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Welcome to the official Oxford University Press page for English language learners. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, you'll find expert tips, strategies, and resources to improve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Strengthen your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, prepare for exams, and build confidence to reach your goals.
10/10/2025
How familiar are you with these group nouns?
1 soldier → an army of soldiers 🪖
1 director → a board of directors 🎬
1 rioter → a mob of rioters 🔥
1 expert → a panel of experts 🧠
1 sailor → a crew of sailors ⚓
Let us know if you can think of any more! 💬✨
06/10/2025
Can you choose the right word: in, an, or at? Fill in the gaps! 💬
How many can you get right? Drop your answers in the comments! ⬇️
03/10/2025
✨ Confused about “could,” “should,” and “would”? Let’s break it down! 👇
🔹 Could = possibility or ability
“I could go to the party.” (It’s possible for me.)
🔹 Should = advice or recommendation
“You should try this restaurant!” (It’s a good idea.)
🔹 Would = imagined situations or polite offers
“I would travel more if I had time.” (It’s not real, just imagining.)
Which word do you find trickiest? Let us know in the comments! 💬👇
02/10/2025
We all struggle with something when learning a new language! 😅 What's the hardest part of learning English for you? 🤔 👉 Speaking? Grammar? Pronunciation? Tell us in the comments! 👇
And if you'd like extra help, check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/
01/10/2025
Get Ready for the Oxford Test of English – Without the Stress!
Preparing for a test doesn't have to feel difficult! Our FREE online preparation courses are designed to help you get ready and feel confident for the Oxford Test of English and the Oxford Test of English Advanced:
Both courses cover all four skills: Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking
Interactive practice with instant feedback
Short videos to demystify the test format
Expert test hints to build confidence
Here are some phrasal verbs to help you talk about conflict:
💬 “Face off”
💬 “Stir up”
💬 “Lash out”
💬 “Back down”
Which one is new for you? Let us know how you’d use it in a sentence! 👇
24/09/2025
🎶 Ready to jazz up your English? Here are some music idioms you can use every day!
🎸 From “face the music” to “call the tune,” these phrases will make your English sound more natural.
Which music idiom is new for you? Let us know below! 👇
19/09/2025
Are you familiar with the grammar behind “fish” and “fishes”? 🎓
Drop a YES if you already knew this, or a NO if it’s new to you! Let’s see how many people have come across this before. 🐟
11/09/2025
Are you feeling puzzled by conditionals? 🤔
What are they? Why do we learn them? When will I use a conditional in the real world? 🤯
Here is some information about what they are and how to form them! 🌟
09/09/2025
Do you always use the same words in English? Let’s mix it up! 🌟
✅ “Beautiful” isn’t your only option. You could try “stunning,” “spectacular,” or “marvellous” instead!
✅ Using different words can make your English sound more natural and interesting.
Which alternative do you like best? Share your favourite in the comments! 👇
08/09/2025
Many of you have probably gone back to school or are heading back to school soon!
If you could only choose 3 stationery items to use for the rest of the school year, what would you pick? 🤔
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