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There are many online resources and apps available that may help you to improve your English language skills. For example, you may want to listen to the radio, all BBC stations are available on the BBC Sounds website. It may also be helpful to watch English language TV with subtitles. To get subtitles when watching live TV, press the ‘subtitles’ or ‘sub’ button on your remote control or press the ‘Menu’ button, then follow the on-screen options until you reach those for language and subtitles. We have also listed some other useful free online English resources below:

You can also have a look at the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) pages of this website for regular updates.

More information about the local English learning provision across the North West is available on the pages dedicated to each local area.