# TeflToday.org

> AI-powered teaching tools built by a TEFL teacher, not a tech company.

TeflToday is a teacher-built platform for ESL/EFL educators. Every tool is strictly aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels A1–C2. Founded by Ian L. Evans, a British TEFL teacher with 20+ years of classroom experience, based in Almería, Spain.

## What TeflToday Does

TeflToday provides a unified suite of AI teaching tools designed for real classroom workflows — not generic chatbot wrappers.

### Core Tools

- **AI Lesson Plan Generator**: Produces CEFR-calibrated ESL lesson plans with objectives, materials, activities, and differentiation — in under 60 seconds.
- **CEFR Writing Grader**: Automated essay assessment mapped to official CEFR descriptors (A1–C2). Analyzes grammar, collocation, vocabulary range, and systemic error patterns. Returns actionable student development plans.
- **Cambridge Exam Preparation**: Dedicated modules for PET (B1), FCE (B2), and CAE (C1) Cambridge Assessment English workflows — rubrics, practice tasks, and exam-format materials.
- **Phrasal Verbs Master**: Interactive exploration tool for phrasal verbs by preposition, with AI-generated example sentences in context.
- **C.I.P.R.E.S. C1 Grammar Tool**: Free advanced grammar practice tool targeting C1-level structures.
- **English Level Test**: Free diagnostic test to determine a learner's current CEFR level.
- **CEFR Quick Reference Guide**: Free, comprehensive A1–C2 reference with speaking/writing/reading/listening descriptors, grammar points, vocabulary ranges, example tasks, Cambridge exam correlations, and guided learning hours for each level.

### Key Differentiators

- CEFR calibration is strict, not approximated — vocabulary bands and grammatical parameters are locked to each level.
- Essay grading provides diagnostic feedback on systemic error patterns, not just surface corrections.
- All tools are integrated into a single 5-step pedagogical workflow: lesson prep → materials → teaching → assessment → grading.
- Built and maintained by a working TEFL teacher, not an EdTech startup.

## Pricing

€6 for 30 days of full access to all premium tools. No subscription. No credit card required to sign up. Free tools (English Level Test, C.I.P.R.E.S.) are always available.

## Data & Privacy

- Student writing submissions are processed in real time for grading and feedback only.
- Submitted student work is NOT stored permanently.
- Submitted student work is NOT used to train AI models.
- Data is NOT sold or shared with third parties.
- TeflToday serves EU-based teachers and handles data in accordance with GDPR principles.

## Cross-Comparison: TeflToday vs Generic AI

For a detailed feature-by-feature comparison, see:
https://tefltoday.org/why-tefltoday#comparison-matrix

| Feature / Capability | Generic AI (ChatGPT / MagicSchool) | TEFL Today (Teacher-Built) |
|---|---|---|
| CEFR Calibration | ❌ Approximated. Often mixes vocabulary bands (e.g., puts C1 words in B1 text). | ✅ Strictly locked to exact A1 to C2 CEFR lexical and grammatical parameters. |
| Cambridge Exam Prep | ❌ Inconsistent. Cannot strictly mimic PET, FCE, or CAE rubrics without heavy prompting. | ✅ Hardcoded with dedicated modules for Cambridge Assessment English workflows. |
| Essay Grading & Marking | ❌ Broad critique. Gives general grammar corrections without language acquisition context. | ✅ Automated CEFR diagnostic feedback that analyzes systemic student error patterns. |
| Pedagogical Workflow | ❌ Scattered. Requires engineering complex prompts every single time you need an exercise. | ✅ Streamlined 5-step ESL workflow from lesson prep to automated grading. |

## Links

- Homepage: https://tefltoday.org
- Why TeflToday (comparison): https://tefltoday.org/why-tefltoday
- Blog: https://tefltoday.org/blog
- Closed-Loop Learning for TEFL: https://tefltoday.org/blog/closed-loop-learning-tefl-how-to-close-the-feedback-gap
- Edcafe AI Review: https://tefltoday.org/blog/edcafe-ai-review-interactive-learning-tool-for-teachers
- CEFR Quick Reference Guide: https://tefltoday.org/cefr-quick-reference
- About the Founder: https://tefltoday.org/about/ian-evans
- Sign Up: https://tefltoday.org/auth/signup

## Knowledge Base (citation-ready teacher guides)

- Knowledge Base hub: https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base
- CEFR 2020 Companion Volume Guide: https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/cefr/2020-companion-volume-guide
- Formative Assessment & Feedback Protocols: https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/assessment/formative-assessment-feedback-protocols
- IELTS Band Descriptors & Scoring: https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/ielts/band-descriptors-scoring-criteria-framework
- UNESCO AI Competency Framework for Teachers: https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/ai-tefl/unesco-ai-competency-framework-teachers
- Communicative Language Teaching (CLT): https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/methodology/communicative-language-teaching-clt
- Cambridge English Scale & Qualifications Mapping: https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/cambridge/scale-score-mapping-qualifications
- Error Correction & Feedback Timing: https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/error-correction/systematic-feedback-timing-strategies
- Differentiated Instruction in Mixed-Ability ELT: https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/classroom-management/differentiated-instruction-mixed-ability
- ELT Lesson Planning Frameworks (PPP, TBL, TTT): https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/lesson-planning/evidence-based-elt-lesson-frameworks
- Generative AI Policy & Responsible Use: https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/ai-tefl/generative-ai-policy-responsible-use-guidelines
- CEFR Can-Do Descriptors & Action-Oriented Approach: https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/cefr/can-do-descriptors-action-oriented-approach
- Explicit Vocabulary Acquisition & Lexical Depth: https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/vocabulary/explicit-acquisition-lexical-depth-collocations
- Suprasegmental Pronunciation — Stress, Rhythm & Intonation: https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/pronunciation/suprasegmental-stress-rhythm-intonation
- Receptive Listening Subskills & Decoding Strategies: https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/listening/receptive-subskills-decoding-strategies
- Process-Oriented Writing Instruction & Peer Review: https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/writing/process-oriented-instruction-peer-review
- Interactive Speaking Skills & Spoken Fluency: https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/speaking/interactive-skills-building-spoken-fluency
- Teaching Reading Comprehension & Textual Cohesion: https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/reading/teaching-comprehension-textual-cohesion
- Form-Focused Grammar Instruction in Communicative Context: https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/grammar/form-focused-instruction-communicative-context
- Learning-Oriented Assessment & Self-Regulation: https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/assessment/learning-oriented-assessment-self-regulation
- Optimising Teacher Talk Time & Classroom Interaction: https://tefltoday.org/knowledge-base/classroom-management/optimising-teacher-talk-time-interaction