How can you create video lessons in English that grab your students’ attention from the very first seconds and truly support their learning journey? 🎯 Today, the profession of an English teacher offers countless opportunities, and one of the most powerful tools is the video format. By recording our own video lessons and sharing them online, we make learning more flexible, interactive, and inspiring. However, creating a successful lesson requires careful planning — from scripting to video editing — and an understanding of how YouTube promotion can help you reach a wide audience.
I’ll be honest: a few years ago I would never have believed that teaching English entirely without textbooks could be highly effective. After earning my international TEFL/TESOL certificate, I was convinced that a good lesson required a plan, a coursebook, handouts, and at least a basic set of audio or video materials. My teaching journey began with mountains of lesson plans and methodology guides—it seemed impossible to do without them. But one day I caught myself thinking: “What if I try to run a class with no familiar materials at all?”