How to Use This ESL Resource Website
Welcome! This guide will help you get the most out of our ESL Teacher Resources website. Our goal is to provide you with high-quality, easy-to-use lesson materials to make your teaching more effective and engaging.
Are you a Teacher or a Student?
Select your role for tailored guidance on using these resources.
Finding Your Way Around
Explore Lessons Button
On the homepage, click this to dive straight into our lesson collection.
The Lessons Page
Displays all lessons. Browse or use filters to find what you need.
Search Bar
Type keywords (title, summary, tags) to quickly find lessons.
Filter by Level (Coming Soon)
Select a CEFR level (A1, A2, etc.) for proficiency-specific lessons.
Category Filters
Use dropdowns for Main Category, Subcategory, etc., to refine your search.
Load More Lessons
Appears if many lessons match filters. Click to see more results.
Dark/Light Mode
Toggle between light and dark themes for viewing comfort.
Using an Individual Lesson Page
Lesson Video
The YouTube video the lesson is based on is at the top.
Copy All Content
Copies all lesson text (summary, vocab, etc.) with rich formatting.
Download .txt
Downloads the lesson as a plain text file.
Download .md
Downloads as a Markdown file, preserving basic formatting.
Copy Video Link
Copies the direct URL of the YouTube video.
Copy Lesson Link
Copies the web address (URL) of the current lesson page.
Toggle Lesson Plan
Reveals/hides teacher-specific notes (Teacher Mode).
Expand/Collapse Sections
Click section titles (Summary, Vocab) to view/hide content.
Copy Individual Section
Use the 'Copy' button in a section's header to copy only its content.
Understanding the Content Sections
Each lesson typically includes the following sections, designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience:
A very brief overview of the video's content.
A more detailed summary of the video.
Key words from the video, with definitions and example sentences.
Important idioms or expressions, with explanations and examples.
Highlights specific grammar points, with explanations and examples.
Thought-provoking questions to stimulate conversation.
Ideas for writing assignments based on the lesson.
A graded article version of the video's topic.
- Teacher Questions: To guide the lesson or check understanding.
- Teacher Notes: Suggestions on teaching approach and activities.
General Tips
Pasting Content
When you use any "Copy" button, the content is ready to be pasted into applications like Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Notion, etc., and should retain most of its formatting.
You may also click on individual Vocabulary and Phrases to copy them one by one.
Feedback and Contact
We are always looking to improve! If you have questions, feedback, ideas for new lesson content, or encounter any issues, please let us know. You can find a Contact Form on the homepage.
We hope this guide helps you make the most of our ESL resources!