Learn English for free with these online platforms and courses

For several years now, the learning of English It has become a fundamental requirement to access different job opportunities and to undertake or continue studies abroad.

There is a wide range of institutions that offer paid, in-person courses to learn this and other languages. However, for those without resources, there are also opportunities for Learn English in a way virtual y free.

We'll tell you about some of the main platforms for you to study and improve your English.

Free courses at SENA

In September of last year, the National Learning Service (Sena) announced the opening of registration for one of its most anticipated academic programs: free virtual English courses.

According to the organization, this training program, known as 'English Dot Work', has places for approximately two million people and will allow learners to complete the course with a B1 level of language proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

The course consists of ten levels of study that progressively increase in difficulty, starting from beginner to developing an intermediate knowledge and command of the language.

The Sena course consists of ten levels of study that progressively increase in difficulty.

How to register?

1. Go to the website www.senavirtual.edu.co.

2. Select the 'English' option from the top menu.

3. Identify the level at which you will enroll according to your current language skills.

4. Go to the registration box and fill out the form.

5. At the end of the process you will receive a confirmation email with instructions to start the course.

British Council: IELTS and more resources

The British Council It is the UK's international organization that promotes educational opportunities and cultural relations around the world.

In Colombia, the British Council It has participated in cooperation projects with the Ministry of National Education and in alliances and projects with around one hundred universities to support the development of bilingualism.

In addition to the above, this institute is also responsible for conducting and certifying the English exam. IELTS, a test that is required by most educational institutions worldwide to demonstrate the English level of the person taking the test.

How to access free IELTS preparation courses?

The institute offers three free courses for exam preparation.

To access the courses, simply log in to www.britishcouncil.co, Register and choose the course you wish to take. Each course includes its respective table of contents, registration dates, and duration.

In addition to the above, the British Council It offers many multimedia resources that are available free of charge to all those who want to learn independently.

To access these resources, simply log in to www.britishcouncil.co/enjoy-at-home

BBC Learning Portal

The British Broadcasting Corporation, better known as the BBC, It has a service department focused on learning English. ‘'Learning English'’ It is the portal from which you can access all available resources and lessons.

The portal has many interactive resources and offers completely free classes and activities, as well as mock exams so that users can assess their level.

To access the courses and lessons, you don't even need to register. Just go directly to the portal: www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish

Duolingo

Those who already have a basic level in the language, with a dedication of 20 to 40 minutes daily, will be able to make great progress in 6 months.

Duolingo It is one of the most popular web platforms globally for learning languages for free. According to the BBC, By last year, it already had over 300 million users. In addition to English, it also offers lessons in German, Portuguese, Italian, and other languages.

The platform has a web portal and its own application that is available for download on both iOS and Android.

The platform is very dynamic and intuitive.

The user learns through images, audio, and simple texts tailored to their language level. To access the content of Duolingo You just have to log into their Web page or download the application from your mobile device.

Coursera

Coursera It is also a widely known platform in the field of learning on-line. This platform is linked to different educational institutions around the world and offers courses and training in languages as well as other professional fields.

One new feature compared to the platforms already mentioned is that Coursera It also offers specialized English courses in specific areas of knowledge.

If you know English, but want to learn the technical terms and vocabulary of your field of work, Coursera It's a good option.

These are some of the free courses offered Coursera to learn English:

–English for Common Interactions in the Workplace: Basic Level

–English for Career Development

–Specialized program: Business English

–English for Journalism

To see the complete course catalog, click here. here.

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