ESL Teacher Resources

Watching and Understanding the Videos

Each lesson starts with a video. When you're watching, especially if you're studying alone, try these tips:

Use Subtitles: Turn on the subtitles! This helps you connect what you hear with what you read, which is great for learning. The visuals in the video are helpful, but the audio and subtitles are key for language practice.
Check Lesson Sections: Before you watch, or maybe after your first watch, look at the Vocabulary, Key Phrases, and Grammar Focus sections on the lesson page. These can help you understand important language from the video.
Dictionary or Translator: If you still hear words or phrases you don't know, pause the video. Use an online dictionary, a translator, or an AI tool to quickly look them up.

Practicing Your Speaking and Writing

Learning a language means practicing! After watching the video and understanding the main ideas (you can read the Summary too), try these:

Discussion Questions & Writing Prompts: Each lesson has Discussion Questions to think about and Writing Prompts for practice. Try answering them out loud or writing down your thoughts.
Get AI Feedback: If you don't have a teacher to check your work, you can use an AI tool. For example, you can ask Google Gemini to review your writing or give you pointers. It's a good way to get some quick feedback.

If the Video Feels Too Long or Difficult

Sometimes, a video might seem a bit long or use complex language. Don't worry, you have options:

Read the Article: Each lesson has an Article version of the video's content. This can help you understand the main points and key information, and it often uses similar vocabulary to the video.
Try the Simple Article: There's also a Simple Article. This version is shorter and uses easier language. It's great if you want a quick understanding or if you find the main article a bit challenging.

Working with a Teacher

If you have an ESL teacher, these lessons can be a great tool to use together:

Share the Lesson: On each lesson page, you'll find a button to Copy Lesson Link (it often looks like a chain link icon: ). Click this button to copy the web address of the lesson. Send this link to your teacher.
Ask Your Teacher to Prepare: Ask your teacher to watch the video and look through the lesson materials before your class. This will help them prepare a great lesson for you.
Lesson Plan: You can also look at the Lesson Plan section on the lesson page. It has notes and questions that your teacher might use.

Downloading and Saving Content

Want to keep the lesson material? On each lesson page, you'll find buttons to download the content. Look for options like Download .txt or Download .md (Markdown). This lets you save the text to your computer for offline study.

Questions or Ideas?