Learn English online: listening, speaking, vocabulary and exams

Dictation means listening to audio or video and typing back exactly what you hear, word for word — the way to train deep listening. Shadowing means listening to a native speaker and repeating immediately, to sharpen your pronunciation, intonation and rhythm. Parroto combines both on real-world video, and that is the core: around it sit contextual vocabulary, 1-on-1 community speaking practice, and IELTS/TOEIC preparation.

When you shadow, AI analyses your recording in real time and points out exactly which sound, which stress or which linking is off compared with a native speaker, so you can fix it while you practise. Repeating straight after a native speaker trains your mouth to form the right sounds and your ear to recognise correct pronunciation. When you want to use it for real, you can get matched 1-on-1 for speaking practice with other learners in the community.

Yes. Parroto has lessons from A1 all the way to C2, and lets you slow the playback down so beginners can hear every word clearly before repeating it. Content is organised by difficulty, so you start at your current ability and step up as your skills improve.

15–20 minutes a day, every day, beats cramming. Consistency matters more than duration — short regular sessions outperform long occasional ones. Parroto's lessons are deliberately short so the habit survives a busy schedule.

Lessons span film clips, cartoons, TV shows, news, songs, everyday conversation, business and travel English, and IELTS, TOEIC and TOEFL preparation. Everything is hand-picked and updated regularly, so you always practise on real English in a topic you actually care about.

Parroto is one of the few apps that combines all five: real-world video from native speakers, active practice (dictation and shadowing) instead of tapping multiple-choice answers, instant AI feedback on pronunciation, contextual vocabulary with spaced repetition, and 1-on-1 speaking practice with real people in the community. On top of that there is IELTS/TOEIC preparation with instantly scored mock tests — something most vocabulary apps simply don't have.

Yes, an internet connection is required to access our video content and practice exercises. This ensures you always have access to the latest content and features.

Your profile shows a listening and speaking progress chart, your daily streak, and a level assessment, so you always know where you stand. You can also review your practice history, the mistakes you keep making, and your IELTS/TOEIC mock test results to gauge how ready you are for exam day.

Yes! We provide content featuring various English accents including American, British, Australian, Canadian, and more. This exposure to different accents helps you understand English as it's spoken around the world, improving your global comprehension skills.

Hit "Get Started Free", pick a topic you like and do your first lesson right away. Begin with content that matches your current level, then raise the difficulty as you improve.