is that you desire from learning English, British Council has it covered. 

They also offer courses for all ages and unlike some Online English classes, can focus on learning English for a professional work life, meaning teaching interview skills and email writing. You can also learn online in your own time and at your own speed. They offer affordable prices for lessons and even have specials with prices ranging from 77 to 160 dollars, depending on the package you choose.

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13 - Coursera


  • Obtain a degree by studying online
  • Certified by various universities
  • Price varies from 39 – 79 dollars

Coursera is a famous website and organization where learning and teaching does take place, but not for the purpose of casually learning English, or any other subject but rather to study for a degree in whatever field you would decide to get a degree with. With the large amount of different courses to take (English courses included), the price per month can go from 39 to 79 dollars per month. It is also good to keep in mind that Coursera works with a number of universities and faculties in order to provide good education for its customers.

Coursera Sample Class:



14 - London School Online



  • Customer requirement is priority
  • Rate: 60 euros per hour
  • Other types of English to study from




LSO is an Online English Teaching company that focusses on the needs of the customer, meaning whatever you require in terms of online English classes, LSO will prioritise that.

 LSO teaches general English courses, business English courses and Legal English courses on Zoom. For the Zoom English classes personalized for your requirement, the pay is 60 euros per hour, while other packages that only offers content to study from, are 185 euros per month.

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15 - Future Learn


Future learn does not offer live online English classes but rather content packages to study and engage with. This being the case, not only English learning takes place but also Chinese, Irish and Norwegian. Linguistics and writing course packages are also offered. Each course price varies but for 280 dollars a year, all content is available for the whole year. Future Learn also offers Certificates that can be added to your CV.



16 - Wallstreet English


  • Face to face, online English classes and course packages
  • Certification for IELTS, TOEFL, and TOEIC
  • Flexible course cost

Wallstreet English caters for all requirements to do with learning English online. They have classes for both online English classes, as well as face to face learning, if you are nearby. They also offer English course packages that grants you access to a full assortment of study guides and English learning documents. 

You are able to manage your own schedule as well as get your own English certification that is not limited to IELTS, TOEFL, and TOEIC. If you are interested in their face to face learning program, they have facilities in South America, Western Europe and East Asia. There are no set course prices but they do determine the price based on your budget.


17 - Perfectly Spoken


Perfectly Spoken focusses on all ways to effectively learn to speak English. They offer one on one – online English classes, student group classes where people from all over the world discuss things in English under the guidance of a teacher, and also group class sessions focussing on grammar and speaking English. 

After each lesson, homework is usually given as well as at the end of a course, a certificate is given. Pricing is limited to a student plan for 10 dollars a month, and a pro plan, for 30 dollars per month.

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18 - Oxford Online English


  • Wide variety of pricing options
  • Free online classes every week
  • Focus on everything English

Oxford Online English has everything covered when it comes to online English classes and more! While having one on one classes, course packages and group learning classes, they also offer free classes. The way this works is every week at a certain time, live English classes take place that are free to view.

Their paid courses offer IELTS preparation, Business English, Spoken English, English grammar, English writing and pronunciation. Their pricing method can be per lesson or monthly with different rankings for example bronze members pay 11 dollars per month while silver members pay 124 dollars per month, with the course content increasing also with each rank. 

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19 - EdX


  • All types of courses: Language, humanities, business etc.
  • 50 to 300 dollars per course
  • Wide variety of course options in terms of face to face, group classes or content packages

EdX not only deals with English but a huge amount of other courses (over 3000) and topics for example, Engineering, Data Science, Humanities, Computer Science, and of course: Language. They offer 1 on 1 classes, group classes as well as content packages. They are also one of the largest Online teaching/learning companies with facilities across the world. EdX also assists with obtaining degrees in the chosen field of study. Pricing can go from 50 to 300 Dollars depending on the chosen course but some courses are known to cost even more.

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20 - Cambridge Assessment English


  • No cost, free content
  • Preparation for exams

Cambridge Assessment English does not focus on giving online English classes but rather grants resources for anyone to study English. This includes free activities for students of all ages to improve their English. Cambridge English also grants exam study content for students as well as a wide variety of other content to better English skills. There is therefore no cost but rather a ton of English content to self-study.


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21 - Busuu


Busuu deals with teaching many different languages that are not limited to German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, English and more! They do not offer classes with actual teachers but provide course content. What makes Busuu different is that they provide customer support by telling you what to study and when to study, thus assisting you with creating your own study plan. Their sections to choose from are Complete English, English for business and English for travel. Their premium subscription starts at 10 dollars per month.

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22 - EF English Live

As the name suggests, English Live gives you live English lessons. They help with English speaking, writing and exam preparation. Whatever your need is with learning English online, they will be able to assist you. They also offer 16 different CEFR’s and with each completed, you also receive a diploma. English Live also works around your schedule, thus working with the time you are available. Their pricing is from 50 to 250 dollars per month.

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23 - LSI


  • One on one and group classes
  • 39 – 179 dollars per week
  • Alternative benefits: Personalized study plan, level completion certificate


LSI is an online English course that focusses on having a live lesson, as well as self-study content which they provide. They also provide you with a personalized study plan and a level completion certificate. It is worth knowing that each online class has between 4 and 6 students but there are options to have one – on – one private lessons. Course prices are 39 to 179 dollars per week, depending on the course you select.


24 - ABA English


ABA English offers students academic assistance in learning to speak English through pre-recorded video lessons. They also offer a free 7 day trial period as well as their app which contains my English study videos to assist or count as extra work. So for those wanting to learn English whenever they feel like it and not stick to a schedule, this is the course to take. With their premium package you will gain access to your own teacher who will help you in learning English. Their course price is on average, 30 dollars per month.


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25 - USA Learns


USA Learns is an online English content based platform where students study from videos that focus on learning to speak English effectively as well as understanding and writing. They have courses for all levels of students from beginner to upper intermediate. They also offer a US citizen course. There is no cost to any of the courses however supplementary apps do have a cost.


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26 - Amazing Talker

Amazing Talker is an online language learning platform where you can learn a huge number of languages, including English of course. You select which language you would like to learn, and they put you in touch with a qualified tutor. Prices are per lesson, and the amount depends on which language you choose. Lesson cost average is 17 dollars. There is unfortunately no indication of a trial lesson option.



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27 - Alison


  • Wide variety of courses
  • Completely free


Alison is a large free online education platform that does not have online English classes but rather free courses. They have over 2000 courses to choose from all dealing with learning different subjects. They offer courses on Engineering, Mathematics, IT and more but have a section that focusses on everything English related such as English literature, TESL, writing, vocabulary and more. All courses are free.


28 - Kaplan International Languages



Kaplan was founded 80 years ago and is a large online and face to face education offering English courses for all levels of students, with each level focussing on more and more content that relates to English studying such as learning only short sentences to doing a course that improves English fluency to a level of the same as a native speaker. Every few days Kaplan offers free trial lessons that people can attend to decide if Kaplan is for them or to learn something new for free. Prices depend on the country you are in and if you prefer online/face to face. They offer classes to all ages from 12.


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29 - GoStudent


  • Variety of subjects
  • Tailor made lesson plan
  • Alternative benefits: Progress report, 32 to 50 dollars per lesson, all lessons 50 minutes.


GoStudent offers online English classes for all age groups that create a tailor-made timetable for you. Prices are between 32 and 50 dollars per lesson. All tutors are certified and is private. They also provide teaching in Engineering, History, chemistry and more. GoStudent also makes sure to inform parents on the progress of their children.

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30 - EF


  • Focus on your requirements
  • Variety of course types



Take online English courses wherever you are with EF who teach online English classes that focus on what you require, from speaking to writing and grammar. You also get access to over 2000 hours of interactive, self-study learning activities. Their types of courses include General English online courses, Business English online courses, special English online courses and corporate English online courses. Prices and start dates can be found in a brochure that they send to you when you are interested.


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31 - EC Virtual


  • 2- or 5-day week options
  • Focus on fluency, reading, speaking, listening and writing
  • Course price depends on amount of weeks chosen


EC Virtual is a live online English course that grants you the choice of 2 or 5 days per week to learn English in live classes at a time of your choosing. EC virtual’s teachers are qualified and lessons focus on English fluency that consists of speaking, listening, reading and writing. You also have the option of joining a mini group where you will share a class with other English students. Class price depends on the amount of weeks you are interested where 1 week of their one on one English classes are 165 euros per week.

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32 - International House London


  • Not live classes
  • Lots of courses to choose from
  • 350 hours of content
  • 45 euros and up per course

International House London is an online English course but does not offer Live lessons but rather gives you access to course content which you can study and access in your own time and includes videos, lesson plans, articles and more. They also ask you to complete a diagnostic course which tests your abilities in grammar, listening and reading. Completing this suggests the most suitable lessons to maximise learning. Their courses can also focus on business, everyday life, leisure and entertainment, people, relationships, nature and the environment and more. They offer up to 194 lessons with 350 hours of content. Course prices range from 45 euros and up.


33 - EnglishClass101


  • Own personal teacher to assist you
  • Different priced packages
  • Extra options to ensure understanding and learning


If you want to learn English online classes to reach fluency in English, EnglishClass101 has what you need. Offering lessons on topics you would find interesting such as reading, writing, grammar, culture travel, love and more. They also have word lists, slideshows and flashcards that re-quiz you if you feel unsure of what you have learnt. If you are worried you might not understand words as they are spoken to you, you do have the option to have “slowed down audio” to make sure you get every word. You can also have personalized guidance from your own teacher who will assist you if you have any concerns or questions about the content and even ensure you reach your goals. All subscriptions are paid in full with options such as 8 dollars for the basic package, 25 dollars for premium and 47 dollars for the premium plus option.

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34 - Lingualia



Lingualia is an online English course that offers 200 different lessons, more than 8000 audios, hundred of grammar flash cards, more than 3000 vocabulary words, dialogues with audio and images. Lingualia has an exclusive and revolutionary learning method which is based on an artificial intelligence which automatically personalises all content and adapts it to match the student level needs. There are no live classes but course packages that include English lessons, divided into four different levels. Lessons are focussed on English dialogue, English grammar, English vocabulary and English pronunciation. 



35 - FluentU



FluentU does not offer live English classes but English course packages that will grant you access to content that increases your knowledge in English. FluentU also offers a free 14 days trial. They have an interesting approach to learning English in the sense that they take music videos, movie trailers and turn them into personalized language lessons. Course prices include 30 dollars per month or 20 dollars per month if you choose to pay annually.

FluentU Sample Class:

36 - Eurocentres Online


  • Virtual live classes, group work, private tutoring, or self-study
  • 99 to 80 euros per two weeks


Eurocentres Online is an online teaching platform where you can develop both English & communication skills, learn from UK-based accredited teachers and obtain double certification. You can use Eurocentres Online by means of virtual live classes, self-learning, group work and private tutoring. You therefore have the freedom to choose any way to learn English that is comfortable for you. Prices range between 99 and 80 euros per two weeks that each include various options.


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37 - NetLanguages


  • Course packages are between 60 and 230 euros
  • Lots of content to learn English
  • Can have your own private tutor depending on the package you prefer


NetLanguages offers English lessons with or without tutor support depending on the package that you choose. In their cheaper deals, they offer study material with many hours of content and speech recognition exercises while in the more expensive package you can get about 150 hours of content, your own personal English language tutor, and as many speaking tutorials as you want. Their course packages are carefully structured to ensure that you reach your goal with English. Their prices range from 60 to 230 Euros.

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38 - Wimbledon school of English


  • 1 on 1 or group classes
  • 40 to 100 euros depending on course selected
  • Digital course book as well as learning platform for homework


Wimbledon school of English deals with live online English classes where you can choose 1 on 1 classes or group classes. Their educators are fully qualified of which some are examiners and they also have an online blended learning platform where you can study outside class and learn more quickly. They also offer digital course books and regular tests so that your educator can keep track of your progress. Course price for 3 weeks(lowest) is 40 euros and 100 euros for 36 weeks (highest).

Wimbledon School of English Sample Class:

39 - One Minute English


  • Links to other famous online English classes
  • Wide variety of courses to choose from


One Minute English provides premade courses in the form of videos to guide you in understanding all things English. Their focus is on Verbs, IELTS, speaking, phrasal verbs, listening and more. They also offer links to other famous online English courses for you to browse. 


40 - ESL Languages


  • Guaranteed learning progress
  • Lots of fun activities
  • Average of 8 students per class
  • 100 to 320 euros per course

ESL languages offers real-time interaction, assessments, guaranteed learning progress, a virtual study centre and an end of course report. With an average of 8 students per class, there is a focus on interaction between teacher and students on topic-focussed lessons. You can also drop in for assistance with homework, extra exercises to do or even just to chat with a teacher. There are also fun activities such as informal morning coffee or karaoke sessions. Prices per course of which each goes on for 5 to 10 weeks is about 100 to 320 euros.


41 - ESOL Courses


  • 100% Free 
  • Lots of course content


ESOL Courses provides you with all the materials that you need to learn English for free! With no cost to access any of the content, and that being English for work, grammar, vocabulary, listening, songs, reading and more! They also have fun games that focusses on English.




42 - BBC Learning English 


  • Free
  • Lots of content.


BBC Learning English has a list of activities and learning material that is entirely free and focusses on all ways to learn English without a teacher. You can choose any activities and lessons that range from lower-intermediate to upper-intermediate, quizzes, grammar, pronunciation and more. As said before all these activities are free and you can access them whenever you want to.

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43 - I Speak Better

                   

  • Lots of options to learn English
  • Free trial class
  • All ages


I Speak Better is a live online English teaching website allowing you to choose your own time and teacher. I Speak Better teaches grammar, pronunciation, sentence construction, vocabulary and you would be given a level test to test your proficiency in English. You can also use their app for ease of convenience in accessing lessons. Course options are General conversational English, business English and English for children so all ages are covered. Course prices are only available once you have decided to enrol but you can also book a free trial class.



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44 - Effortless English Club


  • 99 dollars average per course
  • Focusses on articles and fluency
  • First 7 lessons free


Effortless English Club is an online English conversation class that aims to make you fluent in English without using a textbook or studying grammar. You can get the first 7 lessons free to make sure that you are happy with the course. The educators have an English conversation with you and guide you through articles that helps with fluency. Courses range around 99 dollars.

Effortless English Club Sample Class:



45 - Berlitz


  • 299 to 3990 dollars depending on course selection
  • Lessons are focussed on your needs
  • 1 on 1 or group classes


Berlitz offers online language classes that is not limited to only English. Classes are 1 on 1 coaching sessions, available in English, German, Spanish and French. You can also choose small group classes that provide structed learning plans and schedules. Lessons are focussed on your needs, so whatever it is that you would like to learn in English, Berlitz can provide it. Prices range from 299 dollars for the self-study class and 3990 dollars for the immersion course.



46 - Medical English



  • Main focus is medical English
  • 23 to 89 dollars per month
  • Many activities in lessons


Medical English’s main focus is medical English and English for healthcare which means that medical terms and anything medical related would be studied and taught in English with activities that include reading, writing, speaking, multiple choice, spelling and more. You can learn via a interactive online textbook or attending online virtual classes. Course prices range from 23 to 89 dollars per month depending on the package you select.


47 - International House Bristol

  • 95 to 215 euros
  • Grouped classes
  • Many lesson times to choose from


International House Bristol offers online English courses that aims to give people the skills and confidence to speak, understand and write English. No matter what time zone you are in, you can select the times that they have to attend an English class. Classes are grouped and prices are from 95 to 215 euros depending on how many hours you choose to attend.


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48 - Straighterline 

  • Online college English classes
  • 69 to 119 dollars


Straightline offers online College English classes that introduces an alternative to attending campus in person and is partnered with over 130 colleges and universities. Most lessons focus on English and include tutoring from 69 to 119 dollars. These options range from English composition, development writing and more.


49- Skillshare


  • Online learning community with a focus on learning new skills
  • Price depends on the course you selected


Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing and more. Language is therefore not the focus but if you ever wanted to learn a new skills in English, Skillshare is the place by making groups work together to grow together in the course that they selected. Prices depend on the course you selected of which there are many but you can have a free trial lesson.


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50 - British Study


  • 45 minute group classes
  • Minimum age is 16
  • 54 euros and more


British Study brings the classroom to you by having live face to face lessons delivered on Zoom. They also have a learning management system to enhance your English learning experience. Their content is constantly updated so you can enjoy lessons that are modern and exciting. The minimum age for students is 16 and the class size ranges to a maximum of 12. Price per week can be from 54 euros and up.

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