I’ve been using Deepseek since Friday. For what it’s worth, I’ve been using ChatGPT as an assistant for 2 years, and it’s been great, even though it’s quite expensive. Now, it has competition.

Deepseek is …

- faster than ChatGPT
- more accurate answers
- more thorough answers
- better at coming up with lesson plans
- much easier on the eye
- more natural sounding
- entirely free

https://chat.deepseek.com/

I will do a workshop on AI tools at the end of February.

P.S - It doesn’t have image generation or custom instructions yet, but it’s a matter of time, bearing in mind this is just the first release/iteration of this LLM.

J.

Has anyone experience of a low carb, high fat & protein diet? (not the Keto Diet - no meat, small portions of carbs)

I’m 10 days into one and I have boundless energy and high levels of focus. I’m kinda putting it down so some mild ketosis. Anyway, would love to hear your stories.

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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.