Learn English with BBC Learning English
Explore BBC Learning English's programmes: Office English, The Pronunciation Lounge, Beating Speaking Anxiety, and 6 Minute English.
About BBC Learning English
@bbclearningenglish is the Instagram home of one of the most trusted names in English learning. Backed by the BBC, their content ranges from vocabulary and grammar explainers to full programmes like Office English, The Pronunciation Lounge, Beating Speaking Anxiety, and 6 Minute English — each aimed at a different part of learning to actually speak and understand English confidently.
What makes their content stand out is the range and reliability behind it: real presenters, clear explanations, and years of material covering everything from workplace phrases to pronunciation to listening skills. It's a solid foundation for structured learning — the kind of resource worth bookmarking and coming back to.
If you're working through BBC Learning English's programmes, ImChatty is a natural next step: take what you've learned and put it into practice with a native English speaker in real conversation.
What languages can I practice on ImChatty?
French, English, Chinese, Russian, and more coming soon — whatever your practice partner speaks. The partner matching filter lets you sort by target language.
Can I practice English on ImChatty?
Yes. English is one of the current language-practice options. You can look for people who want to help with English, and you can also use an AI tutor when you want immediate practice.
Do I need to be a teacher to help someone learn my native language?
No. Native speakers can help in practical ways by sharing natural phrasing, correcting small mistakes, and explaining what sounds normal in everyday conversation. That kind of help is often exactly what learners are missing. This is the idea of ImChatty, sharing between cultures and languages.
Jump straight into text chat. No video required.