Resources

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Useful places for language learning

Courses, dictionaries, readers, channels and small tools for Japanese, Korean, French and English — all on one page, ready to open.

100 resources, checked and filed by purpose
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Across languages

Tools that travel with you
12 resources
FlashcardsFree + Paid

Anki

A flexible spaced-repetition flashcard app for building and reviewing your own language decks.

VocabularyMemory
Open resource
Browser toolFreemium

Language Reactor

Interactive subtitles and instant lookups for studying with YouTube and supported streaming services.

ListeningReading
Open resource
Reading toolFreemium

Readlang

Read webpages and texts with one-click translations and built-in vocabulary review.

ReadingVocabulary
Open resource
Pronunciation toolFreemium

YouGlish

Hear words and phrases in real YouTube clips to check pronunciation and natural usage.

ListeningPronunciation
Open resource
Pronunciation dictionaryFreemium

Forvo

A large pronunciation dictionary with recordings contributed by speakers around the world.

ListeningPronunciation
Open resource
Example sentencesFree

Tatoeba

Search multilingual example sentences and compare how the same idea is expressed across languages.

ReadingVocabulary
Open resource
Practice toolFreemium

Clozemaster

Practice high-frequency vocabulary in sentence context through quick cloze exercises.

VocabularyReading
Open resource
Audio courseFree

Language Transfer

Free audio courses that teach learners to build sentences through guided reasoning.

ListeningGrammar
Open resource
Course libraryFree

Live Lingua Project

A large library of public-domain language courses, audio and textbooks from FSI and related programs.

ListeningReading
Open resource
Language exchangeFreemium

HelloTalk

Find language partners and practise through text, voice messages and calls.

SpeakingWriting
Open resource
Language exchangeFreemium

Tandem

A language-exchange community for messaging, audio and video practice with other learners.

SpeakingWriting
Open resource
TutoringPaid

italki

Book one-to-one lessons and conversation practice with professional teachers and community tutors.

SpeakingConversation
Open resource

Japanese

日本語
24 resources
CourseFree

NHK WORLD-JAPAN Easy Japanese

Short multilingual lessons built around practical conversations, with audio and downloadable material.

ListeningSpeaking
Open resource
Graded newsFree

NHK News Web Easy

Current Japanese news rewritten with simpler language, furigana and audio support.

ReadingListening
Open resource
Course platformFree + Paid

JF Japanese e-Learning Minato

The Japan Foundation's online platform for self-study courses in Japanese language and culture.

ListeningReading
Open resource
Course|TextbookFree

Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan

Free lessons, PDFs and audio focused on the Japanese needed for everyday life and work in Japan.

ListeningSpeaking
Open resource
Video courseFree

Erin's Challenge

Video-based lessons from the Japan Foundation with skits, explanations and classroom activities.

ListeningSpeaking
Open resource
GuideFree

Tofugu Japanese

Friendly, detailed guides to hiragana, katakana, kanji, grammar and Japanese learning methods.

KanaKanji
Open resource
Grammar guideFree

Tae Kim's Guide to Japanese Grammar

A widely used online grammar guide that moves from the writing system to more advanced structures.

GrammarReading
Open resource
DictionaryFree

Jisho

A fast Japanese-English dictionary with example sentences, kanji details and flexible search.

VocabularyKanji
Open resource
Grammar trainerFreemium

Bunpro

Structured Japanese grammar lessons and spaced-repetition reviews organised by JLPT level.

GrammarReading
Open resource
Kanji trainerFreemium

WaniKani

A mnemonic and spaced-repetition system for learning kanji and related vocabulary.

KanjiVocabulary
Open resource
Dictionary|SRSFree

jpdb

A Japanese dictionary and SRS system with vocabulary decks linked to books, anime and other media.

VocabularyKanji
Open resource
Learning platformFreemium

Renshuu

Customisable lessons, quizzes, schedules and games for Japanese vocabulary, kanji and grammar.

VocabularyKanji
Open resource
Graded readerFreemium

Satori Reader

Japanese stories and articles with native audio, contextual notes and sentence-level explanations.

ReadingListening
Open resource
Graded readerFree

Tadoku Free Books

Illustrated graded readers for extensive reading, with many titles offering accompanying audio.

ReadingListening
Open resource
Content discoveryFree

Natively

Community difficulty ratings for Japanese books, manga, films and television shows.

ReadingListening
Open resource
Browser toolFree

Yomitan

An open-source popup dictionary for instant Japanese lookups and optional Anki card creation.

ReadingVocabulary
Open resource
Browser toolFree

10ten Japanese Reader

Hover over Japanese text on webpages to see readings, meanings and dictionary information.

ReadingVocabulary
Open resource
Pronunciation toolFree

OJAD

The University of Tokyo's online accent dictionary for Japanese pitch accent and prosody practice.

PronunciationSpeaking
Open resource
Video libraryFree + Paid

Comprehensible Japanese

Comprehensible-input videos that use visual support and carefully levelled spoken Japanese.

ListeningVocabulary
Open resource
YouTube|PodcastFree

Japanese with Shun

Slow, learner-friendly Japanese conversations and short episodes for steady listening practice.

ListeningVocabulary
Open resource
PodcastFree

Nihongo con Teppei

A large archive of short Japanese-only podcast episodes made specifically for learners.

ListeningVocabulary
Open resource
YouTube|PodcastFree

YUYU Japanese Podcast

Long-form natural Japanese conversations and interviews with learner-friendly context.

ListeningCulture
Open resource
YouTube channelFree

Nihongo no Mori

Japanese-language lessons covering JLPT grammar, vocabulary, listening and exam preparation.

GrammarJLPT
Open resource
YouTube channelFree + Paid

ToKini Andy

Clear video lessons that work through major Japanese textbooks and grammar points in depth.

GrammarTextbook support
Open resource

Korean

한국어
24 resources
DictionaryFree

Korean-English Learners' Dictionary

The official National Institute of Korean Language dictionary with audio, examples and learner-focused definitions.

VocabularyPronunciation
Open resource
DictionaryFree

Naver Korean-English Dictionary

A comprehensive Korean-English dictionary with audio, examples, conjugations and usage information.

VocabularyPronunciation
Open resource
Translation toolFree

Papago

Naver's translation tool for Korean text, speech, images and webpages.

TranslationPronunciation
Open resource
Course platformFree

Online King Sejong Institute

Official online Korean courses and self-learning programs from the King Sejong Institute Foundation.

ListeningSpeaking
Open resource
Learning libraryFree

Nuri King Sejong Institute

Official Korean textbooks, lesson materials, cultural resources and level-test support.

TextbooksGrammar
Open resource
App directoryFree

Sejong Korean Learning Apps

One official directory for Sejong vocabulary, grammar, conversation, travel and business Korean apps.

VocabularyGrammar
Open resource
Course|Grammar guideFree

How to Study Korean

A long, structured Korean course with detailed English explanations, audio and practice material.

GrammarVocabulary
Open resource
Course platformFree + Paid

Talk To Me In Korean

Structured Korean lessons, podcasts, videos and courses designed for international learners.

GrammarListening
Open resource
Graded readerPaid

TTMIK Stories

More than 1,000 graded Korean stories with native audio and instant vocabulary support.

ReadingListening
Open resource
Grammar toolFreemium

Mirinae Explorer

Break Korean sentences into grammar patterns, particles, honorifics and conjugated forms.

GrammarReading
Open resource
Exam preparationFree + Paid

TOPIK Guide

Guides, practice material and study support for TOPIK I and TOPIK II learners.

TOPIKVocabulary
Open resource
Exam informationFree

TOPIK Official Website

Official test notices, schedules, registration information and results for the Korean proficiency exam.

TOPIKRegistration
Open resource
MOOCFree + Paid certificate

First Step Korean by Yonsei University

A beginner Korean course from Yonsei University covering Hangul and essential everyday communication.

ReadingWriting
Open resource
Course appFreemium

LingoDeer Korean

A structured app course with grammar explanations and practice designed for Korean learners.

GrammarVocabulary
Open resource
Speaking appFreemium

Teuida

Interactive speaking scenarios that prompt learners to respond aloud in everyday Korean.

SpeakingListening
Open resource
Website|YouTubeFree

GO! Billy Korean

Detailed lessons, beginner courses, interviews and practical Korean explained clearly in English.

GrammarPronunciation
Open resource
YouTube channelFree

Prof. Yoon's Korean Language Class

University-style Korean lessons with careful explanations, pronunciation work and textbook playlists.

GrammarPronunciation
Open resource
YouTube channelFree

Comprehensible Input Korean

Korean-only comprehensible-input videos using stories, games and visual cues for learners.

ListeningVocabulary
Open resource
YouTube channelFree

Korean Unnie

Energetic Korean lessons on everyday expressions, grammar, pronunciation and culture.

VocabularyGrammar
Open resource
Course platformFreemium

KoreanClass101

A large library of Korean audio and video lessons organised into learner pathways.

ListeningVocabulary
Open resource
Course platformFree

EBS Durian Korean

Korean lessons and cultural programs from Korea's public educational broadcaster EBS.

ListeningSpeaking
Open resource
YouTube channelFree

KBS WORLD TV

Korean entertainment and cultural programming for building listening through authentic media.

ListeningImmersion
Open resource
Media channelFree

Arirang TV

Korea-focused news, culture and entertainment programming with extensive English support.

ListeningNews
Open resource
Exam preparationFree

EPS-TOPIK Self-study Textbooks

Official self-study textbooks and audio for learners preparing for the EPS-TOPIK exam.

ReadingListening
Open resource

French

Français
20 resources
Learning platformFree

TV5MONDE Apprendre le français

More than 2,000 video-based exercises organised by level, topic and learning goal.

ListeningVocabulary
Open resource
News|Learning platformFree

RFI Français Facile

News, podcasts and exercises created for French learners, including Journal en français facile.

ListeningReading
Open resource
Learning websiteFree + Paid

Lawless French

Clear French lessons, level tests, listening practice and reference material from Laura K. Lawless.

GrammarVocabulary
Open resource
Grammar guideFree

Tex's French Grammar

A complete, friendly online French grammar reference from the University of Texas at Austin.

GrammarVocabulary
Open resource
Learning websiteFreemium

Lingolia French

Structured French grammar, vocabulary and writing explanations with interactive exercises.

GrammarVocabulary
Open resource
Practice websiteFree

Français Facile

A large collection of French lessons, quizzes and exercises contributed by teachers and learners.

GrammarVocabulary
Open resource
Learning websiteFree

Podcast Français Facile

Short dialogues, dictations, grammar lessons and podcasts with transcripts and exercises.

ListeningGrammar
Open resource
Podcast|CourseFree + Paid

InnerFrench

Clear, natural French podcasts and videos with transcripts for intermediate learners.

ListeningVocabulary
Open resource
YouTube|PodcastFree + Paid

Easy French

Street interviews and learner episodes with French and English subtitles.

ListeningSpeaking
Open resource
YouTube channelFree

French Comprehensible Input

French-only comprehensible-input videos built around stories, images and repeated language.

ListeningVocabulary
Open resource
YouTube|PodcastFree + Paid

French Mornings with Elisa

Calm, carefully explained French videos and podcasts about everyday life and culture.

ListeningVocabulary
Open resource
YouTube channelFree + Paid

Piece of French

Natural French vlogs with learner-friendly speech, subtitles and real-life vocabulary.

ListeningCulture
Open resource
Podcast|YouTubeFree + Paid

Français Authentique

Natural spoken French lessons and podcasts focused on comprehension, fluency and confidence.

ListeningSpeaking
Open resource
YouTube|StoriesFree + Paid

Alice Ayel

Comprehensible French stories told slowly with drawings and repeated language.

ListeningVocabulary
Open resource
Podcast|CourseFree + Paid

Coffee Break French

Friendly audio lessons that build practical French step by step across several seasons.

ListeningSpeaking
Open resource
Conjugation toolFree

Le Conjugueur

Look up French verb conjugations, spelling rules and related grammar references.

GrammarWriting
Open resource
Dictionary|Context toolFreemium

Reverso Context French

Compare French words and phrases across bilingual examples drawn from real texts.

VocabularyWriting
Open resource
DictionaryFree

WordReference French

A detailed bilingual dictionary with conjugation tools and active language forums.

VocabularyGrammar
Open resource
Audio + textFree

France Bienvenue

Real French conversations with transcripts, explanations and cultural context.

ListeningVocabulary
Open resource
Audiobook libraryFree

Littérature Audio

A non-profit library of free French-language audiobooks for extensive listening and reading.

ListeningReading
Open resource

English

English in use
20 resources
Learning platformFree

BBC Learning English

News, series, pronunciation lessons and short courses from BBC Learning English.

ListeningVocabulary
Open resource
Learning platformFree + Paid

British Council LearnEnglish

Levelled lessons, skills practice, grammar, vocabulary and a free online level test.

ListeningReading
Open resource
News|Learning platformFree

VOA Learning English

News and feature stories delivered with learner-friendly language, audio and transcripts.

ListeningReading
Open resource
DictionaryFree

Cambridge Dictionary

Learner-friendly definitions, British and American audio, examples and grammar guidance.

VocabularyPronunciation
Open resource
DictionaryFree

Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

Definitions, examples, word lists and British and American pronunciation for English learners.

VocabularyPronunciation
Open resource
Listening libraryFree

ELLLO

More than 2,500 free listening lessons featuring natural conversations, video and levelled practice.

ListeningGrammar
Open resource
Listening practiceFree

Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

Levelled listening activities with quizzes, transcripts and practical everyday topics.

ListeningVocabulary
Open resource
Grammar websiteFree + Paid

Perfect English Grammar

Clear English grammar explanations, downloadable exercises and focused practice.

GrammarWriting
Open resource
Video lessonsFree

engVid

Thousands of free English video lessons taught by experienced teachers.

GrammarVocabulary
Open resource
YouTube|PronunciationFree + Paid

Rachel's English

Detailed American English pronunciation, stress, rhythm and real-conversation training.

PronunciationSpeaking
Open resource
YouTube|CourseFree + Paid

English with Lucy

British English lessons on vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and natural expression.

VocabularyPronunciation
Open resource
YouTube|CourseFree + Paid

Speak English With Vanessa

Friendly spoken-English lessons focused on confident everyday conversation.

SpeakingVocabulary
Open resource
YouTube channelFree + Paid

Learn English With TV Series

Breakdowns of films, series, interviews and songs for learning natural spoken English.

ListeningVocabulary
Open resource
News lessonsFree

Breaking News English

Current-news lessons in multiple levels with audio, quizzes and printable activities.

ReadingListening
Open resource
Graded newsFree

News in Levels

The same news stories rewritten across three learner levels with audio or video.

ReadingListening
Open resource
Video libraryFree

TED Talks

Talks on a wide range of topics with subtitles and interactive transcripts in many languages.

ListeningVocabulary
Open resource
Listening gameFreemium

LyricsTraining

Practise English listening by filling gaps in the lyrics of songs and music videos.

ListeningVocabulary
Open resource
Video learning toolFreemium

EnglishCentral

Study authentic videos, learn vocabulary and practise speaking with automated feedback.

ListeningSpeaking
Open resource
Video lessonsFree

Simple English Videos

Short, light English lessons that explain grammar, vocabulary and usage through simple examples.

GrammarVocabulary
Open resource
Video lessonsFree + Paid

Oxford Online English Free Lessons

Free structured lessons covering spoken English, pronunciation, writing, grammar and exam skills.

SpeakingWriting
Open resource