Learn English with Active English on Livemocha

Active English is a series of 12 interactive courses designed to teach you conversational English

Winner of the 2009 English-Speaking Union President's Award for innovation in teaching English.
Coursework ranges from beginner to advanced and follows the Common European Framework (CEF)
Speaking and listening with conversational videos
In depth grammar and vocabulary instructions
Feedback and reviews from qualified tutors and native speakers.

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Active English combines proven teaching techniques with the limitless possibilities of technology and new media.

Soak up the English language organically with videos and activities with native English speakers.
Every lesson also includes grammar, vocabulary, and basic exercises to make sure you understand the material.
Our philosophy is simple: we teach you, help you practice the material in real-life context, and then let you try it out yourself.

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Active English teaches you how native speakers converse and prepares you to join them in conversation

Real-life English with feedback from native speakers
Conversational understanding and proper pronunciation
Grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension
Language skills that follow the Common European Framework (CEF)
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Active English combines the power of social learning with world class content at an unbeatable price

Proven instructional content by Pearson Education
Certificates of completion for each course that you can print and keep
Personalized feedback from expert English tutors and native speakers.
Guaranteed to improve your conversational English
Unlimited access for the price of one cappuccino a week

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Active English includes the option to have qualified, native English-speaking Livemocha Experts review your Role Play and Writing submissions

Refine your English skills with feedback and comments from Livemocha Experts
Get corrections and guidance on pronunciation, word choice, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and more
Continue to get additional feedback from native English speaking members of the Livemocha community

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Active English is the winner of the 2009 ESU President’s Award

This prestigious award is presented for innovation and good design in the use of technology for the teaching, learning, and advancement of English as a first, second or foreign language

The judging panel includes experts from the fields of design, technology, and English language teaching
The award was presented to Livemocha by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Buckingham Palace in London, England

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Active English

Because language starts with a conversation