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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 24K members. It has been around since 2013. It uses a forum format for communication.

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

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Established 2013
24K Members

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Yearly: +6K members
Growth: +31.9% / 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: 3K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 450 members
  • 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: 342 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    25 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.
    25
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. After teaching ESL in China for 6+ years, I built a free resource to solve the "flexibility" problem in classroom games.
    2. 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. Help with an Annoying Game Website Feature
    #2
    Solution Requests
    After teaching ESL in China for 6+ years, I built a free resource to solve the "flexibility" problem in classroom games. · 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? · Help with an Annoying Game Website Feature
    4
  • 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!
    #3
    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
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. I love teaching ESL but my school is in chaos due to ICE. Is anyone else considering switching to/going back to TEFL?
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    I love teaching ESL but my school is in chaos due to ICE. Is anyone else considering switching to/going back to TEFL?
    1

Topics

  • Esl
    160 posts in the past month
    1. Has anyone noticed typing instruction reinforcing ESL language skills?
    2. Are there any experienced ESL teachers here (10 years+) who are optimistic about this profession's future
    3. ESL as a non native is a trap
    #1
    Esl
    Has anyone noticed typing instruction reinforcing ESL language skills? · Are there any experienced ESL teachers here (10 years+) who are optimistic about this profession's future · ESL as a non native is a trap
    160
  • Teaching
    130 posts in the past month
    1. What teaching practices have caused the most growth in your ESL students' writing skills?
    2. After teaching ESL in China for 6+ years, I built a free resource to solve the "flexibility" problem in classroom games.
    3. ESL student offered me a teaching job in his country after 2 weeks — opportunity or red flag?
    #2
    Teaching
    What teaching practices have caused the most growth in your ESL students' writing skills? · After teaching ESL in China for 6+ years, I built a free resource to solve the "flexibility" problem in classroom games. · ESL student offered me a teaching job in his country after 2 weeks — opportunity or red flag?
    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. Remote companies that focus on Business English and exam preparation
    #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) · Remote companies that focus on Business English and exam preparation
    90
  • Students
    74 posts in the past month
    1. Students who refuse to try
    2. What teaching practices have caused the most growth in your ESL students' writing skills?
    3. How long should lessons be for a small online English course (4-8 students)?
    #4
    Students
    Students who refuse to try · What teaching practices have caused the most growth in your ESL students' writing skills? · How long should lessons be for a small online English course (4-8 students)?
    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
    23 posts in the past month
    1. How difficult is it to understand a movie or TV show in English? I tried to classify them!
    2. Short videos for ESL adults (high B and C level)
    3. Adult ESL phone call survival kit (A2–B1) for billing, cancellations, delivery issues
    #1
    Helpful Materials
    How difficult is it to understand a movie or TV show in English? I tried to classify them! · Short videos for ESL adults (high B and C level) · Adult ESL phone call survival kit (A2–B1) for billing, cancellations, delivery issues
    23
  • Discussion
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Has anyone noticed typing instruction reinforcing ESL language skills?
    2. I love teaching ESL but my school is in chaos due to ICE. Is anyone else considering switching to/going back to TEFL?
    3. Co-teacher won’t do any activities
    #2
    Discussion
    Has anyone noticed typing instruction reinforcing ESL language skills? · I love teaching ESL but my school is in chaos due to ICE. Is anyone else considering switching to/going back to TEFL? · Co-teacher won’t do any activities
    22
  • Teaching Question
    22 posts in the past month
    1. My students don't really like learning with music
    2. Are most ELL jobs a massive work load?
    3. Advice please! How to teach intensive English for adults…
    #3
    Teaching Question
    My students don't really like learning with music · Are most ELL jobs a massive work load? · Advice please! How to teach intensive English for adults…
    22
  • Requests for Feedback
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Struggling to understand an ESL student
    2. I was non-renewed. What classes can I take to get better this summer?
    3. Suggestions for material for A2 student
    #4
    Requests for Feedback
    Struggling to understand an ESL student · I was non-renewed. What classes can I take to get better this summer? · Suggestions for material for A2 student
    5
  • Certification/Degree Question
    3 posts in the past month
    1. ESL as a non native is a trap
    2. Redoing certificate?
    3. How important is Cambridge C2 Certificate?
    #5
    Certification/Degree Question
    ESL as a non native is a trap · Redoing certificate? · How important is Cambridge C2 Certificate?
    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 24K 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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