Improve your English and live life to the full.

Being confident with your English can enhance your life in so many ways. It can improve your career prospects. It can improve your social life. It can even help you make the most out of the internet.

As the world’s English experts we’re uniquely positioned to get you closer to the English language and help you speak, listen, read and write with confidence so you can get the most out of everyday life.

And with support from the world’s most comprehensive online learning resource and access to internationally accredited qualifications, the chances of success are much higher with the British Council.

So whether you’re learning English for the first time, want to top up your skills, or become an expert speaker we’ve got the right course for you.

Explore the unrivalled range of English courses and support available from the world’s English experts to help you get the most out of life.

Teaching English. Testing proficiency. Supporting learning.

Our levels

  • Foundation
  • Beginner
  • Elementary
  • Pre-intermediate
  • Intermediate
  • Upper-intermediate

Choose the best way to learn

Live online classes

English Online course

Description
Mix private and small group online classes, with expert British Council teachers. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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IELTS Coach: learn online with the experts

Description
Prepare with the co-creator of the IELTS test. A fully personalised preparation course with online 1:1 and group classes. Available 24/7. Get the score you need!
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Price
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EnglishScore Tutors

Description
Perfect your English skills in a fun and interactive way using the help of our excellent personal tutor service, built around your needs.
Location
Personal tuition/Online
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Classroom

British Council English Course

Description
Gain practical English skills for the real world - and the confidence to use them - with our interactive, in-person group course.
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Price
Starting from QAR 90 per hour

English Plus for beginners

Description
Regular - 3.5 hours per week over 4, 8 or 16 weeks Intensive - 7 hours per week over 4 or 8 weeks
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Price
QAR 1,695 - QAR 5,095

Mobile app

LearnEnglish Grammar

Description
Practise and review your grammar App
Location
iOS, Android and Windows Phone
Price
FREE

Johnny Grammar's Word Challenge

Description
Exciting timed quiz to test your English App
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iOS, Android
Price
FREE

LearnEnglish GREAT Videos

Description
Improve your listening skills with beautiful videos about UK culture App
Location
iOS, Android
Price
FREE

LearnEnglish Elementary Podcasts

Description
Listen to real, everyday conversations to boost your listening skills App
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iOS, Android
Price
FREE

LearnEnglish Audio & Video

Description
Watch and listen to everyday English conversations App
Location
iOS, Android
Price
FREE

Sounds Right

Description
Interactive phonetic sound chart for the iPad App
Location
iOS
Price
FREE

MyWordbook 2

Description
Learn new words in this interactive flashcard app App
Location
iOS, Android
Price
FREE

Website

LearnEnglish

Description
Activities and practice for adults
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Price
FREE