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TeflToday is an AI-powered teaching platform that helps TEFL, TESOL, and ESL teachers create CEFR-aligned lesson plans, grade student writing, and generate classroom activities in minutes — reducing preparation time by up to 85%.
Built by Ian L. Evans, a TEFL teacher with 10+ years classroom experience in Spain. .
TL;DR — Key Takeaways
- • What it is: A suite of 10 AI teaching tools (8 premium + 2 free) built specifically for TEFL/TESOL/ESL teachers — not a generic chatbot wrapper.
- • What it generates: CEFR-aligned lesson plans (from a topic or YouTube link), essay grading with grammar/vocabulary/collocation feedback, Cambridge exam practice materials, and student development plans.
- • CEFR scope: All tools are calibrated to CEFR levels A1–C2 with locked vocabulary bands and grammatical parameters per level.
- • Cambridge exams: Dedicated modules for PET (B1), FCE (B2 First), CAE (C1 Advanced), and CPE (C2 Proficiency) — Use of English, Speaking, and Writing tasks.
- • Pricing: €6 for 30 days of full access. No subscription. No credit card required to sign up. Free tools (English Level Test, C.I.P.R.E.S. C1 Grammar) always available.
- • Privacy: Student writing submissions are processed for grading only and are not used to train AI models. No student data is shared with third parties.
What Is TeflToday and Who Built It?
TeflToday is a teacher-built AI platform that generates CEFR-aligned lesson plans, grades student writing against A1–C2 descriptors, and produces Cambridge exam practice materials. It was created by Ian L. Evans, a British TEFL teacher based in Almería, Spain, with over 20 years of classroom experience and qualifications from UK-TEFL, City & Guilds, and the RSA.
Instead of accepting the endless hours of unpaid admin, Ian set out to solve the problem himself — building a set of AI-powered tools designed specifically for the way real TEFL teachers work. Tools that understand CEFR levels, that generate classroom-ready materials, and that provide structured feedback based on established assessment criteria (Content, Organisation, Language, Task Achievement).
Now he's made them available to every teacher — for the price of a couple of coffees.
Learn more about us & read our FAQ →How Does TeflToday Work?
TeflToday follows a five-step pedagogical workflow that covers the full teaching cycle — from choosing a topic to delivering automated student feedback. Teachers select a CEFR level, generate lesson materials, teach the class, assign a writing task, and the student receives instant CEFR-graded feedback with error analysis and next steps.
From lesson prep to student feedback — in five straightforward steps:
- Step 1: Choose a CEFR level and topic — Use the lesson planner to select your target level and topic.
- Step 2: Generate your lesson or activity — Create a full lesson from a topic or YouTube video in seconds.
- Step 3: Teach your learner — Deliver a reading, listening, grammar, or vocabulary class with ready-made materials.
- Step 4: Assign a written task — Set a writing assignment based on the class content.
- Step 5: Student gets CEFR feedback — The student submits their written task and immediately receives detailed CEFR-aligned feedback — highlighting their current level, strengths, errors in grammar and vocabulary, and clear next steps for improvement before the next class.
How Does the CEFR Writing Grader Work?
The AI Writing CEFR Grader takes a piece of student writing as input and returns a CEFR level estimate (A1–C2) with diagnostic feedback across four rubric dimensions: Content, Organisation, Language control, and Task Achievement — the same criteria used by Cambridge Assessment English examiners. It also identifies systemic error patterns (e.g., recurring tense errors, article omission, collocation misuse) and generates a prioritised improvement plan. Note: this is a teaching support tool and does not replace official Cambridge or IELTS scores.
Specifically, the grader provides:
CEFR Grading (A1–C2): Precise level assessment aligned to the official CEFR framework (Council of Europe).
Grammar, Vocabulary & Collocation Feedback: Detailed corrections across all language dimensions.
Actionable Suggestions: Clear next steps your students can actually use to improve.
What Does the Lesson Plan Generator Output?
The AI Lesson Plan Generator takes a topic (or YouTube video URL) and a target CEFR level as inputs and produces a complete, classroom-ready lesson plan in under 60 seconds. Outputs include: learning objectives mapped to CEFR descriptors, a warm-up activity, main lesson activities with timing, student worksheets, differentiation notes, and a suggested homework task. All vocabulary and grammar complexity is locked to the specified CEFR level. Plans are aligned to Cambridge English exam requirements where applicable.
Instant Writing Feedback: Grade student writing in seconds with structured, reliable feedback — CEFR level assessment, targeted grammar and vocabulary correction, and clear next steps for improvement.
Ready-to-Teach Lessons: No more starting from a blank page. Full CEFR-aligned lesson plans, speaking, reading, and writing activities, designed for real classrooms (online or in person).
A Free Gift to Reach Advanced English: Master C1 grammar with the C.I.P.R.E.S. method — 60 bilingual examples across 6 key structures. Conditionals, Inversion, Passives and more. English–Spanish bilingual examples. Cambridge exam focused.
Built for Real TEFL Classes: Unlike generic AI tools, TEFL Today is designed around CEFR and practical teaching needs — so everything you generate is ready to use immediately.
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A Free Gift to Reach Advanced English: Master C1 grammar with the C.I.P.R.E.S. method — 60 bilingual examples across 6 key structures. 6 C1 grammar categories. English-Spanish translations. Cambridge exam focused. Open Free Resource →
English Level Test: Assess student proficiency across A1-C2 CEFR levels with instant results.
Which Cambridge Exams Are Supported?
TeflToday provides dedicated Cambridge exam preparation modules for PET (B1 Preliminary), FCE (B2 First), CAE (C1 Advanced), and CPE (C2 Proficiency). Supported paper types include Use of English (Parts 1–4: multiple choice cloze, open cloze, word formation, key word transformations), Speaking prompts with examiner-style assessment criteria, and Writing tasks with CEFR-graded feedback. Materials are aligned to Cambridge Assessment English guidelines.
All 8 Premium TEFL AI Tools
TeflToday offers 8 premium AI tools that cover the full teaching cycle — from creating CEFR-aligned lesson plans, to generating classroom activities, to grading student writing with detailed feedback. All for €6/month with no contracts.
ESL Lesson Plan Generator: Generate complete, CEFR-aligned lesson plans from any topic or YouTube video. Includes lesson materials, activity instructions, and student-ready worksheets.
AI Writing CEFR Grader: Paste student writing and get instant CEFR-level grading with grammar, vocabulary, and collocation feedback. Ideal for giving fast, high-quality feedback.
Content Planner: Plan lessons and video content with intelligent scheduling and theme organization.
Cambridge Use of English: C1/C2 exam preparation with practice activities for key word transformations, open cloze, and more.
Cambridge Speaking Exam: Speaking test practice designed for Cambridge exam candidates, with structured prompts and evaluation criteria.
TEFL Essay Generator: Create custom writing prompts tailored to your CEFR level and topic.
Phrasal Verbs Master: Master English phrasal verbs with Spanish translations for B2/C1 learners. Audio pronunciation and AI sentence generation.
Quest English Adventure: Gamified learning with interactive challenges and progress tracking to keep students engaged.
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What People Say About Ian
Real recommendations from colleagues and students on LinkedIn
“It's my absolute pleasure to recommend Ian Evans. He has several strengths and I would especially like to point out his ability to motivate students. He has always shown acute interest in their progress. Ian displays all the qualities that make an ideal teacher. He's reliable, inspiring and in tune with the needs of the students. I highly recommend him for any teaching position.”
“Ian was my IELTS mentor. I cannot recommend Ian highly enough! Simply the best! I achieved overall band score 8.00 on the academic module from my first attempt. I learned so many things from him. Before our sessions I was not able to express my opinion freely, now I am confident, thanks to him! Our sessions were very enjoyable, productive and always funny. It was a pleasure for me to have such a teacher.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TeflToday?
TeflToday is a teacher-built AI platform offering 10 tools (8 premium + 2 free) for TEFL, TESOL, and ESL educators. It generates CEFR-aligned lesson plans, grades student writing with diagnostic feedback, and produces Cambridge exam practice materials. Created by Ian L. Evans, a British TEFL teacher with 20+ years of classroom experience.
How accurate is the AI Writing CEFR Grader compared with a human teacher?
The grader assesses writing against the same four rubric dimensions used by Cambridge examiners: Content, Organisation, Language control, and Task Achievement. It provides a CEFR level estimate with detailed error categorisation. However, it is a teaching support tool — not an official Cambridge or IELTS score. Teachers should use it alongside their own professional judgement, especially for borderline cases or high-stakes assessment.
What rubric categories does the grader use?
The CEFR Writing Grader evaluates four dimensions: (1) Content — how fully the writing addresses the task; (2) Organisation — paragraph structure, coherence, and linking devices; (3) Language — grammar range and accuracy, vocabulary precision, and collocation usage; (4) Task Achievement — appropriacy and register for the task type (essay, email, report, review). Each dimension receives specific feedback with examples from the student's text.
Do you store student writing? Is it used to train AI models?
Student writing submissions are processed in real time for grading and feedback only. They are not stored permanently, not used to train AI models, and not shared with third parties. TeflToday serves EU-based teachers and handles data in accordance with GDPR principles. For full details, see our privacy policy.
Which Cambridge exams and parts are supported?
TeflToday supports PET (B1 Preliminary), FCE (B2 First), CAE (C1 Advanced), and CPE (C2 Proficiency). Covered paper types include Use of English (Parts 1–4: multiple choice cloze, open cloze, word formation, key word transformations), Speaking prompts with structured assessment criteria, and Writing tasks with CEFR-graded feedback. See the Cambridge Exam Preparation page for details.
How much does TeflToday cost?
€6 for 30 days of full access to all 8 premium tools. No subscription, no auto-renewal, no credit card required to sign up. The English Level Test and C.I.P.R.E.S. C1 Grammar Tool are always free with no account needed. See the CEFR Quick Reference Guide — also free.
What are the limitations of AI CEFR writing graders?
AI graders work best for identifying grammar errors, vocabulary range, and structural issues. They are less reliable for assessing creativity, cultural nuance, humour, and highly idiomatic expression. The CEFR level returned is an estimate based on rubric criteria, not an official certification. Teachers should treat AI feedback as a first pass — particularly useful for saving time on large class sets — and apply their own judgement for final grading decisions.
Can I export lesson plans and worksheets?
Lesson plans and grading feedback are generated as formatted text that can be copied, printed, or pasted into documents (Google Docs, Word, PDF). The platform is web-based and works on any device with a browser — no software installation required.
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