There are millions of English YouTube channels available to watch online. How do you know which one is the right one for you to learn the language? It is a list of the best YouTube channels for speaking English beginners to guide you in the right direction. 

 

1. KidsTV123

Yes, this channel is made for kids—but it can also help adults learn English! KidsTV123 has a collection of songs geared toward general language learning. Many of these also focus on language elements that kids would learn in school, such as numbers, colors and the alphabet. There’s even a selection of British English videos. The videos have simple, clear animations and the songs are pleasant for you and your children to listen to! 

 

2. British Council | LearnEnglish Kids

Both children and adults who are learning English can benefit from the content offered on the LearnEnglish Kids YouTube channel by the British Council. This channel is packed with animated videos, kids stories and nursery rhymes. Each well-produced English-language video features entertaining cartoons and subtitles in English. There are also many “how to” videos such as “How to tell time” and a “word of the week” series where you can see and hear children from around the world say a new word.

 

3. EnglishClass101.com

Designed for fast, easy English language learning, the video lessons on EnglishClass101.com cover many aspects of English and its culture. You’ll learn through audio and video lessons with real teachers for beginners through advanced learners, with new lessons uploaded every week. Videos cover topics including everyday vocabulary, English grammar, learning English through song lyrics, listening practice and asking questions.

 

4. BBC Learning English

This YouTube channel comes from one of the world’s most famous broadcasting companies, the BBC. You’ll learn proper pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and conversational skills. The channel also covers important topics regarding British culture and current events with a collection of short videos. If you’re interested in science and technology, check out their series of videos that share interesting facts while improving your language skills.

 

5. Shaw English Online

This is a popular YouTube channel that teaches English conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary and listening in a fun and effective way. The channel offers hundreds of free videos featuring different speakers so you can get exposed to a variety of voices. You can also join their global community chat on WhatsApp to connect with other English learners and get your pressing questions answered. 

 

6. Pronunciation Pro

Annie Ruden is the host of Pronunciation Pro, where she teaches English pronunciation and fluency to her viewers. While pronunciation is the main focus of this learning channel, Annie also covers a variety of topics such as conversational practice and listening skills. Great for beginners to advanced learners, this channel has a host of videos to get you started toward fluency and perfect your pronunciation. 

 

7. Lingua Marina

Lingua Marina is hosted by Marina Mogilko, a Russian native who moved to California and speaks excellent (and fast) English. From pronunciation to vocabulary, conversational practices, listening skills and more, this channel offers a relaxed teaching approach to learning English. You’ll find videos to help you prepare for the IELTS and TOEFL exams. You’ll also get plenty of encouragement from someone who’s been through the process of learning the language. 

 

8. Rachel’s English

Rachel’s English is a great channel for learning English pronunciation and the American accent. New videos are uploaded every Tuesday, so you’ll never run out of content. There are playlists for learning vocabulary, preparing for job interviews, practicing real-life conversations and even one specifically for people who recently moved to the United States.  Rachel’s videos are packed with lessons on phonetics, grammar, idioms, sentence usage and examples to help you learn more easily and efficiently. 

 

9. mmmEnglish

With more than 5 million subscribers, mmmEnglish has hundreds of English lessons to build your vocabulary, improve your pronunciation and teach you grammar and conversational skills. There are lessons on phrasal verbs, idioms, adjectives, slang and more, so beginners and advanced learners will find an array of lesson choices at their disposal. You’ll also find videos for learning how to make small talk and have phone conversations in English. 

 

10. VOA Learning English

The VOA Learning English YouTube channel provides learners with something a bit different. The channel offers subtitled news reports that are read out loud at slower speeds than normal. This gives the viewer time to read the subtitles and listen to every word clearly and slowly. There are also videos on English grammar, pronunciation and key words for understanding the news, as well as “English in a Minute” clips for quick learning.