Tips and exercises to improve your English
Whether you’re preparing for an exam, building confidence for work, or just want to speak more naturally, Turn Your English On gives you the tools to improve every part of your English. Practice grammar with hundreds of interactive exercises, master phrasal verbs and idioms through our informal dictionary, and sharpen your accent with phonetic transcription exercises. You’ll also find focused resources for listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills, plus practical strategy and motivation tips to help you stay consistent and learn more efficiently. All exercises are free, self-paced, and designed for English learners at any level. Start with the topic below that matches what you want to improve first, or explore the full site to build a well-rounded learning routine.
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Browse the full Informal Phrasal Verb Dictionary
Look up any phrasal verb from A to Z with clear meanings, example sentences, and similar or opposite expressions. It’s the fastest way to check what a phrasal verb means and see it used correctly in context.
Learn English phonetics to improve your accent:
Knowing Phonetics is not a must to learn and improve a language. However, knowing phonetics can be a handy tool to improve your pronunciation and accent. Phonetics is the way we write down and read accurate pronunciations of words. For that reason, it will be a good resource if you want to nail the way you pronounce words in English. Indeed, dealing with phonetics is not easy at first, but it is far easier than it seems.
Learn phrasal verbs to Improve your English and enrich your vocabulary
Phrasal verbs are very common in the English language, and the meaning of phrasal verbs is not always obvious. That’s why you need to know them not only to understand English speakers but also if you use phrasal verbs when you speak, you will be better understood and sound more near-native.
Learn how to produce questions and answers in English
Learn how to produce questions and answers in English. Conversations are mostly an exchange of questions and answers. Because of that, if you want to improve your English-speaking skills, you need to practice asking and answering questions in English. The best option is to interact with another English speaker through conversations. If you don’t feel confident yet or want to practice, you can train yourself with the following exercises, where you will need to come up with specific questions and answers. Moreover, you will also need to pronounce correctly, which will improve your pronunciation and your accent.
Make the most of different types of grammar exercises to Improve your English.
Although it is better for you not to focus your English learning strategy on doing grammar exercises, you need to know some English grammar to build correct English sentences. By doing the exercises, you will understand how English sentences are constructed, and without noticing it, you will start building correct English sentences like English native speakers do.
Learn how to use connectors to link your ideas in English
Connectors help you join sentences and ideas smoothly, making your English sound more fluent and organized. Practice using words like “however,” “therefore,” and “in addition” correctly in both writing and speech.
Learn common English idioms and how to use them naturally
Idioms are expressions whose meaning isn’t obvious from the individual words, but native speakers use them constantly. Learn the most common English idioms with clear explanations and real examples so you can understand and use them with confidence.
Learn how to improve your listening skills in English
Strong listening skills help you understand native speakers, different accents, and natural speech patterns. Practice with exercises designed to train your ear and build real comprehension, not just vocabulary recognition.
Learn how to improve your reading skills in English
Reading regularly builds vocabulary, grammar intuition, and comprehension speed all at once. Work through exercises and texts designed to help you read more fluently and understand more without translating in your head.
Learn how to improve your speaking skills in English
Speaking confidently is often the hardest skill to build, but consistent, focused practice makes a real difference. Find exercises and tips here to help you speak more naturally, fluently, and with better pronunciation.
Learn how to improve your writing skills in English
Good writing combines correct grammar with clear structure and natural word choice. Practice writing exercises here to build confidence for emails, essays, exams, or everyday communication in English.
Learn how to stay motivated while learning English
Learning a language is a long journey, and staying motivated is often harder than learning the grammar itself. Find practical tips here to keep your momentum going and make consistent progress toward fluency.
Learn how to build an effective English-learning strategy
Learning English efficiently isn’t just about doing exercises — it’s about having a smart plan. Discover strategies to structure your study time, prioritize the right skills, and make faster progress toward your goals.