Build your English with one short practice at a time. Explore free lessons in grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading and pronunciation, then check what you have learned.
Start with a five-minute practice
Choose one topic. Read the examples, answer the questions and use the explanations to understand any mistakes.
In, at and on
Choose the right preposition for clock times, days, months and dates.
Try the grammar quizMarry or get married?
Compare the wedding event, the verb marry and the state of being married.
Try the vocabulary quizDie, died or dead?
Learn when a sentence needs a verb and when it needs an adjective.
Check your word choiceChoose an English skill
- Grammar lessons: explore sentence patterns, tenses and useful structures.
- Vocabulary lessons: compare meanings and practise words in context.
- Listening lessons: follow spoken English and check your understanding.
- Reading lessons: read short texts and work with their meaning.
- Pronunciation lessons: explore sounds, stress and connected speech.
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A simple learning routine
- Focus on one point. Choose a topic that helps with something you want to say or understand.
- Try before checking. Use the examples to make your choice, then read the explanation.
- Use it yourself. Write or say a new sentence, and return to the lesson when you need a reminder.
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The lesson directory provides an organised learning path. The topic archives collect more recent articles for further reading.
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- Idioms and slang in context
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About these resources
5 Minute English is owned by Kristopher Jones. The site offers free English-learning resources, and the practice modules linked above do not require an account.
Some articles were produced with AI assistance. The existing collection is being reviewed for accuracy, clarity and useful practice. The interactive modules show answer keys and explanations so you can check the reasoning behind each answer.