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12 English Newsletters to Improve Your Grammar, Vocabulary and More
As an English learner, you can get many benefits from high-quality English learning newsletters.
They’ll teach you valuable lessons in English grammar, vocabulary, speaking, writing and more.
But they’ll also remind you to practice English every week or even every day, so that you never stop moving towards fluency.
So if you’re looking for an effective way to learn English, signing up for one of the English learning newsletters below is a great idea!
Contents
- English Newsletters for Quick and Easy Learning
- Business English Newsletters
- Why Subscribe to an English Newsletter?
- And One More Thing...
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English Newsletters for Quick and Easy Learning
Effortless English Free Email Course
As the name suggests, Effortless English is all about helping you to learn the English language as effortlessly as you can. A. J. Hoge, the educator behind it, has created a number of engaging courses that you can use to improve pronunciation, diction and general speaking skills.
The free email course is called “7 Rules for Excellent English.” It provides tips on speaking fluently and advice on how to avoid some common mistakes. You can also join the Effortless English “Bonus Newsletter” for further suggestions, e-books, sample lessons and more, every week.
So if your aim is to be a better English speaker, what are you waiting for?
FluentU’s Free English Learning Newsletter
FluentU is a language learning website and app that focuses on teaching English in context.
FluentU takes authentic videos—like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks—and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.
You can try FluentU for free for 2 weeks. Check out the website or download the iOS app or Android app.
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Alongside the program is a dedicated English learner blog, which features content written by native speakers and fellow learners. The articles discuss English lessons on all aspects of the language, helpful study techniques and reviews of English learning products.
The newsletter offers links to the latest articles, as well as weekly learning tips.
VOA Learning English Newsletters
VOA Learning English is an amazing resource for those specifically interested in learning and improving their American English. They have a number of learning programs for all levels—beginner, intermediate and advanced.
They have a free newsletter that’ll deliver VOA’s educational content right to your inbox. They also have a special option called “VOA Learning English Highlights,” which covers feature stories and news at a reading level that’s suitable for English learners.
Therefore, VOA’s newsletter won’t just help you master American English, but will also give you a lot of information and facts about current affairs.
Julian Northbrook’s “Doing English Daily” Newsletter
As its name suggests, this newsletter will appear in your inbox daily. That’s right: every day you get to learn something new the moment you open your email inbox.
This newsletter, by educator Julian Northbrook, promises to be packed with tips, tricks and anecdotes on how to become fluent and confident in English. Northbrook also warns about being very outspoken and tackling controversial topics (topics that people tend to argue about) in the emails. Northbrook prides himself on his unconventional (different; not ordinary) teaching style.
This one is perfect for those who want smart and practical advice on learning English.
Daily Grammar Blog Emails
You can’t really master a language until you’ve got the hang of its grammar. This newsletter will help you do just that.
Daily Grammar breaks down complex and difficult grammar topics into easy-to-understand explanations. Every weekday you’ll get an email with the most recent grammar lesson that appeared on the Daily Grammar blog. On Saturdays, you’ll get a quiz!
If you can’t get enough of these grammar lessons, they also have an e-book and workbook of 440 lessons with 88 quizzes.
You can even join the Daily English discussion group on Facebook to interact with other learners and educators.
Writer’s Digest Free Weekly Newsletter
If you enjoy writing—be it creative, academic or technical—then subscribing to an English writing newsletter is a must. A really good one is the free weekly newsletter from Writer’s Digest.
You’ll receive weekly writing “prompts,” or ideas that’ll inspire you to write in creative ways. This is perfect to build an English writing habit that you actually enjoy.
The newsletter also includes updates from the Writer’s Digest bloggers and expert tips on how to get published! Once you sign up you’ll receive a copy of the “101 Best Websites for Writers” list, another brilliant resource to always have at your fingertips.
If you wish to learn the elements of good writing and be able to apply them in English, click and subscribe to them right away.
Cozy Grammar Newsletter
Many of us may have excellent communication skills but still have trouble applying grammar knowledge. We may be confused and speak or write incorrect sentences as a result. This is where Cozy Grammar comes in.
Run by Marie Rackham, Cozy Grammar provides award-winning video courses that cover difficult grammar topics, pronunciation guides and so on. So if you’re looking to improve your overall speaking and writing skills, you could definitely subscribe to the monthly newsletter, which is filled with grammar tips and free excerpts from the Cozy Grammar lessons.
As a subscriber, you’ll also receive special discounts and updates about Cozy Grammar’s latest resources.
Business English Newsletters
If you’re interested in improving your business English skills, these newsletters will help you boost your skills.
Down to Business English Newsletter
Down to Business English is a wonderful podcast for those who use English as a foreign language. The podcast helps students acclimate to (get comfortable/familiar with) a workplace environment, by using business-related discussions as a starting point for lessons on grammar, vocabulary and cultural differences.
Their newsletter will help you stay on top of what’s happening in the world of business.
When you sign up, you can choose from a variety of business topics to read about, including business personalities, company profiles, finance, politics and trade, among others.
We suggest you choose two or three topics in the beginning and once you’ve adjusted to the flow of information, you can edit your selections.
Investopedia Newsletters
Investopedia is a brilliant resource for professionals working in finance or economics. Their website is constantly updated with the latest stock market reports and developments in the finance world. They have a large list of newsletters to choose from.
For instance, “Investopedia Insights: News to Use” delivers the most important headlines to your inbox, while “Investing Basics” gives you a rundown on how to be an investor via email lessons.
We suggest you sign up for their “Term of the Day” newsletter where you’ll learn a business-related word each day as well as get links to some relevant articles, to develop your vocabulary and knowledge base.
British Council’s LearnEnglish Newsletter
Your local British Council is a great place to learn English. But did you know that their website is constantly updated with educational content? They have an A-to-Z list of grammar topics that cover key concepts in an easy-to-understand way, exercises to learn new words and even a section specifically dedicated to business English.
Their LearnEnglish newsletter is sent out monthly and will keep you informed of the latest educational information on their site. If your English proficiency is still basic or you’re struggling with grammar rules and communication, we recommend that you subscribe to this newsletter before trying out the information-heavy ones.
Fast Company Newsletters
Fast Company’s website is a must-visit for those looking for career advice, tips on adjusting to a workaholic lifestyle, productivity hacks and start-up culture. If you’re about to join an English workplace or start your own company and you’re feeling scared or nervous, this website will give you a crash course on how to make the most out of it.
They have two daily newsletters and several weekly newsletters to choose from. Whether you’re looking for advice from creative people, inspiring stories of entrepreneurs, business trends or updates about currency or finance, Fast Company has it all.
These newsletters won’t just help you develop your business vocabulary for daily communication, presentations and conferences but will also make you a very informed individual—a trait that’s bound to impress your colleagues and seniors.
Harvard Business Review Newsletters
The Harvard Business Review is one of the go-to magazines for specialists, CEOs and industry experts, packed with quality and critically-aware articles and stellar research. Their newsletters too are tailored to suit specific needs.
“Management Tip of the Day,” delivered on weekdays, will gradually help you become better at your job by incorporating mindful changes to your work. “Business Bookshelf” will keep you updated about the latest books from the Harvard Business Review Press. “Best of the Issue” contains the most relevant articles in the magazine, selected by the editors.
Once again, by perusing these newsletters you’ll learn a lot about business communication and how best to climb the corporate ladder.
Why Subscribe to an English Newsletter?
Here are some of the ways subscribing to a newsletter can drastically (significantly) upgrade your language learning game.
- They’re convenient to use at any time: These daily and weekly newsletters will be delivered to your inbox without you even thinking about it, and you can access them whenever you have a free moment.
- They make it easy to understand new information: Unlike a textbook that’s crammed with information, newsletters are usually short and written in a simple, easy-to-read style. Difficult bits are broken down into smaller chunks so that you can manage them well.
- It’s a good habit: You’ll develop a habit of checking your email regularly so that you don’t miss the English lessons. As mentioned earlier, this will help you become more disciplined about your language learning.
- They’re great for self-taught people: You’ll learn English at your own pace. Make sure to keep a notepad to jot down relevant points and review them from time to time.
- They can even be interactive: At the end of an email English course, you may be asked to give feedback to the writer/instructor. Or you may get to use the language skills you’ve just learned in a quiz.
Ultimately, it doesn’t matter how many newsletters you subscribe to, it’s what you do with the learning that counts.
Newsletters are sure to regularly provide you with step-by-step advice, help you understand complex topics and improve your communication skills. But you need to be dedicated and sincere about learning. You need to do all the exercises and apply what you learn.
So have faith in yourself, subscribe to some English learning newsletters and give it your best shot and you’re bound to succeed.
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And One More Thing...
If you like learning English through movies and online media, you should also check out FluentU. FluentU lets you learn English from popular talk shows, catchy music videos and funny commercials, as you can see here:
If you want to watch it, the FluentU app has probably got it.
The FluentU app and website makes it really easy to watch English videos. There are captions that are interactive. That means you can tap on any word to see an image, definition, and useful examples.
FluentU lets you learn engaging content with world famous celebrities.
For example, when you tap on the word "searching," you see this:
FluentU lets you tap to look up any word.
Learn all the vocabulary in any video with quizzes. Swipe left or right to see more examples for the word you’re learning.
FluentU helps you learn fast with useful questions and multiple examples. Learn more.
The best part? FluentU remembers the vocabulary that you’re learning. It gives you extra practice with difficult words—and reminds you when it’s time to review what you’ve learned. You have a truly personalized experience.
Start using the FluentU website on your computer or tablet or, better yet, download the FluentU app from the iTunes or Google Play store. Click here to take advantage of our current sale! (Expires at the end of this month.)
