BusyTeacher vs Teach This
BusyTeacher
busyteacher.orgTeach This
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| Figure | BusyTeacher | Teach This |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $10/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Spec score · Teacher Resource Libraries | 9.3 (#1) | 7.3 (#28) |
| Audience | The service is aimed at ESL and EFL teachers working with beginners through advanced learners and with children or adults. | The free-resource program is offered for teachers, parents and caregivers, with materials for Foundation through Year 6. |
| Download format | The library is delivered as PDF files by email download link and can be viewed on a computer, smartphone, or tablet. | Teach This resources are created with Adobe Professional and have an embedded security certificate; the site says Adobe Reader version XI or 11 is required for compatible files. |
| Founded | BusyTeacher says it has served ESL and EFL teachers since 2007. | 2007 |
| Free resources | The homepage lists 18,421 free printable worksheets and lesson plans and says no registration is required. | Teach This offers free curriculum-aligned home packs, 20 fast class game ideas, multiple intelligences activities, fun lesson ideas and selected member resources after account creation. |
| Support | The store says customers can email [email protected] to request a replacement download link, while technical support for bundle items is not offered. | Teach This directs members needing subscription assistance to its customer support team by email and provides password-retrieval help through the website. |
| What it does | BusyTeacher provides printable English-teaching worksheets, lesson plans, articles, posters and classroom activities. | Teach This provides engaging curriculum-based teaching resources and games designed to save teachers time and deliver results. |
Plans
BusyTeacher
- Free printable worksheets and lesson plansFree
- Individual e-book$10, paid once
- Entire BusyTeacher Library$80, paid once
- The Entire BusyTeacher Library: 80 PDF E-Books$80, paid once
- Educational license$99, paid once
Teach This
- Primary + Unit Plans (school)$120 a year
- Primary + Unit Plans (teacher)$149 a year
In their own words
BusyTeacher
BusyTeacher provides printable teaching materials and articles for ESL and EFL teachers, along with a library of digital e-books. Its homepage lists 18,421 free printable worksheets and lesson plans, with no registration required. Worksheets cover grammar, vocabulary, speaking, reading, listening, writing, and pronunciation, and the site has tools for making word searches, word or sentence scrambles, and double puzzles. The resource formats also include flashcards, posters, and puzzle activities, with material for young learners, teenagers, and adults. The 80-book library covers subjects such as grammar, speech, business English, classroom management, age groups, and proficiency levels. The e-books arrive as PDF files through an email download link and can be viewed on computers, smartphones, or tablets; they can also be printed, but paper copies are not provided. The entire library costs $80, paid once. An individual e-book license allows use with the buyer’s own students or classes, but prohibits sharing with other teachers or colleagues. The store says digital purchases are not refundable.
Teach This
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