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Online English Courses for Grammar, Spelling & Writing

Build stronger English skills, one step at a time.

The English Language Ladder offers self-paced online English courses covering grammar, spelling, sentence writing, punctuation and everyday English. Our courses break English language skills into manageable steps, with clear explanations, interactive practice and opportunities to check your progress.

Learn at your own pace, revisit lessons whenever you need to and build the confidence to continue learning independently.

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Learn at your own pace, in your own space.

Buying a course gives you full access to all ten modules to study, revisit, and master whenever the time suits you.

What People Are Saying

"The spelling test was very good and the system was efficient and smooth."

— Raheem, UK

"It helped me learn about the Magic E."

— Anonymous, London

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Free · 2 Minutes

Where should you start?

Not sure which level to choose? Answer a few quick questions, and we'll point you to the right course and level.

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Question 1 of 10

How would you describe your English right now?

I'm just starting. Reading and writing in English still feels new.
I know the basics, but I'm not sure of all the rules.
I'm fairly comfortable; I need to improve in a few areas.
I'm advanced; I need to perfect some rules.
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Master English Language Courses

Our courses start at the beginning and take a step-by-step approach to build up your skills. Take the placement test to find where to start, or choose our special bundle price for all courses. Whichever you decide, module 1 is free for every course. Just add your email address for instant access.

Interactive Course
Spelling
Our spelling course makes English spelling sounds, patterns, and rules feel like a breeze. Like a best friend, our course will support you through ten interactive modules with animated visual explanations, audio spelling tests, and hands-on practice.
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Four Levels
Grammar
Start from the very beginning (or where your level fits) and keep going to the end. Learn about words, tenses, sentences, and so much more.
Beginner 1 Beginner 2 Intermediate Advanced
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Foundations
Sentence Writing
Want your writing to sound more interesting? This course will teach you to write from simple sentences to more complex ones, boosting your confidence.

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Precision
Punctuation
Commas, full stops, apostrophes and the marks that shape meaning. Small marks with real consequences for how your writing reads.

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Idioms · Proverbs · Everyday English
Becoming Fluent
Idioms, proverbs, colloquialisms and everyday phrases — the natural, unwritten English that will have you sounding like a native.

The Spelling eBook

Read it, revisit it, keep it forever.

A companion to the Spelling course, this eBook is readable on any device or downloadable as a PDF. Buy it alone, or bundled with the full interactive spelling course. Either way, includes a link to the free flipbook.

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Free Resources

A few free tools to get you started.

Try out our free tools with no card necessary. Choose the one that best suits your needs or download them all.

Which Article Do I Need tool preview
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A, an, the — or nothing at all?

Articles can be a nuisance for even confident writers, so our free article checker walks you through exactly which one to use (or when to skip it entirely).

Word Family Finder tool preview
Free Download
Noun, verb, adjective, or adverb?

One root word, many different jobs (noun, verb, adjective, adverb). Grab our free word family checker, and you'll always know exactly which form to use.

Word Scramble game preview
Free to Play
How many words do you really know?

Give your brain a workout by rearranging the letters and see how many words you can make. It's free, and it's a brilliant way to stretch your vocabulary.

About us

We're educators with over 30 years of experience teaching in the UK and abroad, from early education through to university level. Having taught in the classroom and our children at home, we know people learn differently, so we build our courses, mini apps, and PDFs with that in mind.

We believe the student is at the centre of any learning journey, and we keep this at the forefront of our teaching. We want learners to build confidence and skills that let them keep learning independently, long after they've finished a course or class.

"Our goal is to build learners who can keep going on their own."

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FAQ

Questions before you start

Do I have to buy every course?
Not at all. Buy exactly what you need — a single course, a single Grammar level, or everything together. Nothing is bundled unless you choose to bundle it.
Which course should I start with?
If you're not sure, take the placement test above — it points you to the right course and level in a couple of minutes. Every course also starts with a free first module, so you can try before committing either way.
Can more than one child use the same purchase?
Each course is tailored to the individual learner, so a purchase covers one person. If you've got more than one child working through the courses, keep an eye out for sales and discounts — we run these regularly.
Can I get a refund?
As these are digital products, we're not able to offer refunds once a course has been accessed. If something isn't working as it should, get in touch at contact@theenglishlanguageladder.com and we'll be happy to assist you.
Does my progress save if I switch devices?
Yes — once you've created an account (free or paid), your progress is saved and synced automatically. Just log in with the same email on any device and you'll pick up right where you left off.

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