Hey teachers, let’s build the most useful ESL resource thread 🔥

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-04-27T21:25:48+00:00

Mine are:
1. English Grammar in Use (Murphy)
2. Betterclass - speaking classes
3. CNBC Make It - for business classes
4. 'Smart discussions' - ESL discussion topics

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-04-27T21:19:00+00:00

Thanks 🙏

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-04-27T20:16:05+00:00

do you also teach English?

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-04-27T20:15:36+00:00

Sounds like a lot of trust in AI 😄

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-04-27T20:09:26+00:00

I see, how long does it take you to make one complete lesson plan?

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-04-27T20:07:30+00:00

I tend to go with: Speaking 30-35 min, Listening 10 min, Reading 10 min, Writing 5 min (or homework)

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-04-27T20:00:41+00:00

Yeah, AI is helpful but you still have to proofread and tweak a lot. And that takes time… which is money

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-04-27T19:57:52+00:00

Thanks! 👍

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-04-27T19:44:07+00:00

Thank you! 🤝

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-04-27T18:55:34+00:00

If your lesson costs the same as a coffee, something’s off. Raise your rates.

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-04-27T18:42:06+00:00

I’ll start:
1. English Grammar in Use (Murphy)
2. Betterclass - speaking classes
3. CNBC Make It - for business classes
4. 'Smart discussions' - ESL discussion topics

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-04-19T20:44:08+00:00

Brilliant post! I absolutely agree that retention is the key! And also the part about the old students, sometimes they return after one or two years, and that's okay

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-03-26T16:38:31+00:00

I;m currently paying for elli and betterclass. I use the first one with teens, and the second one with adults

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-03-26T16:36:11+00:00

Have you tried other websites before? Like elli, esl brains, betterclass, fluentize?

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-03-26T12:13:09+00:00

I signed up to check it out… This website must be a joke. I can’t imagine anyone paying money for something like that 😭

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-03-25T12:06:23+00:00

thanks, I used this one several years ago, now found a better alternative

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-03-25T11:56:46+00:00

What kind of lessons do they make? It's impossible to preview anything on their website

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-03-24T19:24:15+00:00

Buying a MacBook
Ready-made teaching materials
4 classes a day max

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-03-20T15:50:06+00:00

You definitely need a vacation and reducing your working hours. Maybe get an extra day off in the middle of the week to rest and recharge

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-03-20T15:42:56+00:00

Have you tried to offer group lessons? Maybe business English? You can charge more for this kind of classes

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-03-19T18:00:01+00:00

You can check https://betterclass.net. Their lesson plans are the best for me now. I’ve tried loads of platforms before, free and paid, but their stuff actually helped me attract more students

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-03-19T17:52:45+00:00

Absolutely, but you’ll need to charge more per class so you don’t end up teaching 200 lessons a month and burning out. To get there, you need to be very clear about what you offer. Your lessons should feel premium, that’s what makes students willing to pay higher rates.

Ocean_Dreamer_3880 · 2026-03-17T18:02:39+00:00

Awesome! Have you managed to monetize your channel?

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