Do you have a question about Spokina? See the list below for our most frequently asked questions. If your question is not here, then please Contact Us.
Spokina is for adult learners who want to improve their English language skills online. Our high-quality learning materials have been specially created by the British Council, the world's English teaching experts.
No, it is not a course. Spokina gives you a wide variety of learning activities organised by level. There is no syllabus to follow or suggested study plans, and you are responsible for choosing suitable materials for your level. If you are looking for structured learning through self-study courses, live group classes or one-to-one classes with personal tutors, we offer a selection of online classes and courses.
Yes, if you're aged 18 or over. With a free Spokina account, you can take part in all the activities in our Learning hub. You can practise your English skills by writing comments, recording yourself speaking and sharing photos. You'll improve your language level by activating the English you know and interacting with other learners by reading, listening to and replying to their contributions. By signing up, you also get our monthly newsletter and access to our free online English level test, which gives you an approximate indication of your level. Your test result will help you find resources on our website at your level.
You can also use our Getting started page to find out how to use our website to improve your English.
Yes, you can sign up for a free Spokina account and take our online level test to get an approximate indication of your English proficiency level. You can use the test result to help you find free resources on our website that are appropriate for your English language ability.