Step 1
Personalise your course
With over 50 years of experience teaching English around the world, we know that no two learners are the same. That’s why we tailor our course to your learning level, motivations and lifestyle.
Set your goals
When you first log in, we’ll ask you a few simple questions to set your personalised course and help you reach your goals.
Set your level
We'll then ask you to tell us your current level of English or invite you to take our quick 20 minute placement test so we can make sure you start learning English at the level that’s right for you.
Step 2
Get started with interactive lessons
Once your study plan is set, you’re ready to start learning with our advanced, multimedia platform.
16 Levels of learning
Each of the 16 CEFR-aligned levels of EF English Live is broken down into 6 units made up of practical and interactive lessons.
Speech recognition
Our advanced speech recognition software make practising and perfecting new English skills simple and fun.
Multimedia lessons
You’ll practise listening, reading, writing and speaking real-world English from day one in our fun multi-media lessons.
Instant feedback
For each exercise you complete, you'll receive personalized feedback from one of our expert teacher.
Step 3
Learn and practise English in a live class
Whether you’re just a beginner starting your first online English course or an advanced learner hoping to perfect your business English, online English classes with our expert teachers are the fastest way to gain confidence in your English.
Live private classes
Perfect your pronunciation and gain real confidence in your spoken English with personalised, 40-minute online classes with our qualified teachers.
Live group classes
Practise conversational English with small groups of students at your level in one of our friendly group classes. No need to book, classes start every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day.
Expert English teachers available to you 24/7
We have thousands of professionally certified (TEFL or TKT) and native-speaking or fluent bilingual teachers, specially trained to help you learn English online.
Kim Acacia
I receive an amazing amount of satisfaction from my students' rapid improvements, especially when they get a better job because their English has improved greatly.
Mishkah Roode
I love meeting people from all over the world and learning about their cultures.
Monica Roberts
Teaching English has been very rewarding for me. It's a great feeling to help students develop their language skills and pursue their goals.
Step 4
Target your learning further with specialised courses
Master the sophisticated and professional English skills you need for career success, including a range of industry-specific English modules for fields like medicine and finance.
Learn how to communicate clearly in airports, hotels and tourist locations across the world with our English travel Course.
Develop the skills you need to pass your TOEFL and TOEIC tests with our online preparation courses.
Step 5
Achieve certified results
Our 16 levels of EF English Live are aligned with the internationally-recognised standards set by the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) from level A1 to C2.
You’ll earn a certified English diploma for each level you pass, making it easy to demonstrate your English fluency to universities and employers worldwide. You can even add your certification to LinkedIn with just a few clicks.
Frequently asked questions
How can you learn English online with EF English live?
We make it simple: learn, try, apply, certify. We've divided English language learning into short lessons and classes that fit into your life: we call it the Efekta(R) system. It begins with learning useful English in our interactive course lessons. You then try and apply the language with our skilled and supportive teachers. Our method is unique and highly effective, try us to experience the difference.
What equipment do I need to study online?
To ensure you have the best experience in our school, we recommend that you download the latest version of your browser, Flash Player and Java software for free from the internet. You'll need an internet connection to use our school. To join our Group and Private Classes, and to use our speech recognition tools, you'll need a microphone, and speakers or a headset for your device. We'll help you get set up as soon as you join
Is online learning as effective as face-to-face classes?
We believe it's more so. In a face-to-face class you have limited time with a teacher, who in turn can only provide you with limited resources. Our school removes those limits: offering you live teaching and instant feedback on your written work, anytime. Because we're a global educator, there is always a friendly and professional teacher ready to help you. And because you can study whenever you like, 24/7, you'll find it easier to fit more learning into your life. Our self-study tools, entertaining lessons, social Group Classes and tailored one-to-one Private Classes will help you develop your skills to a high level.
Who are EF English Live teachers?
We have teachers from English speaking countries like the United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa. They are specially selected and trained to teach English online. They all share some information about themselves in our school, so you can get to know them before meeting them in a class.