{"id":148417,"date":"2024-05-14T11:22:47","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T15:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/english-intermediate-course-3\/"},"modified":"2025-05-26T06:09:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T10:09:17","slug":"english-intermediate-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/english\/english-intermediate-course\/","title":{"rendered":"The 29 Best Intermediate English Courses for B1, B2 and Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to learning English, intermediate students have a unique set of problems.\u00a0They do not receive as much help as beginner learners do, but they are not as confident as advanced learners when starting conversations<\/a> and taking charge of their own learning.<\/p>\n

The intermediate level is a confusing one, and many learners start to feel demotivated when they reach it.\u00a0But do not worry: We have collected the best English intermediate courses <\/strong>you can take to give you all the help and attention you need.<\/p>\n

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Courses to Master General Intermediate English<\/h2>\n

1. BBC Learning English: “Course: intermediate \/ Unit 1”<\/a><\/h3>\n

Price: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a> Available on: <\/strong>Not available as an app<\/p>\n

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is one of the largest media companies for teaching English. It offers 30 in-depth units<\/em><\/strong> (chapters\/blocks) for intermediate English learners. Each unit includes five sessions<\/em> (lessons), and each session includes activities that help you build on a particular skill or topic.<\/p>\n

When you begin a session, you will start with an audio file that breaks down <\/em>the topic\u2014that is, makes the topic more understandable by dividing it into smaller parts. There are also transcripts<\/em> (written forms of spoken audio files) for learners to follow along. Subsequent activities include matching, fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice questions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Each unit focuses on building competencies such as grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening skills, so learners get a well-rounded<\/em> (complete) learning experience<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Click here to read our full review<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. ESOL Courses: “Free Intermediate English Teaching and Learning Resources”<\/a><\/h3>\n

Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n

\"esolcourses.com\"<\/a>Available on: <\/strong>Not available as an app<\/p>\n

This is one of the most comprehensive lists of English lessons for intermediate learners.<\/p>\n

The lessons cover topics like grammar<\/a>, vocabulary<\/a>, reading<\/a> and listening<\/a> comprehension. Most lessons deal with a particular topic such as the history of Valentine’s<\/a> and green tourism in London<\/a>. They come with quizzes<\/strong> to test your learning.<\/p>\n

Because the lessons are integrated<\/em> (that is, they teach you various skills together at the same time), they are ideal for anyone who wants to improve their general English skills, but does not have much time to practice different skills separately.<\/p>\n

3. Perfectly Spoken: “B1 \u2013 Intermediate Online English Course”<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Price:<\/strong>\u00a0Free (paid if you are taking the business course with one-on-one tutors)<\/p>\n

Available on: <\/strong>Not available as an app<\/p>\n

Perfectly Spoken has a good online course for B1 (early intermediate) English learners.<\/p>\n

The strength of this course is it has 60 video lessons<\/strong>. The videos are perfect for hearing English spoken at a native level, but the language is still easy enough to understand that it will not intimidate<\/em> (scare) early intermediate learners. After each video, the lesson includes comprehension questions to check your understanding and reinforce<\/em> (help you remember) the new material.<\/p>\n

The course claims to teach 2,000 essential words<\/strong> for intermediate English learners, which is a great addition to the base vocabulary learned during the beginner stages. Lesson topics include technology, entertainment, sports and other subjects you often find in the news<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Intermediate English Courses to Improve Vocabulary<\/h2>\n

4. Woodward English: “Intermediate Vocabulary”<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n

Available on: <\/strong>Not available as an app<\/p>\n

Woodward English is a website that includes extensive vocabulary lists<\/strong> for intermediate English learners. Each topic includes the most common words associated with it, in-depth explanations of the words and how they are used.<\/p>\n

Some of the lessons include opportunities for learners to practice commonly confused words through written exercises<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Intermediate vocabulary topics include Earth Day<\/a>, expressing opinions<\/a> and the difference between the English verbs “lay” and “lie.”<\/a><\/p>\n

Intermediate Courses for Grammar<\/h2>\n

5. LearnEnglish Grammar: “B1-B2 Grammar”<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Price:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n

Available on: <\/strong>iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a><\/p>\n

The British Council is an international organization that promotes learning the English language via their “LearnEnglish” program.<\/p>\n

LearnEnglish has dozens of lessons that cover intermediate English grammar topics<\/strong>. Each lesson explains the specific usage of a grammar point and includes one to two interactive exercises<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Lesson topics include gradable and non-gradable adjectives<\/a>, the conditional<\/a> mood<\/a>, phrasal verbs<\/a> and the differences between American and British English<\/a>. If you want a more comprehensive lesson, the British Council also has an intermediate vocabulary course<\/a> that perfectly complements their grammar offering.<\/p>\n

6. Perfect English Grammar: “The Ultimate B1 Grammar Course”<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"perfect<\/a>Price:<\/strong> $19 per month \/ $180 per year<\/p>\n

Available on:<\/strong> Not available as an app<\/p>\n

This site is run by Seonaid, a teacher based in Britain who holds a Master’s degree (MPhil) in English and Linguistics from Cambridge University.<\/p>\n

Her lessons come in the form of pre-recorded videos<\/strong> you can watch for 15 to 20 minutes a day on your phone or computer. Once you are done with each video, you can take the review exercises and receive instant corrections for your answers.<\/p>\n

If you like to print out your study materials or you learn best by reading on your device, the lessons also come in PDF format. And if you have any questions that the materials do not already answer, you can go to the forums and ask away!<\/p>\n

Courses for Future Scholars<\/h2>\n

7. University of Reading: “An Intermediate Guide to Writing in English for University Study”<\/a><\/h3>\n

Price:<\/strong>\u00a0$39.99 per month (without discount)<\/p>\n

\"university<\/a>Available on:<\/strong> iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a><\/p>\n

This course gives detailed tips on how to improve your English writing skills, as well as your ability to research, use logic and refer to other research findings.<\/p>\n

The course lists out the main differences between academic writing and other forms of writing. You can learn how to properly present all the information you know in academic papers or essays. It focuses on how to construct paragraphs, what the main parts of a paragraph are and how to present facts and statistics.<\/p>\n

These skills can be a lifesaver for any English learner who is about to start college\u2014especially if you will be taking an English class or even studying at an English-speaking university.<\/p>\n

Intermediate Courses for Professionals<\/h2>\n

8. English for Business: Pitching, Persuading and Promoting (Arizona State University)<\/a><\/h3>\n

Price:<\/strong> $350<\/p>\n

Available on:<\/strong> iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a><\/p>\n

\"arizonaThis is probably the most expensive entry on the list so far. But if you plan to work in a corporate office, the price may be worth it.<\/p>\n

Although the course is aimed at those who want to work in sales and marketing, the skills you will learn\u2014persuading others, analyzing and presenting data for meetings\u2014will be helpful no matter what field or industry you are in.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After all, you will regularly experience situations where, for example, you have to convince your boss why your proposed project is a good one.<\/p>\n

9. Busuu: Learn business English with Busuu<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Busuu\"<\/a>Price:<\/strong> Free (with in-app purchases)<\/p>\n

Available on: <\/strong>iOS<\/a> | Android<\/a><\/p>\n

Busuu’s business English course covers various professional scenarios<\/em> (situations).<\/p>\n

You will learn about how to answer interview questions<\/a>, write emails, make phone calls and navigate the office in English. And if you plan to work in the call center industry<\/a>, they cover that too.<\/p>\n

Learn more about what this app can and cannot do in this Busuu review<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Intermediate English Listening Practice Resources<\/h2>\n

10. Randall\u2019s ESL Cyber Listening Lab<\/a><\/h3>\n

Price:<\/strong>\u00a0Free<\/p>\n

Available on: <\/strong>Not available as an app<\/p>\n

\"Randall'sThis website offers dozens of listening exercises for intermediate learners.\u00a0Topics include school, work and home.\u00a0Each lesson includes an audio clip and transcript<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab promotes a three-step listening process.<\/p>\n