I really want to improve my language level, but all the courses I’ve tried to find are paid. I get it, sure, but right now I’m not exactly in a situation where I can easily afford paid courses. At the same time, a good level of English would help me find a better-paying job. It feels like a bit of a closed loop.

Someone will definitely say that you can learn a language for free using accessible online textbooks, but I still believe that a course is not the same as self-study, so I understand you completely. Right now I’m studying in free english classes. This is sqa education. It’s kind of like an online school for adults. Even though the free courses don’t include many things that the paid ones do, the core stuff, namely interactive online classes, experienced teachers, and an 8-week course, is included in the program, which is great.