For aspiring and current ESL teachers

Find your next step in ESL teaching.

I made this site to share the guide, games, and teaching resources I wish I’d had as I found my way into online ESL. Whether you’re just starting or already teaching, I hope you find something useful here.

New to ESL? Start here

Your step-by-step guide to starting ESL teaching

I put together this free guide to help you decide whether online ESL teaching fits, prepare to apply, and know what to expect after you’re hired.

Read the free guide → Continue Reading →
  1. 00Start Here
  2. 01Is ESL Teaching for Me?
  3. 02Expectations vs Reality
  4. 03Set Up Your Space
  5. 04Where To Apply
  6. 05Intro Video Guide
  7. 06Application Process
  8. 07After You're Hired
  9. 08Real Talk & FAQs
  10. 09Why I Created This Guide
Browse by what you need

Free ESL tools and materials

Looking for classroom games, teaching materials, or ESL career tools? Choose what you need below.

Find ESL work

Research companies first, then use the tracker to keep your applications and follow-ups organized.

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ESL Companies Directory

Discover online teaching companies in one place. Check each company's current requirements before applying.

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Application Tracker

Keep company applications, interview dates, and follow-ups organized during your ESL job search.

Teach and prepare lessons

Find classroom materials, interactive games, and reward ideas for your students.

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Made by Neri · Free to play

My Original ESL Games

Explore interactive, ad-free classroom games I've personally created to make learning more enjoyable, creative, and engaging for teachers and students.

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External sites ↗

Games From Other Websites

A hand-picked list of game sites made by other creators. I don’t own or run these websites, and some show ads or need an account, so preview before using one with students.

ESL games and classroom materials for students

Classroom Activities & Materials

Find English-learning games, interactive PowerPoints, lesson materials, and printables to use with your students. Browse by activity type; outside-site access and terms vary.

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ESL Reward Hub

Digital rewards to motivate students during online lessons.

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Printable Classroom Reward Materials

Download and print these reward materials to use with students in class. The Drive folder currently has no certificates; open it to see which files are available.

Books and teacher learning

Choose books for your students, or courses and books for your own growth as an ESL teacher.

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Free ESL Books Library

Teaching materials to use with your students. This resource is shared through Telegram, so you'll need a Telegram account to join.

English self-study books and professional learning for teachers

Teacher Development & Self-Study

Build your teaching skills, improve your own English, and explore self-study books. Find online courses and practice tools, plus the book folder I’ve shared.

Two starting points

Where are you in your ESL journey?

Pick up with whichever resource you need today.

New to ESL teaching?

Find out what the work involves, decide whether it suits you, and follow a beginner-friendly guide from preparation to applying.

Start with Page 00 →

When you’re ready, compare companies, then track your applications ↗.

Already teaching ESL?

Go straight to activities, rewards, and lesson materials for your students, or explore courses and self-study for your own growth.

Browse classroom resources →

Want to keep growing? Explore teacher courses & self-study →

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About the Author

Hi, I'm Neri.

Former high school teacher. Current ESL teacher. Still learning, creating, and figuring things out along the way.

Why I created the ESL Toolkit

It all started with a simple guide.

When I began my online ESL journey, I spent hours searching for information and advice. I created the guide to make things a little easier for teachers who were just starting out.

But as time went by, I noticed things I wanted to improve in my own teaching—from classroom activities to student engagement and teaching resources.

And being someone who loves creating things, I thought, why not make my own?

That's how a simple guide gradually grew into the ESL Toolkit—a collection of interactive games, practical tools, and resources that I create, use, and continue to improve.

I'm still learning as I go, and I hope what I create makes your teaching journey a little easier, too.

Read my personal ESL journey

Let's Stay Connected

Keep in touch

Follow along, share feedback, or support the resources I make—whatever feels right for you.

Connect

Follow me on TikTok and Instagram for new games, classroom resources, and guide updates. You can also join my email list.

Help Me Make the Toolkit Better

Found something helpful, spotted a bug, or have an idea? I'd love to hear from you. Your feedback helps me improve the Toolkit for teachers.

I won't publish feedback without your explicit permission.

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Support

If the Toolkit helps your lessons, you can support the games and resources I make. It’s completely optional.

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Sharing & Credits

A Little Note From Me

I created ESL Toolkit because I wanted to make teaching a little easier for fellow ESL teachers.

Everything you see here started with me simply trying things out. I spent a lot of time learning, experimenting, fixing mistakes, and figuring things out on my own. And honestly, I'm still learning.

I'm happy to share what I've created. That's the whole reason this website exists.

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I just have a few small requests.

1. Share the original link

If you know someone who could use these games and resources, please send them here!

I'd love for more teachers to discover and enjoy them. That's already a big help.

2. A little credit means a lot

If you share my games, screenshots, or resources online, I'd really appreciate it if you could mention Neri | ESL Toolkit or link back to my website.

I'm not asking for anything in return. But honestly, even the smallest acknowledgment means a lot to me.

Nakakagana lang gumawa ng more resources knowing that people appreciate what you do.

3. Be inspired, but make it your own

If my website inspires you to create something similar, that's completely okay! I believe we all learn from each other.

But please don't copy my content, graphics, designs, or game files and present them as your own.

I know some things here might look simple, but they took a lot of time and effort to create.

And I hope that effort is respected, too.

One last thing...

I'm doing all of this on my own, alongside teaching. Sometimes I spend my breaks or free time working on a game, improving the website, or fixing something that isn't working.

I don't expect anything in return for sharing these resources.

But when someone tells me they enjoyed a game, shares my website, or gives credit, it genuinely makes me happy.

Parang worth it lahat ng puyat. Haha.

And that's what keeps me motivated to create more.

Use it, enjoy it, and share it. Just please don't claim it as your own.

Thank you for being here and supporting this little project of mine.

— NeriCreator of ESL Toolkit