The other day we came up with a list of websites and resources for English language teachers. 📚🌍 Let’s do it now for learners, especially for self-study! 📝✨

What books 📖, websites 🌐, Instagram accounts 📸 do you use/follow that you would recommend to other learners of English? 💬🌟

Advanced Grammar in Use - 4th Edition.

For C1 to C2 levels.

English Grammar in Use - 5th Edition.

This is a great self-study book for Grammar from B1 to C1.

Teachers, what websites and resources do you use to help you plan lessons and source material from?

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So far, we’ve compiled:

Teaching Resources & Lesson Plans
TestEnglish.com 📝
Grammar, vocabulary, reading, and listening practice for exam prep.

BusyTeacher.org 📚
Printable worksheets, lesson plans, and activities.

Ellii.com 🖍️
Lesson plans, flashcards, and ESL activities.

Teach-This.com 🗂️
Worksheets, games, and communicative ESL activities.

Twinkl.ie 🌟
Worksheets, games, and lesson plans for all ages.

YourEnglishPal.com 🌐
Library of ESL lesson plans for various levels.

OneStopEnglish.com 🎯
Subscription-based lesson plans and teaching ideas.

BriskTeaching.com 🚀
Comprehensive ESL resources and lesson materials.

Authentic Material & Real-Life English
Engoo Daily News 🗞️
Short news articles for reading and conversation practice.

NewsinLevels.com 📖
Simplified news articles for different levels.

BreakingNewsEnglish.com 🔊
News-based lessons with exercises and discussions.

CristinaCabal.com 🎨
Creative lesson plans with real-world contexts.

Test-English.com 🖋️
Free exercises for practising English grammar and vocabulary.

Creative & Interactive Learning
Film-English.com 🎥
Lessons based on short films and movie clips.

Baamboozle.com 🎮
Interactive quizzes and games for classrooms.

JeopardyLabs.com ❓
Create Jeopardy-style quizzes for lessons.

PrintDiscuss.com 💬
Printable conversation cards for discussions.

TheEnglishFlows.com 🌊
Resources for natural speaking fluency.

WordArt.com 🎨
Custom word clouds for creative learning.

Listening Practice
Elllo.org 🎧
Listening activities with transcripts and speakers worldwide.

ListenInEnglish.com 🎤
Listening practice with videos and audio clips.

TubeQuizard.com 📹
YouTube-based interactive listening quizzes.

Games & Gamification
GamesToLearnEnglish.com 🕹️
Interactive vocabulary and grammar games.

Baamboozle.com 🃏
Simple, fun games for classroom engagement.

Digital Tools & AI-Driven Resources
MagicSchool.ai 🤖
AI tools for creating lessons and teaching.

Knowt.com 📊
Interactive quizzes and flashcards platform.

EngHub.pro 💻
Tools for managing and sharing digital resources.

BetterClass.net 🏫
Customisable digital materials for classes.

ChatGPT.com 💡
AI-powered content and lesson creation assistant.

NotebookLM.google 📓
AI-powered notebook for research and teaching.

Diffit.me 🛠️
AI for creating differentiated tasks and activities.

Vocabulary & Grammar
ESLPals.com 📋
Worksheets for vocabulary and grammar practice.

ISLCollective.com 🖼️
User-contributed worksheets and presentations.

Twee.com ✏️
Grammar and vocabulary teaching tools.

ENGLISHtext.COM 📝
Exercises and teaching tools for vocabulary and grammar.

Specialised Resources
Storyworks.scholastic.com 📚
Reading comprehension and critical thinking resources.

Cathoven.com 🐱
Creative, engaging ESL teaching materials.

ESLBrains.com 🌍
Advanced lessons on real-world topics.

Hey guys, I have a spot in each for the next 4 weeks (longer if needed) in B2, C1 and C2 groups.

C2 Mondays at 09:00
~~C1 Tuesdays at 18:00~~
~~C2 Wednesdays at 09:00~~
C2 Thursdays at 18:30
~~B2 Fridays at 17:00~~

(All London time)

If you’re interested in speaking classes with 3 other students, 2 hours per class, reply here and I’ll write to you directly with more details. The classes consist of lots of speaking, correction, new vocabulary, and some writing tasks for homework.

Thank you.

Hey guys. I need your help, if you have a moment to spare.

What words do you have difficulty pronouncing correctly?

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HOOK? LINE ? AND SINKER! ⚓️*
Some of you fell for my prank! ? Of course there’s no new C3 level, you silly goose! ?***

Today is April Fools’ Day, a day dedicated to practical jokes and hoaxes like that one. It's a time when people play light-hearted pranks on each other, often with the aim of making someone believe something that is not true.

In fact, it has become a day when newspapers, websites, and other media outlets publish fake news stories and articles to fool their readers. Companies also often participate by announcing fake products or services, leading to humorous reactions from the public.

While the pranks and jokes can sometimes be elaborate, the spirit of April Fool's Day is generally one of good-natured fun and laughter.

Here’s some vocabulary for you:

a pranka playful or mischievous trick or practical joke, often intended to amuse or surprise someone
? Putting salt in the sugar shaker was just a harmless prank.

a hoaxa deliberate deception or trick, often intended to deceive or mislead people into believing something false
? The report of a UFO sighting turned out to be a hoax.

to fool sbdeceive or trick someone into believing something false or misleading
? Don't try to fool me; I know what you're up to.

take the pissmock or ridicule someone or something, often in a light-hearted or teasing manner
? Don't take it seriously; he's just taking the piss.

pull sb’s legtease or deceive someone in a playful or joking manner
?? Of course I didn’t win the lottery, I’m just pulling your leg.
pull the other onea dismissive response to indicate disbelief or skepticism
? You’re moving to Greenland? Pull the other one!
have sb ondeceive or trick someone, often in a playful or joking manner
? He said he’s moving to Greenland, but I think he's just having me on.

fall for sthbe deceived or tricked by something, usually because it appears attractive or convincing
? I can't believe I fell for John’s fake story about C3 language levels.

hook, line and sinkercompletely and unquestionably; to be fully deceived or tricked
? They fell for the prank hook, line and sinker.