The British Council offers a variety of apps to help you improve your grammar, vocabulary and prepare for exams. You can learn English through games, podcasts, movies and quizzes – even using football and the Premier League.
Games
60 SECOND WORD CHALLENGE
60 Second Word Challenge is a fun vocabulary quiz to help improve and widen your English vocabulary.
Johnny Grammar’s Word Challenge
Beat the clock and answer as many grammar and vocabulary questions as you can in 60 seconds! Hosted by quizmaster Johnny Grammar, this app features Beginner to Advanced level questions.
Video and audio apps
ELEMENTARY PODCASTS
Elementary Podcasts is a series of English learning podcasts to practise your English on the go.
Download from the Blackberry store
Study tools
LEARNENGLISH GRAMMAR
LearnEnglish Grammar is the best way to improve your English grammar at home, on the move, or anywhere! Download LearnEnglish Grammar and receive 3 free sample packs. You can download more content packs for your level in the app.
SOUNDS RIGHT
Sounds Right is the British Council's first pronunciation chart for learners and teachers worldwide.
IELTS WORD POWER
Get ready for the IELTS exam! Practise with over 100 questions in 11 categories ranging from science and technology to work and business.