Free learning resources
The Learning Centre
Free activities for English learners at B1–B2 level. Every activity is built around the characters and stories from The English Race — so you practise real language in a real context, not isolated exercises.
About the series
New to The English Race?
The English Race is an interactive ebook series following four contestants — Mina, Minho, Ádám, and Sofía — competing in English language challenges across Britain and Europe. The Learning Centre activities are free and work on their own, but they are richer if you know the story. You can download a free sample chapter and find out more on the book page.
English Race: Contestant Interview
Meet the Contestants
Four contestants. Four countries. Read their interviews, practise vocabulary in context, and test your comprehension. New interviews are published as the series continues.
Interview · 1 of 4
Mina Koné
Anyama, Côte d’Ivoire · Journalism student
Interview · 2 of 4
Minho Kang
Seoul, South Korea · Former competitive swimmer
Interview · 3 of 4
Ádám Tóth
Danube Bend, Hungary · Torn between duty and ambition
Interview · 4 of 4
Sofía Guerrero
Guadalajara, Mexico · Dancer and painter
English by Accident Activities: Meet the Characters
English by Accident is a ten-episode comic series following a very stubborn Hungarian student as he navigates Lyon, a British literature student, and the one language he absolutely did not want to learn. Meet Attila, Nadia, Ellie the characters in English by Accident.
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