Lessonarium by JoannaESL Authentic ESL lessons inspired by the calendar | Holidays, awareness days & seasonal topics | Where every day becomes a lesson
Seville, Spain
Joined August 2021
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I started my blog, joannaesl, in June 2021, and now, 500,000 views later, I'm so grateful for everyone who's read, shared, and supported my ESL content. 🍾
On Tuesday I had a trial lesson with a student on one of the online teaching platforms. He didn’t say hello. Didn’t really respond to my small talk. And then, completely straight-faced said to me - OK, you now have 50 minutes to impress me...😐
It threw me off and instead of making me want to impress him, it made me think - I don’t want to impress you at all. So I said, very tongue-in-cheek that I was done impressing students and that I thought the student should also impress the teacher.
It took me 1.5 months after maternity leave to get new students and finally have a somewhat liveable schedule 😅
We’re back, baby😂
Slowly making the pivot from ESL teacher to ESL content writer & lesson planner 🤞🏽
I’m currently looking for freelance collaborations with educational companies, publishers and other ESL professionals. My DMs are open!
I’ve been going through my old lesson plans: checking and fixing, and updating anything that’s started to feel a little…outdated.😅
One of my favourites is getting a proper makeover - CAE Mastering Paraphrasing.
Fresh look. Updated content - but MUCH more exciting to teach. 👀
I feel like I’ve naturally become a content creator over the years.
And honestly, it feels like it could fit my life much better now. I need flexibility, and creating content gives me more freedom than being tied to live classes.
Sounds easy, right?
Spoilers alert: it isn't!😂
I enjoy teaching EFL, but after years of teaching online, I’ve started wondering if I want to spend most of my working week in live classes😩
As you know, I’ve been increasingly drawn to content writing.
It’s a whole different challenge, but I think this time I’ve got this 💪🏽
My maternity leave has ended. My original plan? Get back to teaching. I messaged my students...and crickets.😂 Definitely fewer replies than expected.
Now I have some time to think about what I actually want to do next. Has anyone else been through that? What did you do?😩
When I started JoannaESL, I created lessons based on individual students' needs. Over time, the library lost its structure.
In my latest blog post, I explain why I created Lessonarium and share how I turn a date on the calendar into an ESL lesson.
🔗lessonarium.net/2026/08/12/b…
What are you teaching today? 👀
If you're looking for a last-minute lesson, I've just published two International Joke Day lesson plans.
😂 B2 Speaking & Listening
✍️ PET Writing Part 2
Explore the full July collection:
lessonarium.net/%f0%9f%8c%b8…
Big news! 🎉
JoannaESL is becoming Lessonarium.net.
The switch happens on 30th June at midnight (Madrid time), and I couldn't be more excited.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Here's to the next chapter! 💙
Something exciting is coming... 👀
📅 June 30th
JoannaESL.com becomes Lessonarium.net.
A new look.
A new focus.
A new chapter.
More details soon🤩
😄 International Joke Day B2 lesson!
Analyse classic @readersdigest jokes and uncover the wordplay behind them.
Double meanings, homophones, terrible puns... what more could you want? 🙈
What's the worst joke you've ever heard? 🤔
joannaesl.com/2026/06/10/b2-…
🧛 Dracula Day inspired C1 lesson!
Instead of focusing on song lyrics, students analyse an adapted review of Dracula by @tameimpala, originally written by Mark Chinapen.
What do you think of the song?🤔
joannaesl.com/2026/06/06/c1-…
UPDATED C1 LESSON: AI in Medicine: Changing Healthcare
Based on an authentic @Gizmodo video. Discuss AI in healthcare, misinformation & trust, and empathy vs technology.
Plus they get to answer the main question: Can doctors be replaced by AI?🤖🧑🏽⚕️
joannaesl.com/2023/11/19/c1-…
Family Day may have been 2 days ago, but this topic is too good not to use (again!)🙈
I’ve just published an A2 lesson on Empty Nesters, based on an authentic infographic video from Australian Seniors Agency.
Discuss moving out, independence...etc.👨👩👧👦
joannaesl.com/2026/05/17/a2-…
15th May = Family Day!🧑🧑🧒🧒
I’ve just published a new B2 Boomerang Kids ESL lesson based on an authentic @loosewomen discussion about adults moving back home.
A perfect discussion topic for adult learners 👀
share.google/vX9iOaHCkoxZDAz…
Celebrate World Cocktail Day with your students (May 13th!) 🍹
Download this B1 cocktail recipe ESL lesson to teach instructions and sequencing using real recipes from @loveandlemons (a refreshing mojito 🍋 and a classic margarita 🍸)
Download it here 👉joannaesl.com/2026/05/06/b1-…
Do you know what's on May 6th? It's No Diet Day - perfect for a Body Positivity lesson!🏋🏽
Click the link below to download a B2 level lesson plan (worksheet, teacher's notes and presentation included!)
joannaesl.com/2026/05/03/b2-…
