Learn English
English · 1.5+ billion speakers (around 400 million native)
About English
English is a West Germanic language that became the world's primary lingua franca through centuries of British influence and American cultural reach. It has the largest vocabulary of any human language and the most extensive body of literature, film, and online content.
Where it's spoken
United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland — and the rest of the world as a lingua franca
Interesting facts
- 1Around 170,000 words are in current use — the largest vocabulary of any language
- 2Has borrowed extensively from French, Latin, Norse, and dozens of other languages
- 3More people speak English as a second language than as a first
Why learn English?
Three reasons to make English your next language.
The universal language
Business, science, aviation, the internet, and pop culture all default to English.
Travel anywhere
Wherever you go, you'll find someone who speaks at least some English.
Unmatched cultural library
The world's largest film industries, music catalogues, and online libraries are all primarily English.
Your learning path
Three courses move you from your first word to fluent conversation.
Beginner
Build a confident foundation in everyday English — greetings, small talk, and the present tense.
- Greetings
- Numbers 1–10
- Colours
- Family
- Common verbs
Intermediate
Tell stories in past and future tenses, write short emails, and handle work and travel situations.
- Travel & directions
- Food & dining
- Past tense
- Shopping
- Daily routines
Advanced
Refine your style, master phrasal verbs and idioms, and write essays with native-level nuance.
- Subjunctive mood
- Idioms
- Business vocab
- Literature
- Debate
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