Tuesday, September 22, 2026

CEP Self-Directed Study Portal (UPDATED Fall 2026)

 Class is not enough. Use English outside of class five time a week.

  1. Choose something from this page.
  2. Read, listen, or watch.
  3. Write three new words in the vocabulary notebook. 
For each word, write:

  • the word
  • the meaning
  • your own sentence
You can use the Longman Dictionary.

When you have done the vocabulary notebook, check a box on your name card once a week. Peter will check your vocabulary notebook during the semester.

At the end of the semester, Peter will check how many boxes you have checked. 

13–14 boxes = 10%

10–12 boxes = 8%

7–9 boxes = 6%

4–6 boxes = 4%

0–3 boxes = 2%


Easy English

BBC Learning English

VOA Learning English

News in Levels

British Council LearnEnglish

VoiceTube

EnglishCentral


Your interests

MLB News — Baseball

Premier League — Soccer

Anime News Network — Anime

Allkpop — K-pop

Game Informer — Video games

American Kennel Club — Dogs

Sam Chui — Airplanes and travel

Latif’s Inspired — Cooking


Videos and podcasts

BBC 6 Minute English

The English We Speak

TED Talks — Challenge

English with Lucy

JOLLY

World Friends


You can also choose any English website, podcast, YouTube channel, or a smartphone app that suits your interest. If you are not sure, ask Peter.