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Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Mobile apps
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Support
The LearnEnglish app page directs users with problems to the British Council contact page.Read 12 Oct 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Headquarters
London, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Founded
1934Read 28 Sep 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Background play
The app supports background playback while the phone screen is off.Read 12 Oct 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Content
Episodes include fictional drama, jokes, quizzes and language advice.Read 12 Oct 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Content cadence
The app page says new podcasts are added every week.Read 12 Oct 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
English practice
LearnEnglish Podcasts supports listening, reading and understanding of general and business English.Read 12 Oct 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Languages offered
1Read 20 Sep 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Learner levels
The website describes the podcasts as suitable for pre-intermediate A2 or intermediate B1 learners.Read 12 Oct 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Mobile platforms
The LearnEnglish team says the app is available for Android and iOS.Read 12 Oct 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Notable limit
A LearnEnglish team response says the podcasts app is only available for Android and iOS.Read 12 Oct 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Offline lessons
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Offline listening
The mobile app lets users download episodes for offline listening and delete them when finished.Read 12 Oct 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Playback controls
Interactive audio scripts let listeners repeat phrases, and pitch control lets them slow down playback.Read 12 Oct 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Progress tracking
The app includes simple exercises for each episode and a progress screen to track progress.Read 12 Oct 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Security and privacy
British Council terms say personal data collected through its digital services is handled under its Privacy Policy.Read 12 Oct 2026 · britishcouncil.org
Sharing
The app offers sharing through Facebook, Twitter and email.Read 12 Oct 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Speech practice
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Transcripts and exercises
Each recording has a transcript and interactive exercises to help learners understand and use the language.Read 12 Oct 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Web availability
The site provides podcast series and episodes with transcripts and exercises.Read 12 Oct 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Web practice time
The broader audio-series page recommends choosing a series for 15–30 minutes of daily English practice.Read 12 Oct 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org

Plans and prices

Free Free Web podcast episodes · transcripts · interactive exercises Read 12 Oct 2026 · learnenglish.britishcouncil.org

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