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Hibiscusflix: Learn English with Movie Clips, Cartoons and TV Series
Discover how short scenes from films, cartoons and TV series can support your listening, vocabulary and speaking, with practical advice and Hibiscusflix lesson examples.
Best Sites for Free English Lessons: 13 Compared
Compare Hibiscus Teach and 12 English learning websites using four consistent criteria. Explore quality free lessons and optional tutoring with Denis.
Best Websites to Learn English in 2026: 11 Compared
Compare 11 English learning websites, including Duolingo, Preply, Busuu, BBC Learning English and Hibiscus Teach, using six consistent criteria.
AI and I
Making the website I have always wanted, taking action and measuring progress against my own previous attempts.
Being part of the group, part of the pack
A personal reflection on cooperation, individuality and what the group gives us.
Phrases and idioms
A concise reference to 25 English expressions, with clear meanings and short usage notes.
Free language learning websites: 10 useful places to start
Find a free course, useful listening and focused practice, then turn a small set of resources into a study routine.
Hard-wearing: a wooden cup or a ceramic cup?
A wooden cup or a ceramic cup? Explore what hard-wearing really means, then explain your choice.
Tips for learning English
Learning and speaking English is not easy. If you are taking the IELTS exam or the CAE Cambridge C1 exam, this website will be helpful for you.
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