For Teachers
Free true-story English lessons for your class, and a free class page when your students finish 100 lessons.
Short videos, 5 words and 1 grammar point per lesson, printable worksheets with answer keys. No student accounts.
What you get, step by step
- TodayLesson map and printable teacher sheets
- TodayYour class link and QR code, with a live class counter
- 25 lessonsA class certificate for your wall
- 100 lessonsYour Class Page unlocks
Free right now
- True-story videos
Short subtitled videos about real people, 3–6 minutes each.
- 5 words + 1 grammar point
Chosen for each CEFR level, from A1 to B2.
- Printable teacher sheet
A 45-minute plan, the worksheet and the answer key.
- Self-marking homework
Flashcards, a quiz and the Story Challenge mark themselves.
- Level Test
A free 3-minute test to place your students.
- Motivation built in
Stamps to collect, My Words review and Learn & Give.
Unlocks at 100 lessons
Your Class Page
- Assign homework and see who finished
- Every student's scores at a glance
- The words your class gets wrong most
- Printable progress reports for parents
- Free, no setup, your history is already there
100 lessons from at least 5 students. Your progress counts from the day students join.
Get my free class linkHow to use it in 3 steps
1 Before
Pre-teach the 5 words with the flashcards. 5 min
2 During
Play the video. Students follow the transcript. 5–7 min
3 After
Quiz and worksheet in class, or send the lesson as homework with your class link.
A 45-minute lesson at a glance
See a full example: the teacher sheet for “Wilma Rudolph” (A2) →
Learn & Give for classes
Every lesson your students finish helps give books to children in need. Your Class Progress page shows your class's books.
Questions teachers ask
Is it really free?
Yes. The lessons, teacher sheets, worksheets and class links are free, and so is the Class Page when your class unlocks it. There is nothing to pay and nothing to install.
Do students need accounts or emails?
No. Students only choose a nickname when they join your class. No email, no password, no account.
What counts as a finished lesson?
A student finishes the Story Challenge (the quiz at the end of a lesson) for the first time on their phone or computer, after joining your class. Doing the same lesson again does not count twice.
Why at least 5 students?
The Class Page is made for real classes. The 100 lessons can come from 5 students or from 40, but at least 5 students need to finish a lesson.
What happens if a student changes phone?
Students can save a backup code (on the Album page). On a new phone they restore it, and they are back in your class with all their progress.
Can I show the videos in class?
Yes. Play them from the lesson page, or from our YouTube channel, on a projector or a big screen.
Are the stories fact-checked?
Yes. Every story is checked against reliable sources such as museums, archives and biographies before we make the video. When sources disagree, we use careful words like “about”.
How are levels chosen?
Each lesson is written for one CEFR level (A1 to B2): the words, the grammar point and the speed of the voice match that level. Students can take the free Level Test to find their level.
Can I copy the worksheets for my class?
Yes. Print and copy the worksheets and teacher sheets for your own students, as many as you need. Please don’t sell them.
Does it work on phones?
Yes. Everything works on phones, tablets and computers. Students can also add the site to their home screen, like an app.
Can students read it in their own language?
Yes. The translation button at the top translates the page into 12 languages. The English in the lessons stays in English.
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