Online English classes for adults

Would you like to learn English for adults but don't have time to follow a traditional course with fixed schedules? Are you discouraged by the idea of learning a language because you think it's more difficult as an adult? EF English Live's online English classes for adults are the solution for you. 

How do Online English classes for adults work?

Online English classes for adults were born as a solution for those who want to attend a language course but have difficulty attending due to work, travel, or simply a lack of time.

This is why EF English Live offers a fully flexible online English course for adults, available 24/7, wherever you are.

Online English classes for adults allow you to study when and where you prefer, adapting learning to your travels, work schedule, family commitments, and private life.

You can also choose the frequency of your course and complete classes more or less frequently according to your needs.

Identify your goal

Your needs are a key aspect when enrolling in an online English course for adults with EF English Live. To choose what type of course to take, ask yourself what your goal is.

For example, you can:


Learn English for a trip, or improve your conversation skills for work


Take a General English course for adults, designed for those who want to learn a language for no specific reason.


Take a preparation course for the TOEFL or TOEIC and obtain one of these globally recognized certifications, required for studying or seeking employment abroad.

Customize your online English course for adults

You can choose when to attend your online English course for adults, thanks to the 24/7 availability of our online courses.

You can even choose your preferred learning format. You can opt for a course with individual classes with a certified, expert teacher, or group classes.

You can also suggest topics that are of interest to you and discuss them in class to practice specific subjects.

This way, you will have a tailormade online English course to suit your needs.

Get a certificate

At EF English Live, we offer certificates that demonstrate our learners’ language proficiency upon successfully completing each level. These certificates are a recognition of the effort and dedication they have shown during their learning journey and can be shared on LinkedIn to enhance your professional profile.

This also applies to our courses that focus on different areas of the job market, such as the English course for business and travel.

It's an excellent opportunity to boost your professional profile and master the English language in the context of your career.

Just in case you missed something...

Here are some of the frequently asked questions about our online English courses:

Our online English courses for adults can be customized with different options. Therefore, the price may vary depending on the options you select and how often you are able to study.

We offer different study plans depending on your budget. For all plans, however, you will benefit from the availability of specialized professional teachers in your type of course, and you will have access to thousands of hours of practice to use whenever you like.

Thanks to our proven teaching method perfected since 1965, we guarantee that you will advance (at least) one level in English in just 12 weeks, regardless of your initial level. In other words, in about three months, you will have reached a higher level!

Another key to the success of EF English Live's English courses is our professional Efekta Teachers™ - teachers who are certified and have received excellent reviews from their former students.

As if that wasn't enough, more than 20 million learners have already taken EF English Live's online English courses for adults, including employees at global companies.

If you are looking for free online English courses for adults, EF English Live is the best option. We have highly trained and certified teachers who are among the best in the industry, backed by the positive feedback from our learners. Our native teachers have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.

Our online English school stands out for our innovative approach, state-of-the-art platform, and high-quality content tailored to the needs of each learner.

Furthermore, if your current budget doesn't allow you to invest in an English course, we have good news: EF English Live has partnerships with several companies that offer benefits to their clients such as discounts, special conditions, and even periods of free online English courses. Don't hesitate to contact us to learn more about these opportunities!

EF English Live provides an English certificate for each level you complete. This certificate will help you demonstrate your language proficiency to universities and companies worldwide. Moreover, it's easy to add your certification to LinkedIn with just a few clicks. The 16 levels of EF English Live align with the international standards of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and range from level A1 to C2.