Your Complete English Language Academy

Beginner Level

Build your foundation. Learn essential grammar, everyday vocabulary, and simple conversations. Perfect if you can understand basic English but struggle to form sentences or hold conversations.

• ✓ Present simple and past simple tenses
• ✓ Everyday vocabulary (500+ words)
• ✓ Basic dialogue practice
• ✓ Simple reading and listening
• ✓ Introductions and greetings
• ✓ Shopping, travel, and daily routines

Intermediate Level

Expand your skills. Handle most travel situations, express opinions, and understand the main points of standard speech. Ideal if you can communicate in simple situations but want to speak more fluently and accurately.

• ✓ Present perfect and continuous tenses
• ✓ Phrasal verbs and idioms
• ✓ Workplace and professional English
• ✓ Expressing opinions and disagreeing politely
• ✓ Conditional sentences (first and second)
• ✓ Extended dialogue practice

Advanced Level

Master the details. Understand complex texts, speak fluently with native speakers, and write clearly on a wide range of subjects. Perfect for professionals, exam preparation, or academic English.

• ✓ Advanced grammar (mixed conditionals, passive)
• ✓ Academic and professional vocabulary
• ✓ Nuanced discussion and debate
• ✓ Complex listening comprehension
• ✓ Business English and presentations
• ✓ Reported speech and advanced tenses

Take Your Level Test

Answer a few questions to find your starting level. Whether you are a complete beginner or already intermediate, we place you in the right course so you never waste time on material that is too easy or too hard.

Follow Your Curriculum

Each level has a structured curriculum with lessons in the right order. Grammar, vocabulary, dialogues, and listening exercises are carefully sequenced so every lesson builds on what you learned before.

Watch Video Lessons

Learn with engaging video lessons that include vocabulary overlays, grammar highlights, and clear explanations. Pause, rewind, and re-watch as many times as you need. Listening three times helps your brain remember.

Track Your Progress

See exactly how much you have learned with progress tracking. Complete lessons, review scores, and watch your level improve over time. Know exactly where you are on your journey to fluency.

Structured Curriculum

Unlike random YouTube videos, PaulSpeaks Academy follows a clear curriculum based on CEFR standards. Every lesson is in the right order, building on what came before. You always know exactly what to study next and why.

Video Lessons with Overlays

Each video lesson includes vocabulary overlays that highlight new words, grammar notes that explain the rules, and clear examples. You see and hear the language in context, making it easier to remember and use in real conversations.

Grammar Focus

Every lesson has a dedicated grammar component with clear explanations, examples, and usage tips. From basic tenses to advanced conditionals, you build a solid foundation of English grammar that makes everything else easier.

Vocabulary Building

Learn new words in context, not from boring lists. Each lesson introduces vocabulary through real dialogues and scenarios. You learn the word, its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms so you can actually use it in conversation.

Listening Exercises

Improve your listening comprehension with native-speed audio, dialogue practice, and real-world conversations. Listening is the most important skill for understanding English, and our exercises train your ear to pick up natural speech patterns.

Progress Tracking

See exactly where you are in your learning journey. Track completed lessons, review your performance, and watch your skills improve over time. Visual progress indicators keep you motivated to continue studying every day.

Mobile Friendly

Study English anywhere on any device. PaulSpeaks Academy works perfectly on phones, tablets, and computers with no app to download. Watch a lesson on your phone during your commute and continue on your laptop at home.

Incredibly Affordable

Start learning completely free with our ad-supported tier. Or upgrade to $9.99 per month for an ad-free experience. Compare that to private tutors at $30+ per hour or language schools at $200+ per month. PaulSpeaks Academy makes quality English education accessible to everyone.

Free

Full access with ads

• ✓ All courses and lessons
• ✓ All three levels (A2, B1, B2)
• ✓ Video lessons with overlays
• ✓ Grammar explanations
• ✓ Vocabulary building
• ✓ Progress tracking
• ✓ Mobile friendly
• ✓ Advertisements shown

Premium

No ads, no distractions

• ✓ Everything in Free tier
• ✓ No advertisements
• ✓ Distraction-free learning
• ✓ Support the platform
• ✓ Priority access to new content
• ✓ Clean, focused experience

Workplace English

• ✓ Email writing
• ✓ Meeting vocabulary
• ✓ Giving presentations
• ✓ Phone conversations
• ✓ Asking for help politely
• ✓ Reporting problems

Travel English

• ✓ Airport and flights
• ✓ Hotel check-in
• ✓ Restaurant ordering
• ✓ Asking for directions
• ✓ Public transport
• ✓ Emergency situations

Social English

• ✓ Introductions and small talk
• ✓ Expressing opinions
• ✓ Agreeing and disagreeing
• ✓ Making plans with friends
• ✓ Talking about hobbies
• ✓ Telling stories

Grammar Focus

• ✓ All English tenses
• ✓ Conditional sentences
• ✓ Reported speech
• ✓ Passive voice
• ✓ Relative clauses
• ✓ Modal verbs

Vocabulary Building

• ✓ Phrasal verbs (200+)
• ✓ Idioms and expressions
• ✓ Collocations
• ✓ Academic vocabulary
• ✓ Business terminology
• ✓ Synonyms and antonyms

Dialogue Practice

• ✓ Job interviews
• ✓ Doctor appointments
• ✓ Shopping conversations
• ✓ Complaint handling
• ✓ Negotiation scenarios
• ✓ Debate and discussion

I tried learning English on YouTube for a year and barely improved. After two months on PaulSpeaks Academy, I moved from A2 to B1. The structured curriculum made all the difference. I finally know what to study and in what order. I can now hold a full conversation with my English colleagues at work.

The video lessons with vocabulary overlays are brilliant. I can see the new words on screen while hearing them in context. The grammar explanations are clear and simple, not confusing like textbooks. And it is free! I use the free tier every day on my phone during my commute. My English has improved so much in three months.

I needed to improve my English for a promotion at work. PaulSpeaks Academy workplace English lessons taught me exactly what I needed: email writing, meeting vocabulary, and presentation skills. I upgraded to premium because $9.99 is nothing compared to what a tutor charges. Best investment I have made in my career.

What levels does PaulSpeaks Academy cover?

PaulSpeaks Academy covers three CEFR levels. A2 (Elementary) is for beginners who know basic English but struggle with sentences and conversations. B1 (Intermediate) is for learners who can communicate in simple situations but want to improve fluency, grammar, and vocabulary. B2 (Upper-Intermediate) is for advanced learners who want to master complex grammar, professional English, and nuanced communication. Each level has a structured curriculum with dozens of lessons in the correct order.

Is PaulSpeaks Academy really free?

Yes. The free tier gives you full access to all courses, all three levels, all video lessons, grammar explanations, vocabulary building, and progress tracking. The free tier is supported by advertisements. If you prefer a clean, distraction-free experience, the premium plan at $9.99 per month removes all ads. There is no difference in course content or features between free and premium, only the presence of advertisements.

How is PaulSpeaks Academy different from YouTube English lessons?

YouTube English lessons are randomly organised. One video is about past tense, the next is about cooking vocabulary, and there is no logical progression. PaulSpeaks Academy provides a structured curriculum where every lesson builds on the previous one. You follow a clear path through grammar, vocabulary, dialogues, and listening skills for your level. There is progress tracking so you can see your improvement. It is the difference between randomly watching TV and taking a proper English course.

How is PaulSpeaks Academy different from PaulSpeaks Teacher?

PaulSpeaks Academy (learning.paulspeaks.com) is a structured, course-based learning platform. You follow a curriculum, watch video lessons, study grammar, build vocabulary, and track your progress through levels. Think of it as an online language school. PaulSpeaks Teacher (teacher.paulspeaks.com) is an AI conversation partner that helps you practise speaking English in real-time. Many students use both: Academy for structured learning and grammar, Teacher for speaking practice and confidence building.

What topics do the lessons cover?

Lessons cover a wide range of real-world English scenarios. These include Workplace English (emails, meetings, presentations), Travel English (airports, hotels, restaurants), Social English (introductions, opinions, making plans), Grammar Focus (all tenses, conditionals, passive voice, reported speech), Vocabulary Building (phrasal verbs, idioms, collocations, academic and business vocabulary), and Dialogue Practice (job interviews, doctor appointments, shopping, debates). Each lesson includes video content, grammar explanations, vocabulary lists, example sentences, and practice opportunities.

Can I use PaulSpeaks Academy on my phone?

Yes. PaulSpeaks Academy is fully responsive and works perfectly on any device with a web browser, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers. There is no app to download or install. Simply visit learning.paulspeaks.com and start learning. Your progress is saved automatically and syncs across all your devices, so you can study on your phone during your lunch break and continue on your computer at home.

How long does it take to improve my English?

Most students who study 20 to 30 minutes per day notice significant improvement within 4 to 6 weeks. Moving from one CEFR level to the next (for example, from A2 to B1) typically takes 3 to 6 months of consistent daily practice. The key is consistency. Even 10 minutes every day is more effective than one hour once a week. PaulSpeaks Academy progress tracking shows you how much you have improved, which helps you stay motivated.

Why should I pay $9.99 per month when the free version has all the content?

The premium plan is for students who prefer a distraction-free learning environment. Advertisements can break your concentration, especially during video lessons and grammar exercises. The $9.99 per month removes all ads so you can focus entirely on learning. It also supports the continued development of new courses and content. Many students start with the free tier and upgrade to premium once they see how much they enjoy the platform and want the cleanest possible learning experience.