Black Friday Offer

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We almost never do offers. But when we do...

For this Black Friday only, you can save 20%  AND  unlock €500 worth of bonuses.

You'll unlock all our bonus episodes, interactive transcripts (with instant translations), subtitles and downloadable PDF study packs.

You'll also get FREE access to all of our English-learning challenges in 2026 (worth €500+).

If you have been waiting for the right time to become a member, there will not be a better opportunity than today.

Join 5,279+ smart, independent English learners from 100+ countries.

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New PDF study packs every week

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who this is for

Curious, independent English learners

You like learning by listening

Do you prefer to learn English by listening? Great.

You'll unlock our 550+ catalogue of fascinating episodes.

This contains more than 10,000 minutes of listening, 20,000+ advanced vocabulary phrases (defined for you), as well as study packs, quizzes and more.

We've spent 6 years building a vast resource for you. Now it's time for you to benefit from it.

You like (the right) amount of structure

Our English-learning challenges provide the perfect opportunity to connect with other curious minds from all over the world and learn together.

We'll be running challenges to help you improve your listening, speaking, AI knowledge, and more.  

We will run a minimum of 5 challenges in 2026, and you'll be able to participate in all of them for free (regular price €500+).

You are at a B1-B2 level

Our membership is designed for intermediate learners (B1-B2 level).

Perhaps you want to improve your English to get better job opportunities, perhaps you are "returning to English" later in life, or you just find it satisfying to learn something knew.

Note: if you don't know what "B1-B2" means, just listen to English Learning for Curious Minds.

If you can understand 70%+, it's the right level for you.

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Curious independent learners from all over the world have discovered a more interesting way to improve their English

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2026 Challenge Schedule

We run regular English-learning challenges to help you improve your speaking, listening, writing, reading, fluency and confidence.

Each challenge costs €100 when bought separately.

Join this Black Friday and participate in all of them for free (worth €500+).

The Great Speeches Challenge

January 2026

€100

included

In this challenge, we'll learn English by studying some of the most iconic speeches in English.

From Charlie Chaplin to Winston Churchill, Elizabeth I to Ronald Reagon, you'll learn from some of the finest speechwriters in history.

The Learn English with AI Challenge

March 2026

€100

included

You've heard of AI, but how much do you really know about how to use it to improve your English? 

Over the course of four weeks, we'll go through the most important and effective ways in which you can use this technology to improve your English speaking, writing, grammar and vocabulary.

All content in this challenge will include the latest AI models and developments; we'll be remaking it from scratch in early 2026.

The 30 for 30 Challenge

May 2026

€100

included

Our "flagship" and most popular challenge, remade from scratch for 2026.

In this challenge, you'll be pushed to complete daily tasks every day for 30 days.

By the end of the challenge, you'll have developed a daily English habit, improved your writing, speaking and confidence, and connected with curious minds from all over the world.

The Speaking Challenge

September 2026

€100

included

This all-new challenge will push you to improve your pronunciation, speaking, and overall English fluency, all in a safe, welcoming environment.

This has been one of our most-requested challenges, and we are busy working on making it the best possible way to boost your English speaking.

The British Comedy Challenge

October 2026

€100

included

Over the course of four weeks, we'll watch clips from some iconic British comedy series.

From Blackadder to Monty Python, you'll learn British humour, British jokes, and what makes British people laugh.

total value: €500+

Note: Dates and times are subject to change. The final line-up might look slightly different, but you will be guaranteed participation in at least five challenges (worth €500).

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From 100+ countries, aged 18 to...well, you are never too old to keep learning

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My guarantee to you

If you've got this far, thanks for reading.

I want to tell you one more thing.

It is my mission to help curious, independent English learners like you improve their English in a more interesting way.

I want you to love your membership, but I understand if you have doubts. After all, this probably isn't how you learned English at school.

That's why we offer a 30-day "no questions asked" guarantee. If you join as a member and don't absolutely love it, email me and I will personally process a full refund for you.

Fewer than 1% of all members have ever asked for this, which is why I am so confident in offering this guarantee.

If you believe in a more interesting way to improve your English, I'd love to welcome you as a member.

Alastair Budge
Founder & Host of English Learning for Curious Minds

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