Dear CIDL learner,
The following is a list of free, high-quality resources for learning English, French, Spanish, German, and Arabic. These platforms and tools include courses, apps, videos, podcasts, grammar lessons, and language exchange communities. All resources listed are freely accessible and suitable for self-directed learning.
| Link | Language | Feature |
| https://www.bbc.co.uk/languages | French, Spanish, German, Arabic, etc | Audio, video, grammar, vocabulary, and cultural insights |
| https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org | British English | Levels: Beginner to Advanced |
| https://learningenglish.voanews.com | American English focus | News-based English for learners, listening and reading practice. |
| https://www.engvid.com | English | Free video lessons from native speakers covering grammar, vocabulary, IELTS, and business English. |
| https://apprendre.tv5monde.com | French | Exercises are based on video content with audio, grammar, and vocabulary |
| https://www.francaisfacile.com | French | Exercises, tests, dictations, grammar lessons, and a learner forum |
| https://www.podcastfrancaisfacile.com | French | Audio-based learning with transcripts, dialogues, and grammar. |
| 🔗 https://www.spanishdict.com | Spanish | translator, conjugator, grammar guide, vocabulary quizzes, and videos. |
| https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/coffeebreakspanish | Spanish | Podcast-based learning from beginner to intermediate |
| https://www.studyspanish.com | Spanish | Grammar explanations, pronunciation tutorials, vocabulary drills, and quizzes |
| https://www.dw.com/en/learn-german/s-2469 | German | Comprehensive levels (A1 to C2) with videos, grammar, vocabulary, and audio courses. |
| https://www.youtube.com/user/germanpod101 | German | YouTube channel with videos covering grammar, vocabulary, culture, and survival phrases. |
| https://www.learn-german-easily.com | German | Story-based learning with free lessons focused on listening and internalizing grammar |
| https://www.madinaharabic.com | Arabic | Detailed grammar explanations, vocabulary, and sentence construction in standard Arabic |
| https://www.youtube.com/user/arabicpod101 | Arabic | Videos for beginners to intermediate learners. Useful for Modern Standard Arabic and dialects. |
| https://learnarabic.eu | Arabic | Beginner-friendly with phrases, grammar tips, exercises, and pronunciation guides. |
UNIVERSAL tools for Exam Preparation
| Tool | Use Case | Language |
| ExamEnglish.com | IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge | English |
| Anki Decks | Vocabulary, grammar | All |
| Quizlet | Flashcards, exam terms | All |
| LangCorrect | Writing correction | All |
| Language Level Test (TrackTest) | CEFR level tests | Multiple |