Ways to learn English for free in London

As a French expat in London, it’s easy to gravitate towards the city’s large French community. Spending time with French people is reassuring, but not beneficial to your English level. Note that there are many free alternatives to learning English in London. A good way to gain confidence and strike up a conversation with any Londoner!

Lepetitjournal.com has picked up free solutions to learn or improve your English in London.

English courses in London universities

Many London universities offer free or very low-cost English courses. This is especially the case:

University College London (UCL):

UCL offers free English courses throughout the year, taught by student volunteers. Levels range from beginner to advanced.

Registration information and course times can be found here.

King’s College London:

King’s College offers free English courses, workshops and events around the English language.

All information about workshops can be found here

Associations and Language Centres

Associations and language centers in London offer free or very affordable English courses. Among the well-known ones, we can cite:

Language Exchange Club:

The club organizes free language meetings where participants can converse in English as well as their mother tongue. The aim is to create a “conversation class” where participants can discuss various subjects weekly.

Appointment:

Meetup is a site where you can find groups and events based on your interests. Many Meetup groups are dedicated to learning English. Discussions are regularly organized in English on current topics.

ESOL London:

ESOL London is a charity providing free English lessons to refugees and asylum seekers.

How to improve your English at home?

The secret to learning a language quickly and efficiently is consistency. So we advise you to continue your efforts even at home. Here are some tips to help you do this:

• Change the language of your phone and computers to English.
• Read books, newspapers and magazines in English. You can get a newspaper for free at the city’s busiest metro stations. It’s a good practice to work on your English while keeping up to date with London news!
• Watch movies and series in English. Many films and serials have been shot in London, where the actors have British accents. Here are some examples: Scoop, Baby Reindeer, Back to Black, The Bridgerton Chronicles.

You can also use free language learning apps. Here are some useful websites and apps:

Duolingo:

Duolingo A fun and free app that lets you learn English while playing.

Memory:

memory Another language learning app that uses flashcards and games to help you memorize vocabulary and phrases.

BBC English Learning:

BBC Provides a free website and app with lessons, exercises and articles for learning English.