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Wellbeing English Blog
Welcome to the Wellbeing English Blog — a space for ESL teachers who want practical tips, fresh ideas, and free resources to bring into their lessons. Here you’ll find articles on everything from digital wellbeing for teachers and classroom management strategies to creative ways of using our free ESL lesson plans and premium lesson plans. Whether you teach online or in person, these posts are designed to support your teaching, save you time, and keep your classes engaging.
Lessons, Wellness & Teaching Tips
ESL Speaking Lesson Plans for Online Classes (That Actually Get Students Talking)
A practical guide to ESL speaking lesson plans for online classes. Learn what works, which formats engage adult learners, and how to get students speaking confidently in virtual lessons.
2 days ago4 min read
How to Use Authentic Materials in ESL Lessons
A simple, practical guide to using authentic materials in ESL lessons. Learn how to choose engaging texts, adapt them for different levels, and create meaningful, real-world learning for adults.
Dec 8, 20254 min read
How to Stay Motivated When Teaching From Home
A warm, practical guide to staying motivated when teaching from home. Discover routines, wellbeing tips, and simple habits that make online ESL teaching feel lighter and more enjoyable.
Nov 23, 20254 min read
How to Create a Communicative ESL Classroom Online
A practical guide to creating a communicative ESL classroom online. Learn simple strategies that build confidence, encourage interaction, and make your lessons feel lively and connected.
Nov 15, 20254 min read
How to Choose Topics That Motivate Adult ESL Students
A practical guide to choosing engaging topics for adult ESL students. Learn how to find themes that inspire motivation, connection, and meaningful conversation.
Nov 9, 20254 min read
How to Conduct an ESL Needs Analysis (That Actually Helps Your Students)
A friendly, practical guide to ESL needs analysis. Learn what to ask, how to understand your learners’ goals, and build lessons that truly match their needs. Includes ready-to-use questions and formats.
Nov 2, 20254 min read
How to Set Realistic Goals with Adult ESL Learners
A practical guide to ESL goals for adults. Use SMART-ER goals, quick check-ins, and copy-ready examples to make progress visible without extra stress. Perfect for online classes and busy learners.
Oct 25, 20254 min read
How to Teach English Conversation: A Practical 2025 Guide
A practical guide to teaching English conversation in 2025. Clear aims, authentic tasks, and simple assessment, plus resources you can use tomorrow. Help adults speak with confidence in real life.
Oct 15, 20253 min read
How to Teach English Online: The Complete 2025 Guide
Learn how to teach English online in 2025 with a friendly, practical guide. Requirements, beginner friendly platforms, lesson craft, pricing, and growth tips. Start strong, teach with confidence, and build a flexible career you enjoy.
Oct 9, 20254 min read
Why Boundaries Matter: Teaching Assertiveness in ESL Lessons
Teaching assertiveness in ESL goes beyond grammar. By introducing boundary-setting language and role-plays, you help learners build both English fluency and vital life skills for confidence and wellbeing.
Oct 2, 20252 min read
20 Nature Idioms and Expressions (with Meanings and Examples)
Discover 20 useful nature idioms with clear meanings and examples. From “weather the storm” to “the grass is always greener”, these expressions bring colour to English and are perfect for ESL classrooms.
Sep 25, 20254 min read
What Teaching ESL Has Taught Me About Gratitude
Teaching ESL has shown me that gratitude isn’t just a feeling but a practice. From student appreciation to teaching gratitude vocabulary, here’s how small moments of kindness and connection enrich both language learning and wellbeing.
Sep 18, 20253 min read
7 Stress Management Tips for Teachers That Actually Work
Teaching is rewarding but stressful. Here are 7 practical stress management tips for teachers — from mindfulness and body scans to reflection and self-compassion.
Sep 11, 20252 min read
5 Fun Autumn ESL Activities to Spark Conversation
Explore 5 fun Autumn ESL activities to spark natural conversation. From golden leaves to comfort food, these tasks build vocabulary and cultural awareness. Includes an Autumn lesson plan.
Sep 4, 20253 min read
How Pets Benefit Mental Health: everyday boosts for teachers (and students)
Discover how pets benefit mental health—from calm and companionship to healthier routines and warmer conversations. Includes vetted sources and a Pet Benefits lesson plan.
Aug 28, 20252 min read
How to Support ESL Students: 5 Practical, Supportive Ways
Simple, proven ways on how to support ESL students: set clear goals, use process-based praise, scaffold language, give kind, actionable feedback and build psychological safety. Includes sentence starters, quick scripts and links to free lesson plans.
Aug 21, 20253 min read
Digital Wellbeing for Online ESL Teachers: How to Keep Screen Time in Check
Teaching online? Here’s how to improve your digital wellbeing, manage screen time, and stay healthy in front of the screen.
Aug 11, 20253 min read
Exercise & Physical Health ESL Lesson Plan – Boost Language and Wellbeing
Teach real-life idioms with our Exercise and Physical Health ESL lesson plan. Ideal for B1–B2 learners ready to boost vocabulary and wellbeing.
Aug 7, 20253 min read
Travel Collocations ESL Lesson Plan – Teach English Through Real Adventures
Discover our Travel Collocations ESL lesson plan – perfect for B1–B2 learners who love to talk about trips, culture and real-world experiences.
Jul 31, 20253 min read
Healthy Eating ESL Lesson Plan – Real English for Real Life
Explore our Healthy Eating ESL lesson plan and discover 5 quick snack tips for busy teachers. Teach language and wellbeing together.
Jul 25, 20252 min read
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