The flexible British Council English online course offers a trusted and flexible way to improve your English – whenever and wherever it suits you.

Created by a world leader in English education, our platform offers live online classes with expert British Council teachers, flexible study options to fit your schedule, and a learning experience tailored to your goals—whether you want to speak more confidently, succeed in your career, or prepare for IELTS.

Join thousands of learners around the world who are making real progress with English Online—all from the comfort of home.

To speak English fluently, you need regular speaking practice, expert guidance, and a learning environment that builds your confidence – and the flexible British Council English online course gives you all three.

Join live online classes where you’ll practise speaking with qualified British Council teachers and learners from around the world. You’ll improve your pronunciation, build your vocabulary, and develop real-life communication skills in a friendly and interactive setting.

You can personalise your learning by choosing the class topics that interest you most – so you’re not just learning English, you’re using it every time you speak.

Start learning today and take your next step towards fluency – with the flexible British Council English online course.

Join online classes with students from around the world for real-time speaking, listening and reading practice with an expert British Council teacher. We encourage you to interact with the materials, your teacher and your fellow students. Towards the end of class, the teacher will recap, share all the learning materials and ensure everybody has understood the lesson.

Learning English at home is easy and effective – with the right support. That’s exactly what you get with the flexible British Council English online course.

Join live online classes led by experienced British Council teachers. Practise speaking and listening in real time, and choose topics that match your interests and goals. Whether you’re learning for work, travel, or study, you can join from anywhere using your computer or mobile device.

With flexible schedules and personalised learning, you can build your English skills – comfortably, confidently, and completely from home.

To access your student portal and join live online classes, you will need:

• A desktop or laptop computer (preferred) or a mobile device (tablet or smartphone)
• A reliable internet connection
• A headset or headphones with a built-in microphone
• A working webcam

Before your first class, please note:

• Our live classes take place on Zoom, a free and secure video platform. Please download Zoom to your device before your class begins.
• For the best experience, we recommend using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Some features may not work properly on other browsers.
• Your Zoom display name must match the name on your British Council English online account. If not, your teacher may not allow you to join the class.

To make sure everyone has a great learning experience:

• All students must follow our virtual classroom rules.
• You’re expected to take part actively, with your microphone and webcam on throughout the class—just like in a face-to-face classroom.

Before you subscribe, please review the British Council English online Student Code of Conduct.

All our teachers are highly qualified and experienced British Council English teaching professionals. Our teachers are experienced in working with students from many different countries and are online teaching specialists. Teacher training takes place regularly and teaching quality is monitored and evaluated by a team of specialists to ensure we deliver the best learning experience possible.

If you prefer a certain teacher, you can choose to only book classes with them, whether in a group or private setting.

However, we believe it is pedagogically very valuable to have different teachers who have different pronunciation and speak different dialects of English. This exposure to different accents is essential in a world where English is spoken by millions of people from different countries, and we think this is the best way for our students to be better prepared to deal with real-life situations.