IELTS Preparation
Build the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills you need for your target IELTS score.
English for your next chapter
Your English. Your Future. Your Voice.
Prepare for IELTS, TOEFL and other English exams while building the communication skills to succeed in study, work and everyday life.
- Exam-focused preparation
- Real-world speaking practice
- Skills for lifelong learning
Learning pathways
What would you like to achieve?
Choose a pathway to see how we approach it. Each one combines focused skills practice with the real-world English you'll use every day.
TOEFL Preparation
Practise academic English and develop confidence across the TOEFL test sections.
Spoken English & Communication
Improve fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, active listening and everyday conversation.
Professional English
Develop the English skills needed for interviews, presentations, meetings and workplace communication.
Our approach
Why Humans of English?
Language is learned by people, with people, for real reasons. We teach English as something you use, not just something you study, so every lesson connects to a situation you'll actually face.
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Practical learning
Use English in real-life situations, from ordering a coffee to leading a meeting, so new language sticks.
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Personalised growth
Recognise your strengths and the areas to work on, and focus your time where it makes the biggest difference.
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Exam readiness
Understand exactly how your exam works, then practise the skills and timing each section demands.
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Communication confidence
Express your ideas clearly and naturally, and stay calm when a conversation goes somewhere unexpected.
Skills development
Build the skills that open doors.
Strong English isn't one skill. It's six working together. Here's what we practise, and why each one matters.
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Speaking & Fluency
Speak in connected sentences, keep going when you make a mistake, and sound like yourself in English.
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Listening & Pronunciation
Follow natural-speed speech, recognise how sounds link together, and be understood the first time.
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Grammar & Vocabulary
Learn grammar through use and vocabulary in useful chunks, so accuracy supports fluency instead of blocking it.
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Reading & Comprehension
Skim for the main idea, scan for detail, and understand opinion and argument in longer texts.
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Writing & Academic English
Plan, structure and develop your ideas in clear paragraphs, from emails to exam essays.
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Confidence & Presentation Skills
Introduce yourself, present an idea and answer questions with calm, clear delivery.
Professional introductions
Free learning resources
A little English every day.
Short, practical guides you can read in a few minutes and use straight away.
Speaking
Five Ways to Improve Your English Speaking
Simple daily habits that build fluency, from shadowing to speaking notes, without needing a partner every day.
Exam Prep
Common IELTS Speaking Mistakes
Memorised answers, one-word replies and over-correcting: what holds candidates back and what to do instead.
Vocabulary
Essential Vocabulary for Everyday Conversations
Useful phrases for greetings, small talk, asking for help and keeping a conversation going naturally.
Writing
How to Structure an IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay
A clear four-paragraph plan, with an annotated example, that helps you answer the question fully and on time.
Listening
Listening Practice for English Learners
How to choose audio at the right level and use a three-step routine that trains your ear, not just your patience.
Professional
English for Interviews and Professional Introductions
Introduce yourself with confidence, answer common interview questions and close the conversation professionally.
Self-check
Find your starting point.
Which description sounds most like you today? Choose a level to see where to begin.
“I can manage simple, familiar situations.”
You understand and use everyday expressions and basic phrases. Longer conversations, fast speech and unfamiliar topics still feel difficult, and you often translate in your head before you speak.
Recommended next steps
- Build core vocabulary for daily situations: shopping, travel, work and introductions.
- Practise the sounds of English with short, clear audio you can repeat.
- Speak in short, supported conversations every week, without waiting to be "ready".
Start with: Everyday conversation vocabulary and Speaking & Fluency
“I can get my point across, but I search for words.”
You can talk about familiar topics and follow the main ideas of clear speech. You still pause to find words, make errors with more complex grammar, and find natural-speed conversations or abstract topics challenging.
Recommended next steps
- Extend your answers with reasons, examples and linking words.
- Train your listening with natural-speed audio and transcripts.
- If you have an exam goal, start learning the test format now.
Start with: Listening practice routine and Exam Preparation
“I'm fluent, and I want to be precise.”
You communicate comfortably on most topics. Your goals now are precision, natural expression and performing at your best under pressure, whether in an exam room, an interview or a meeting.
Recommended next steps
- Refine your range with collocations and more precise vocabulary.
- Do timed exam practice and get detailed feedback on writing.
- Practise presentations, interviews and professional writing.
Start with: IELTS Writing Task 2 structure and Professional English
This is an informal self-check to help you choose where to begin. It is not a proficiency test, and it does not give you an official level.
Case studies
See how a learning plan comes together.
Example journeys for three common goals, showing the plan week by week. They are illustrations, not stories of real students.
Example journey10-week plan
The university applicant
Preparing for IELTS Academic for university study
Strong reader who freezes in Speaking and runs out of time in Writing Task 2. A ten-week plan focused on timing, structure and spoken confidence.
Example journey8-week plan
The quiet understander
From hesitant speaker to everyday conversation
Understands far more than they say. An eight-week plan that turns passive knowledge into everyday speaking through short, regular practice.
Example journey6-week plan
The career changer
Getting interview-ready in professional English
Experienced in their field but unsure how to present it in English. A six-week plan for introductions, interview answers and follow-up emails.
About us
English is more than a subject. It's a way to connect.
Humans of English exists to help learners communicate clearly, prepare for the opportunities that matter to them, and develop real confidence through practical English education.
Behind every exam score is a person with a plan: a university place, a new job, a move abroad, or simply the wish to be understood. We keep that person at the centre of everything we teach, combining structured exam preparation with the everyday communication skills that make English feel like your own.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions learners ask most. Can't find yours? Get in touch.
Both tests measure your English for study, work or migration, but they feel different on the day. IELTS has Academic and General Training versions, and its Speaking test is a live conversation with an examiner. TOEFL iBT focuses on academic English and is taken on a computer, with your spoken answers recorded.
The most important question is which test your university, employer or visa route accepts. Check that first, then choose the format that suits you.
Yes. Speaking practice is useful from the very first lesson. Beginners start with everyday phrases, clear pronunciation of common sounds and short, supported conversations, and build from there. You don't need to "know enough grammar" before you start speaking.
Speak a little every day rather than a lot once a week. Learn phrases as whole chunks, copy short clips of natural speech (shadowing), and record yourself so you can hear your own progress. Regular feedback from a teacher helps you fix the habits you can't notice yourself.
Practise all three parts: short answers on familiar topics (Part 1), a long turn of up to two minutes on a topic card (Part 2), and a deeper discussion of ideas (Part 3). Focus on what examiners assess: fluency and coherence, vocabulary, grammatical range and accuracy, and pronunciation.
Absolutely. Free articles, podcasts, videos and practice tests can take you a long way. What free resources rarely give you is a plan that fits your level, and feedback on your speaking and writing. Use them alongside a clear routine and, when you can, some guided practice.
Start with your goal and your deadline. If you need a test score, find out which test and which score you need. If you want to communicate more confidently, think about where: everyday life, study or work. Then use our level self-check to choose a starting point, or tell us about your goal.
Get started
Ready to take the next step?
Tell us what you want to achieve in English, and start planning your learning journey.
- Share your goal, whether it's an exam, your career or everyday confidence.
- Get pointed to the right pathway and resources for your level.
- Start practising with a clear plan, one step at a time.