r/ESL_Teachers

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About r/ESL_Teachers

A subreddit for teachers of ESL. The goal here is for discussion of that experience along with lesson ideas and exchange. Also welcomed are the occasional rants and raves, material sharing, and discussions. Due to spam, posts made by users that meet any of the requirements below must be approved by mods: (account_age: '< 5 day', link_karma: '< 5', comment_karma: '< 5' )

The community at a glance

r/ESL_Teachers is a Subreddit for Teachers with roughly 25K members. It has been around since 2013. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the Teaching communities list.

Roughly 6K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Esl, Teaching, and English. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Self-Promotion. Product recommendations often mention esl book, esl companies, and esl books.

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Established 2013
25K Members

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Yearly: +6K members
Growth: +34.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2014: 24 members
  • 2015: 204 members
  • 2016: 687 members
  • 2017: 881 members
  • 2019: 2K members
  • 2020: 2K members
  • 2021: 2K members
  • 2023: 4K members
  • 2024: 4K members
  • 2025: 5K members
  • 2026: 4K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 525 members
  • Sep: 445 members
  • Oct: 577 members
  • Nov: 597 members
  • Dec: 369 members
  • Jan: 533 members
  • Feb: 413 members
  • Mar: 580 members
  • Apr: 436 members
  • May: 503 members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 170 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    12 posts in the past month
    1. CELTA certified but drowning in prep for absolute beginners—need a structured book/curriculum recommendation!
    2. Free ESL Resources for Teachers
    3. Phrasal verbs worksheet list. I would appreciate it if you could add more sources.
    #1
    Advice Requests
    CELTA certified but drowning in prep for absolute beginners—need a structured book/curriculum recommendation! · Free ESL Resources for Teachers · Phrasal verbs worksheet list. I would appreciate it if you could add more sources.
    12
  • Self-Promotion
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I built a Typhoon instant review game and want to share it with other teachers
    2. We built a website to save you time!
    #2
    Self-Promotion
    I built a Typhoon instant review game and want to share it with other teachers · We built a website to save you time!
    2
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I am a Tamil boy who can read and understand English, but I can’t speak it fluently or explain my thoughts clearly. I struggle during interviews. Has anyone faced this problem and found a real solution? Can you suggest a practical roadmap for improvement?
    2. Free toolkit for independent ESL tutors — marking accelerator, worksheets, lesson plans, rate calculator (no signup, no platform fee)
    #3
    Solution Requests
    I am a Tamil boy who can read and understand English, but I can’t speak it fluently or explain my thoughts clearly. I struggle during interviews. Has anyone faced this problem and found a real solution? Can you suggest a practical roadmap for improvement? · Free toolkit for independent ESL tutors — marking accelerator, worksheets, lesson plans, rate calculator (no signup, no platform fee)
    2

Topics

  • Esl
    160 posts in the past month
    1. Free ESL Resources for Teachers
    2. Hey teachers, let’s build the most useful ESL resource thread 🔥
    3. Struggling to understand an ESL student
    #1
    Esl
    Free ESL Resources for Teachers · Hey teachers, let’s build the most useful ESL resource thread 🔥 · Struggling to understand an ESL student
    160
  • Teaching
    130 posts in the past month
    1. Use of Songs in Teaching English
    2. How do you manage conducting several lessons in a row while also teaching students to speak for at least 30 mins (50% of the lesson)?
    3. Continue in TEFL or pivot to general teaching?
    #2
    Teaching
    Use of Songs in Teaching English · How do you manage conducting several lessons in a row while also teaching students to speak for at least 30 mins (50% of the lesson)? · Continue in TEFL or pivot to general teaching?
    130
  • English
    90 posts in the past month
    1. How much do you think online English teachers should get paid?
    2. Which of these 3 books is best for a complete beginner? (English File vs. Top Notch vs. Side by Side)
    3. I am a Tamil boy who can read and understand English, but I can’t speak it fluently or explain my thoughts clearly. I struggle during interviews. Has anyone faced this problem and found a real solution? Can you suggest a practical roadmap for improvement?
    #3
    English
    How much do you think online English teachers should get paid? · Which of these 3 books is best for a complete beginner? (English File vs. Top Notch vs. Side by Side) · I am a Tamil boy who can read and understand English, but I can’t speak it fluently or explain my thoughts clearly. I struggle during interviews. Has anyone faced this problem and found a real solution? Can you suggest a practical roadmap for improvement?
    90
  • Students
    74 posts in the past month
    1. As a teacher, would you encourage students to use AI to learn English?
    2. Help with new pre literate students
    3. How do you manage conducting several lessons in a row while also teaching students to speak for at least 30 mins (50% of the lesson)?
    #4
    Students
    As a teacher, would you encourage students to use AI to learn English? · Help with new pre literate students · How do you manage conducting several lessons in a row while also teaching students to speak for at least 30 mins (50% of the lesson)?
    74
  • Online
    47 posts in the past month
    1. Online open games for ESL student in class?
    2. Ideas for fun online games for students
    3. College English Adjunct with 10 Years Experience Seeking Advice on Transitioning to Online ESL
    #5
    Online
    Online open games for ESL student in class? · Ideas for fun online games for students · College English Adjunct with 10 Years Experience Seeking Advice on Transitioning to Online ESL
    47

Flair

  • Helpful Materials
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Free"Guess Who" style speaking game to teach comparatives/superlatives (with vocab boost!)
    2. Free online game to improve vocabulary
    3. Learn Baby Animal Names And Sounds For Kids 🐶🐱 | Guess The Baby Animal S...
    #1
    Helpful Materials
    Free"Guess Who" style speaking game to teach comparatives/superlatives (with vocab boost!) · Free online game to improve vocabulary · Learn Baby Animal Names And Sounds For Kids 🐶🐱 | Guess The Baby Animal S...
    16
  • Teaching Question
    14 posts in the past month
    1. My students don't really like learning with music
    2. Teaching a 2.5 Hour class
    3. Lesson planning tips
    #2
    Teaching Question
    My students don't really like learning with music · Teaching a 2.5 Hour class · Lesson planning tips
    14
  • Discussion
    12 posts in the past month
    1. My students don't like when I draw them
    2. Co-teacher won’t do any activities
    3. How does everyone feel about the future for ESL teachers becoming co-teachers?
    #3
    Discussion
    My students don't like when I draw them · Co-teacher won’t do any activities · How does everyone feel about the future for ESL teachers becoming co-teachers?
    12
  • Requests for Feedback
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Timeline infographic for the 12 tenses in English - Feedback wanted
    2. Struggling to understand an ESL student
    3. As a teacher, would you encourage students to use AI to learn English?
    #4
    Requests for Feedback
    Timeline infographic for the 12 tenses in English - Feedback wanted · Struggling to understand an ESL student · As a teacher, would you encourage students to use AI to learn English?
    5
  • Job Search Question
    3 posts in the past month
    1. How to get a full-time gig in Adult Education?
    2. Is World TESOL Academy really worth it?
    3. College English Adjunct with 10 Years Experience Seeking Advice on Transitioning to Online ESL
    #5
    Job Search Question
    How to get a full-time gig in Adult Education? · Is World TESOL Academy really worth it? · College English Adjunct with 10 Years Experience Seeking Advice on Transitioning to Online ESL
    3

Product recommendations

  • esl book
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Best layout for an ESL book
    2. Best ESL book publisher?
    3. which country has the best english school book?
    #1
    esl book
    Best layout for an ESL book · Best ESL book publisher? · which country has the best english school book?
    6
  • esl companies
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best companies for teaching abroad in Spain?
    2. What are the best ESL companies to work for, if you only have a TEFL certification but no degree?
    3. A month into ESL Teaching in an Outsource company, Recommend me other companies please.
    #2
    esl companies
    Best companies for teaching abroad in Spain? · What are the best ESL companies to work for, if you only have a TEFL certification but no degree? · A month into ESL Teaching in an Outsource company, Recommend me other companies please.
    4
  • esl books
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best books to teach English
    2. In your opinion: Which is the best book to teach American English with interactive book?
    3. Which books would you recommend to your students?
    #3
    esl books
    Best books to teach English · In your opinion: Which is the best book to teach American English with interactive book? · Which books would you recommend to your students?
    3
  • business english textbook
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best textbooks for ESL Business English?
    2. Can anyone Recommend a good business English textbook, especially one with a good IT section?
    #4
    business english textbook
    Best textbooks for ESL Business English? · Can anyone Recommend a good business English textbook, especially one with a good IT section?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/ESL_Teachers for?
Best for Teachers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/ESL_Teachers free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/ESL_Teachers have?
Roughly 25K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/ESL_Teachers on?
r/ESL_Teachers runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/ESL_Teachers cover?
On the Hive Index, r/ESL_Teachers is organized under Teachers.
How do I join r/ESL_Teachers?
You can join r/ESL_Teachers by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Teaching communities like?
Communities for teachers and educators at all levels, from K-12 classrooms to university faculty. Facebook groups and Reddit have the most active spaces for curriculum sharing, classroom management tips, and support around the emotional realities of teaching. You will also find communities for online educators and course creators building educational content.
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