Welcome to our range of tutored courses. If you sign up for a tutored course, you will be assigned your own personal language tutor. Your tutor will answer any questions you have about the course and give you feedback on your tutorials.
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Net Languages offers seven levels of online General English – Premium courses, ranging from Pre-Elementary (A1 ‐ A2) to Advanced (C1 ‐ C2). Each complete level contains between 120 and 150 hours of study time. Students can sign up for a complete level (10 units) or half a level (Part A, units 1-5, or Part B, units 6-10). Each unit is designed around a topic and is divided into 16 sections. These sections include reading, vocabulary, grammar, listening, pronunciation practice, functional and practical English, and one speaking and two writing tutorials.
Each student is assigned a personal tutor who will help and support them during the course. Students will send the writing tutorials to their tutor for comments, corrections and evaluation. Students will also talk to their tutor in real time to practise speaking and pronunciation. The combination of motivating material, tutor support and a wide variety of exercise types contribute to an enjoyable and rewarding language learning experience.
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The English for Work – Premium course series contains compact, highly effective modules consisting of 22-25 hours of study. The modules are offered at two levels: Lower Intermediate (B1) and Upper Intermediate (B2). We offer nine modules at each level. Each module is centred around specific work-related areas of English communication. The Lower Intermediate (B1) modules are: Applying for a Job, Banking and Finance, Dealing with the Public, Meetings, Negotiating and Selling, Presenting Your Work, Telephoning, Travelling, and Writing. The Upper Intermediate (B2) modules are: Applying for a Job, Banking and Finance, Dealing with the Public, Meetings, Negotiating and Selling, Making Presentations, Telephoning, Travelling, and Writing. You can choose any combination of modules at the same level, according to your needs.
Each student is assigned a personal tutor to answer questions and give feedback on writing and speaking tutorials in the modules. The support of your own personal tutor combined with stimulating online material makes for a very effective way to learn English.
The Net Languages English for Doctors courses are specifically designed for doctors who deal with English-speaking patients in the surgery. The courses provide study and practice of useful language. They contain visually attractive materials, high-quality listening and video material, and a wide variety of exercise types and activities to make learning and practising English a meaningful and fun experience.
The Net Languages online Writing Practice courses are available at three levels: Basic (A1 to A2 of the Common European Framework), Intermediate (B1 to B1+) and Advanced (B2 to C1). These courses contain over 65 interactive activities at the Basic and Intermediate levels and over 100 exercises at the Advanced level.
These highly motivating courses work on a range of text types including emails, blogs, letters, reports, fact files, articles and narratives, and cover a wide variety of interesting topic areas. Activities are logically organised to focus on model texts, text features, writing strategies and useful language. Each section ends with a writing task based on the model text. Six of these writing tasks are sent to your own personal tutor, who will give you useful correction and feedback on your written work.
In addition, the Writing Practice courses contain a glossary for selected vocabulary.
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We offer a very complete IELTS Preparation Course which helps students to prepare for the four tests which make up the exam: reading, listening, writing and speaking. The course helps candidates to understand what is required in the different tests and helps you develop strategies to answer the questions to the best of your capabilities. The course also includes access to a complete practice test.
Our IELTS Writing Test Preparation focuses specifically on the writing test section of the exam. The first five units focus on developing techniques for tackling writing Task 1 and the second five units help you develop writing skills for Task 2.
Net Languages's IELTS Speaking Test Preparation helps candidates to prepare for the speaking test of the exam by working in depth on the three different parts of this test.
We also offer access to an additional Practice Test for students who want to experience an IELTS exam and find out how they would get on.
The Net Languages First Certificate in English (FCE) practice tests are ideal for anyone planning to sit the official exam. They provide students with a real exam simulation and a realistic idea of the grade they are likely to get.
There are five practice tests in this range. Each student is assigned a personal tutor for the writing and speaking parts of the exam.
Each student is assigned a personal tutor to answer questions and give feedback on written and oral work. The support of your own personal tutor combined with stimulating online material is a very effective way of learning English.
Note: The computer-based and paper versions of the FCE tests have the same content but a different appearance. The appearance of the Net Languages FCE Practice Tests is based on the paper version of the test.
Net Languages currently offers two methodology courses designed for English teachers – one which is targeted at teachers of primary classes, and the other which is more suitable for teachers of secondary or adult classes.
The courses are designed for teachers with or without experience. The 10 units in each course cover a wide range of relevant areas such as classroom management, teaching writing, doing projects, songs and games, amongst others.
Students are provided with their own personal tutor, to whom they send regular assignments based on their classroom teaching or on their familiarity with current ELT materials. The tutor will provide feedback and advice. Students are also invited to exchange opinions and experiences with other students on the course-specific noticeboards.
Net Languages’s General Spanish - Premium courses are available at five levels, from Pre-Elementary (A1) to Upper Intermediate (B2). Each complete level contains between 120 and 150 hours of study time. Students can sign up for a complete level (10 units) or half a level (Part A, units 1-5 or Part B, units 6-10). Each unit is designed around a topic and is divided into 16 sections. These sections include: reading, vocabulary, grammar, listening, pronunciation practice, functional and practical Spanish, and one oral and two written tutorials.
Each student is assigned a personal tutor who will help and support them during the course. Students will send the writing tutorials to their tutor for comments, corrections and evaluation. Students will also talk to their tutor in real time to practise speaking and pronunciation. The combination of motivating material, tutor support and a wide variety of exercise types contribute to an enjoyable and rewarding language learning experience.
Gilly Mann
I have been teaching all levels of English since 1996, and I also work as a Cambridge examiner for the First Certificate exam. I have recently been involved in a coursebook writing project for secondary students. I really enjoy working with students online because of the flexibility and opportunity to work with them closely.
Isabel Ginés
I have worked as a teacher of Spanish as a foreign language (ELE) since 1993, and have taught at all levels in Spain and Germany. I have also worked on preparation courses for official Spanish language exams and as an ELE teacher trainer. I currently work as a materials writer and am the head of the Spanish Department at Net Languages.
Wendy Parker
I have been teaching EFL since the year 2000, and have experience working as the director of a children’s English summer school, Director of Studies and a teacher trainer for teachers of young learners. I am an oral examiner for FCE, CAE, CPE and the Cambridge Young Learners exams. I have also taught in Romania and Scotland.
Trevor Bultitude
I am English and have lived in Spain since 1987. I have a wide range of teaching experience and now work at Net Languages as a tutor, materials writer and producer of videos. I am fascinated by recent and future developments in online learning.
Piet Luthi
I have worked as an English teacher in Egypt, Britain, New Zealand and Spain. Now I divide my time between being a Net Languages tutor and working as a materials designer.
Jan Fleischer
I started teaching English as a foreign language in San Francisco, where I also worked as a journalist for print and Internet publications. I currently work for a Barcelona-based magazine for students and learners of English, and as an editor and tutor at Net Languages.
Peter Loveday
I have over 20 years' experience in teaching EFL in Britain, Australia and Spain. My experience includes teaching General English and English for Work at all levels, as well as tutoring online. I enjoy tutoring online because I meet people from all over the world and help them to learn English.
Lucy Buck
I qualified as a teacher in 1992 and, since then, have taught at a variety of levels, including Advanced and Proficiency, as well as Business English. I have experience teaching both children and adults, and I’m also a Cambridge First Certificate examiner.
Chris Nash
I have been teaching English as a foreign language for over 22 years. I am also a Cambridge examiner for the First Certificate exam. At present I teach mainly company classes. I especially enjoy tutoring online, and find it a very effective and enjoyable way to learn and teach.
Carolyn Edwards
I started teaching English in Hong Kong in 1989, and I’ve since taught in Israel, Egypt, Syria, Japan and the United Kingdom (General and Business English at all levels). I hold the Cambridge Certificate and Diploma in Teaching English, and I’m currently head of the Cambridge Advanced English exam preparation course at International House Barcelona.
Maria Cabot
I graduated in Hispanic Studies at the University of Barcelona in 1995, and have extensive experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. I also have considerable experience as a materials writer for teaching Spanish. I enjoy the variety of teaching both face-to-face and online.
Charrie South
I have been teaching English since 1994, in the USA and in Spain. I have taught at all different levels, and have been a Cambridge examiner for the First Certificate exam, and the Certificate of Advanced English exam. I have also written English language learning materials for children and teenagers. I especially enjoy the interaction between tutor and learners using online learning.
Fiona Thomas
I'm the Director of Education for Net Languages. I am English and have been working in EFL as a teacher, materials writer and Director of Studies since 1988. I am fascinated by the world of online learning and the potential it has to provide quality training to people all over the world.
Lynn Durant
I have vast experience as a teacher, teacher trainer and materials writer of online and printed materials. I have taught in England, Spain and Portugal and have travelled all over the world as a trainer and assessor. I currently teach CELTA and CELT Young Learners courses, and I'm working on a four-book coursebook series for primary and secondary schools.
Rob Metcalf
I have over 20 years' experience in teaching EFL and have a wide range of experience as an online tutor and materials writer for Net Languages. I have also written a number of EFL coursebooks for adults and young learners.
Welcome to our range of self-study course materials. All our materials are highly interactive and provide students with intuitive and fun ways of learning and practising a language.
Net Languages offers seven levels of online General English – Essential courses, ranging from Pre-Elementary (A1 ‐ A2) to Advanced (C1 ‐ C2). Each complete level contains between 100 and 130 hours of study time. Students can sign up for a complete level (10 units) or half a level (Part A, units 1-5, or Part B, units 6-10). Each unit is designed around a topic and is divided into 13 sections. These sections include reading, vocabulary, grammar, listening, pronunciation practice, functional and practical English, and more. Language is presented and practised through guided discovery exercises, clear explanations and constructive feedback.
The English for Work – Essential course series contains compact, highly effective modules consisting of 18-20 hours of study. The modules are offered at two levels: Lower Intermediate (B1) and Upper Intermediate (B2). We offer nine modules at each level. Each module is centred around specific work-related areas of English communication. The Lower Intermediate (B1) modules are: Applying for a Job, Banking and Finance, Dealing with the Public, Meetings, Negotiating and Selling, Presenting Your Work, Telephoning, Travelling, and Writing. The Upper Intermediate (B2) modules are: Applying for a Job, Banking and Finance, Dealing with the Public, Meetings, Negotiating and Selling, Making Presentations, Telephoning, Travelling, and Writing. You can choose any combination of modules at the same level, according to your needs.
The Net Languages online Grammar Practice courses are highly motivating self-study materials which focus on all the important areas of grammar at three broad levels: Basic (A1 to A2 of the Common European Framework), Intermediate (B1 to B1+) and Advanced (B2 to C1). Each level contains over 150 interactive grammar practice activities as well as an integrated grammar reference.
Grammar points are presented simply and attractively via a clear index page which allows you to easily find the grammar items you want to practise. The material in each course includes a large number of interactive discovery and practice exercises which will help you to discover grammar rules and learn in a fun way.
During the course you get support in the form of feedback, examples and explanations, as well as answers. You'll practise language in context, using authentic texts and audio material.
The Net Languages online Vocabulary Practice courses are designed to cover a wide range of important lexical areas at three levels: Basic (A1 to A2 of the Common European Framework), Intermediate (B1 to B1+) and Advanced (B2 to C1). Each level contains approximately 200 self-study interactive activities.
Vocabulary is presented simply and attractively via a clear index page which allows you to easily find the lexical areas you want to practise. The material in each course includes a large number of interactive discovery and practice exercises which will help you to discover the meaning and use of new vocabulary in a fun way.
The Net Languages online Listening Practice courses are highly motivating materials designed for self-study. The courses are available at three levels: Basic (A1 to A2 of the Common European Framework), Intermediate (B1 to B1+) and Advanced (B2 to C1). These courses contain over 120 interactive activities at the Basic level and over 200 exercises at the Intermediate and Advanced levels.
The courses cover a wide range of useful and interesting topic areas and formats, including monologues, discussions, songs and stories. Activities are logically organised with pre- and post-listening tasks, providing extensive practice of listening-comprehension skills and strategies.
Listening material is in either audio or video formats, and you get support during the course in the form of feedback, transcripts and exercise answers.
The Net Languages online Pronunciation Practice courses are highly motivating materials designed for self-study access. The courses are available at three levels: Basic (A1 to A2 of the Common European Framework), Intermediate (B1 to B1+) and Advanced (B2 to C1). These courses contain approximately 75 interactive activities at the Basic level and over 100 exercises at the Intermediate and Advanced levels.
The courses cover a wide range of pronunciation features at the word, phrase and sentence level, focusing on sounds, stress and intonation. The material in each course includes a large number of interactive discovery and practice exercises which will help you to practise pronunciation in an engaging and fun way.
During the course you get support in the form of feedback, examples in context, explanations, highly useful visual and audio support, and exercise answers. You're encouraged to record yourself doing the exercises and then compare your version with the original recording.
An added feature to this course is Net Languages’s pronunciation tool, which is a comprehensive introduction to the sounds of English.
The Net Languages online Writing Practice courses are available at three levels: Basic (A1 to A2 of the Common European Framework), Intermediate (B1 to B1+) and Advanced (B2 to C1). These courses contain over 65 interactive activities at the Basic and Intermediate levels and over 100 exercises at the Advanced level.
These highly motivating courses work on a range of text types including email, blogs, letters, reports, fact files, articles and narratives, and cover a wide variety of interesting topic areas. Activities are logically organised to focus on model texts, text features, writing strategies and useful language.
Net Languages offers a wide range of preparation materials for students planning on taking the official IELTS Academic exam.
Our IELTS Writing Test Preparation focuses specifically on the writing test section of the exam. The first five units focus on developing techniques for tackling writing Task 1 and the second five units help you develop writing skills for Task 2.
Net Languages's IELTS Speaking Test Preparation helps candidates to prepare for the speaking test of the exam by working in depth on the three different parts of this test.
The English for Very Young Learners course is for young learners between the ages of 4 and 6 with no previous knowledge of English.
Discover the magical world of Circus and learn your first words in English with Anna and Ravi, the two bears Betty and Bobby, Pixel the magic rabbit, and Ping the mechanical bird. Sing songs, play games, and watch videos of the amusing adventures of Bubble and Squeak. Then, print out your activity worksheets for even more English learning fun.
Our English courses for young learners are designed for children in the 8 to 12 age range, who have only a basic knowledge of English (A1 of the Common European Framework). Using a variety of entertaining and stimulating activities – including stories, songs and games – the 10 units in each course target a range of themes, and focus on vocabulary extension and basic grammar practice. The English for Kids courses are ideal as a complement to school work, for self-study, or for children working together in pairs or small groups.
The visually attractive materials, the high quality of the listening material and the wide variety of exercise types and activities help to make learning English with Net Languages a meaningful and fun experience.
Our English courses for teenagers are designed for learners between 12 and 14 years old who have a pre-intermediate knowledge of English (A2 to B1 of the Common European Framework). Using a variety of entertaining and stimulating activities – including stories, animations, videos and games – the 10 units in each course target a range of themes and focus on vocabulary extension and grammar practice. The English for Teens courses are ideal as a complement to schoolwork, for self-study, or for students working together in pairs or small groups.
The visually attractive materials, the high quality of the listening and video material, and the wide variety of exercise types and activities help to make learning English with Net Languages a meaningful and fun experience.
Net Languages’s General Spanish - Essential courses are available at five levels, from Pre-Elementary (A1) to Upper Intermediate (B2). Each complete level contains between 100 and 130 hours of study time. Students can sign up for a complete level (10 units) or half a level (Part A, units 1-5 or Part B, units 6-10). Each unit is designed around a topic and is divided into 13 sections. These sections include: reading, vocabulary, grammar, listening, pronunciation practice, functional and practical Spanish, and more. Language is presented and practised through guided discovery exercises, clear explanations and constructive feedback.
The Net Languages online Spanish Grammar Practice courses are highly motivating self-study materials which focus on all the important areas of grammar at two broad levels: Basic (A1 to A2) and Intermediate (B1 to B1+). Each level contains over 150 interactive grammar practice activities as well as an integrated grammar reference.
Grammar points are presented simply and attractively via a clear index page which allows you to easily find the grammar items you want to practise. The material in each course includes a large number of interactive discovery and practice exercises which will help you to discover grammar rules and learn in a fun way.
During the course you get support in the form of feedback, examples and explanations, as well as answers. The target language is practised in context, using authentic texts and audio material.
The Net Languages online Spanish Vocabulary Practice courses are highly motivating self-study materials which are designed to cover a wide range of important lexical areas in two broad levels. The courses are available at Basic level (A1 to A2), with 180 interactive activities, and Intermediate level (B1 to B1+), with approximately 300 interactive activities.
Vocabulary is presented simply and attractively via a clear index page which allows you to easily find the lexical areas you want to practise. The material in each course includes a large number of interactive discovery and practice exercises which will help you to discover meaning and use of new vocabulary in a fun way.
During the course you get support in the form of feedback, examples in context, explanations, highly useful visual and audio support, as well as exercise answers.
The Net Languages online Listening Practice courses are highly motivating materials designed for self-study. The courses are available at two levels: Basic (A1 to A2 of the Common European Framework) and Intermediate (B1 to B1+). These courses contain over 130 interactive activities at the Basic level and over 150 exercises at the Intermediate level.
The courses cover a wide range of useful and interesting topic areas and formats, including monologues, discussions and stories. Activities are logically organised with pre- and post-listening tasks, providing extensive practice of listening-comprehension skills and strategies.
Listening material is in either audio or video formats, and you get support during the course in the form of feedback, transcripts and exercise answers.
The Spanish Verb Conjugator is a useful tool designed to help you practise the conjugation of a series of Spanish verbs. These verbs provide you with a model for regular verbs as well as different types of irregular verbs.
The choice of verbs takes into consideration the different spelling characteristics of the Spanish language as well as the use of reflexive pronouns in reflexive verbs and the word order of these pronouns.
With the Verb Conjugator you can listen to each individual form of the verbs practised and print the answers.
Interactive English and Español Interactivo are monthly online publications of interactive exercises designed for students of both English and Spanish. They are available at three levels: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced.
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You can also download the app version for your iPhone or Android device.
This month's Interactive English
Vocabulary from the news story
Buying and selling
Expressions with fun
Video discussion
PDF worksheets
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MP3 podcast
Este mes en Español Interactivo
¿Qué hora es?
Expresar sorpresa o incredulidad
decidir / querer + subjuntivo
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Welcome to our range of self-study materials for mobile devices. All our materials are highly interactive and provide students with intuitive and fun ways of learning and practising a language.
Interactive English is a free monthly app designed for you to practise and improve your English. Each of the monthly editions contains interactive exercises, a current news story and a recorded discussion, at three levels – Basic, Intermediate and Advanced.
Features include:
● interactive exercises
● focus on vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening
● audio
● a current news story with glossary
● a video discussion about the news story
Interactive English is available for iPhone and Android devices.
Stories for Kids is a delightful collection of reading apps, ideal for both young learners of English and young native speakers. Each volume contains four wonderfully original and entertaining stories on the adventures of twins Danny and Tessa and their magical pet, Dennis the Duck. The stories are aimed at children from approximately 5 to 10 years old and can be enjoyed in different ways:
Not only are Stories for Kids fun, they are also designed to encourage young readers to read more and to practise basic reading and literacy skills, while at the same time engaging them in day-to-day concerns related to this particular stage in their life. Stories for Kids apps are available for iPhone devices.
Free Story:
Stories for Kids 1
The Magic Pencil Case
Girls Can Play Golf
Can Ducks Speak?
Say "Cheese"!
Stories for Kids 2
The Chorebot
School Holiday
Dennis's Dinner
My Duck Is an Alien!
Stories for Kids 3
Once Upon a Time ...
Mr and Mrs Backwards
Mum’s Pizzas Are the Best!
My Diary, by Danny
Each volume contains four stories with illustrations, native-speaker audio and the story text.
Español Interactivo is a free monthly app designed for you to practise and improve your Spanish. Each of the monthly editions contains interactive exercises, a current news story and a recorded discussion, at three levels – Basic, Intermediate and Advanced.
Features include:
● interactive exercises
● focus on vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening
● audio
● a current news story with glossary
● a recorded discussion about the news story
Interactive English is available for iPhone and Android devices.
Cuentos para Niños is a delightful collection of reading apps, ideal for both young learners of Spanish and young native speakers. Each volume contains four wonderfully original and entertaining stories on the adventures of twins Dani and Carla and their magical pet, Curro the Duck. The stories are aimed at children from approximately 5 to 10 years old and can be enjoyed in different ways:
Not only are Cuentos para Niños fun, they are also designed to encourage young readers to read more and to practise basic reading and literacy skills, while at the same time engaging them in day-to-day concerns related to this particular stage in their life.
Free Story:
Cuentos para niños 1
El estuche mágico
Las niñas pueden jugar al golf
¿Los patos hablan?
¡Patata!
Cuentos para niños 2
El limpibot
Un día sin cole
La cena de Curro
¡Mi pato es un extraterrestre!
Cuentos para niños 3
Érase una vez…
El señor y la señora Alrevés
¡Pizza, por favor!
Mi diario
Each volume contains four stories with illustrations, native-speaker audio and the story text.
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