Build your English language skills to convey your ideas more effectively and improve your communication in both casual and professional settings. In our ESL courses, you will: improve your reading, grammar, and writing skills; expand your vocabulary; and write effectively in Standard American English.

Saylor Academy follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in building our ESL courses. Our courses help you achieve the following CEFR levels:

ESL001 - CEFR A2 (Beginner)
ESL002 - CEFR B1 (Intermediate)
ESL003 - CEFR B2 (Upper-Intermediate)
ESL004 - CEFR C1 (Advanced)
ESL005 - CEFR C2 (Advanced)


Improve your English! Learn new words and how to use active reading, grammar, and writing strategies to read and write English better at the A2 level.

Improve your writing accuracy and fluency by developing your English grammar and writing skills and improving your reading and vocabulary.

Improve your reading and writing skills through active reading and academic writing. This course is designed for learners at the Upper-Intermediate (B2) level.

Improve your academic reading and writing skills using annotations, synthesis, and working with external information sources. This course is designed for English as a Second Language learners at the Advanced level (C1).

Recognize and employ business writing styles in Standard American English in this English as a Second Language course designed for learners at the Proficient level (C2).