English

The following is a list of websites that offer self-study courses, dictionaries, grammar information and interesting YouTube channels that will help learners improve their English.

Oxford Learner’s Dictionary
Monolingual dictionary (BE und AE), includes in addition word lists and a grammar overview.

Cambridge Dictionary – English – German / German – English
Mono- and bilingual dictionary with over 35,000 entries.

PONS Dictionary – English – German / German – English
Bilingual dictionary containing over 1.8 million words, phrases and translations.

Langenscheidt Dictionary – Englisch – Deutsch / Deutsch – Englisch
Bilingual dictionary with synonyms.

LEO – Englisch – Deutsch / Deutsch – Englisch
A bilingual dictionary for multiple languages.

Duolingo
With the Duolingo app/website, learners have the opportunity to practice daily and earn points, which are used to unlock new exercises. The app/website focuses on the skills of reading, listening and speaking.
Level: Elementary

50 Languages
On 50languages.com learners have various possibilities to improve their vocabulary. With the help of an interactive dictionary, tasks on the alphabet and numbers, as well as various shorter tests, learners can expand and consolidate their knowledge.
Level: Elementary

Loecsen
On this page you have the possibility to practice first sentences. With the help of visuals and corresponding text, learners can quickly and easily understand the German equivalent. Learners also have the possibility to add further terms.
Level: Elementary

BBC Learning English
In this English course, learners practice vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and various skills through various tasks.
In addition, an app is available.
Level: Elementary – Advanced

Lingola English
With different exercises on grammar, vocabulary and writing, learners can deepen their language skills.
Level: Elementary – Intermediate

English grammar
This website provides initial information about English, with a focus on grammar. It is an overview of grammatical phenomena, but without associated exercises.

Grammar & Vocabulary
On this page you will find explanations of grammar topics and matching exercises, as well as various additional vocabulary tasks.