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9 Fun, Cool YouTube Channels to Help You Learn English

Do your students or children enjoy perusing YouTube for the latest video? It may seem like a bad habit. However, without kids knowing it, they are learning literacy through what they watch. By RYAN SITZMAN

Laura Lurns Last updated July 15, 2017 · 1 min read

You can use YouTube to learn English, but there are a number of different ways you can go about it. First, it is helpful to subscribe to videos and channels you like. Additionally, Liking videos and giving thumbs up encourages content creators. Subtitles are also helpful, because they add another layer of learning on videos. Subtitles can be very helpful in this way.

That’s right! If you only use YouTube to watch music videos and avoid doing work, you might be having fun, but you could be having fun and learning English, too!

There are a number of helpful channels, including engVid, Fluentu, and others. However, another great resource is native English speaker’s channels. Mental Floss is a primary example of this: it is a large channel, with many videos, all of which are helpful in learning English. Many videos in this type of channels explain a concept in a fun or interesting way, which makes learning engaging.

Key takeaways

Over 1 billion people around the world use YouTube.
YouTube can be a powerful tool for helping you learn English and improve your English skills.
Here are some tips for using YouTube to learn English, as well as a list of recommended channels.

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Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert Writes about the learning brain for parents who want plain answers. Every article is grounded in current neuroscience and classroom practice.

That’s right! If you only use YouTube to watch music videos and avoid doing work, you might be having fun, but you could be having fun and learning English, too!

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