Online English for adults

Learn English with short video lessons — at your own pace

Clear, friendly courses recorded by teachers in London. Watch a lesson, practise with guided tasks, then speak with others in small online clubs.

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Courses

Every course is a series of HD video lessons of 15–25 minutes, with downloadable worksheets and audio for listening practice.

A1–A2

Everyday English

Greetings, shopping, travel, small talk. Build confidence for daily situations.

B1–B2

English for Work

Meetings, emails, presentations and phone calls in a professional context.

B2–C1

Fluent Conversation

Idioms, accents and natural speech, practised through real-life video scenes.

All levels

Pronunciation Lab

Slow-motion video of mouth positions, minimal pairs and rhythm exercises.

B1+

IELTS Preparation

Strategies for all four parts of the exam, with timed practice tests.

A2–B1

Grammar in Context

Grammar explained through short stories, not tables — then practised step by step.

How it works

A simple routine that fits around your day.

Take a level check

A short placement test suggests where to start.

Watch the lesson

Stream in HD or download for offline viewing.

Practise

Interactive tasks and worksheets after each video.

Speak

Join a weekly speaking club of up to six learners.

Pricing

Cancel any time. All plans include the full video library for your level.

Self-study

£9/mo
  • All video lessons
  • Worksheets & audio
  • Offline downloads
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Clubs

£19/mo
  • Everything in Self-study
  • Weekly speaking club
  • Monthly progress review
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Tutor

£49/mo
  • Everything in Clubs
  • Two private lessons
  • Homework feedback
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Questions

Do I need to install anything?

No. Lessons play in any modern browser on a computer, tablet or phone.

Can I download lessons?

Yes, every video and audio file can be downloaded for offline study.

Which level should I choose?

Take the free level check; it takes about ten minutes and suggests a starting course.

How do I contact you?

Write to hello@thameslessons.com and we will reply within two working days.