English in India - British Council

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.

Learn English with the British Council and you’ll be learning with the world’s English experts. We will help you build your fluency, accuracy, and confidence in English so that you can achieve more. Please take some time to read our terms of use:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/new/terms-of-use

18/06/2026

What is it like to study English at the British Council? Let's hear from Iris, a high school student. She says ""Other places make you memorise long lists of words. Here, I was able to express my opinion. It made learning English more effective, and interesting.""

English classes for teenagers at the British Council help your teenager develop the life skills, English speaking skills and self-confidence they need to excel at school, university and beyond. Find classes near you here:

https://www.britishcouncil.org.in/en/english/children

13/06/2026

Make your English sound more varied with this idiom about bread - - if you ignore it, you're toast! 🍞🧈

Learn English for everyday use with practical courses at the British Council.
Find out more here: https://www.britishcouncil.in/english

11/06/2026

Want to improve your English conversation? 🗣️

The secret is English listening practice. Use our free English learning audio and video to help you understand native speakers and build your confidence. Use our Audio Zone to listen to recordings, read the transcriptions, and master new vocabulary.

Remember, classes at the British Council are another great way to practice English listening -- and English speaking.

Check out the free Audio Zone here:
🔗 https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/general-english/audio-zone

10/06/2026

Your AI is only as smart as your instructions. 🧠 Master English, master the machine. Efficiency >

You can study English online with real teachers, or in class. The British Council also have new AI tools that help you practice English in your own time.

https://www.britishcouncil.in/english/courses-adults

07/06/2026

Are you looking forward to the movie Love & War? This romantic drama film by Sanjay Leela Bhansali stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. If you love a sweeping romance like this, download these bestselling e-books, audiobooks and videos from the British Council Digital Library;

❤The Black Moth by Georgette Heyer. A highwayman who's secretly a Duke, an imperilled heroine - plus historical research and humour. We're in! If you love the Bridgerton tv series, you'll love this.

💌The Queen's Spy by Clare Marchant. This clever novel ties together the story of a modern young women with a dangerous plot in the court of Elizabeth 1.

💖An audiobook lets you listen to romance while doing chores. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy https://libbyapp.com/library/britishcouncil/similar-4412821/page-1/3214367 is filled with Roy's beautiful prose as she unravels the stories of Aftab, who runs a guest house, and Tilo, an architect, and the baby that ties them together.

💘 Love is All is a an award-winning video documentary that looks at how our definitions of ""Romantic Love"" continually change and adjust to societal changes. This acclaimed film takes us 100 years of romance on the big screen. From the first kisses on film to today's romantic blockbusters, this is the celluloid story of love, with great footage from the British Film Institute.

Join the British Council Digital Library here:
https://www.britishcouncil.in/library/digital-library

05/06/2026

Show Your Accent with Pride! 🌍✨
Never feel embarrassed about your accent when you speak English —it’s actually a sign of intelligence. It means you’ve mastered more than one language!

Did you know that 36% of people in English-speaking countries speak a second language? Having an accent means you’re already part of an elite, global group. It’s proof of your hard work and your unique story.

What do you think is the best-sounding accent in the world?
Let us know in the comments! 👇

03/06/2026

Celebrate World Bicycle Day with the British Council! 🚲

The humble bicycle is good for our health, the economy, and the environment. Check out our latest Pictionary design to learn English vocabulary words for a bicycle.

Pedal toward your goals and sign up for an English class today! You can learn online or in class

🔗 https://www.britishcouncil.in/english

01/06/2026

We love how they taste, and we love their cheerful yellow colour! We're crazy about bananas... you could say we're ready to 'go bananas!'

31/05/2026

Want to improve your English speaking skills fast? 🚀

An easy way to sound more natural is to use contractions. A contraction is when you shorten two words into one.

Here are 3 simple examples:
Cannot becomes can't.
I am becomes I'm.
It is becomes it's.

Watch this video to learn how to use contractions

The fastest way to become confident speaking English is to practice with us, in class or online.

Start your journey to better English here:
🔗 https://www.britishcouncil.org.bd/en/english/children

29/05/2026

Wait... holiday courses can actually be FUN? 🙀

Yes! No more boring lessons. At the British Council, your child will play, make friends, and learn English—all at the same time.

Check out our holiday courses here:
https://www.britishcouncil.in/english/courses-children

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