eslHQ

About eslHQ

eslHQ is a free resource for English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers. Thousands of teachers from around the world have shared classroom ideas, teaching resources, and professional advice here.

What you'll find

  • Forums – Teaching discussions covering ESL games, classroom management, English grammar questions, and general chat.
  • Flashcards – Printable flashcard sets organized by category – animals, food, actions, classroom objects, and more.
  • Worksheets – Downloadable worksheets with printable activities and exercises for the classroom.
  • Articles – In-depth guides and essays on ESL teaching methods, lesson planning, and classroom strategies.
  • Forms – Templates for lesson plans, student evaluations, attendance tracking, and classroom management.

If you're an ESL teacher, we hope these resources are useful in your classroom. The discussions, worksheets, and flashcards represent years of real teaching experience shared by educators worldwide.

History

eslHQ was created in 2004 by Eric, who was living and teaching English in South Korea. What started as a collection of free teaching resources grew into a thriving community – the forums attracted over 100,000 registered users, and the site expanded to include thousands of printable flashcards and a worksheet generator that let teachers build custom worksheets from the flashcard images.

After Eric left teaching and South Korea, he kept eslHQ running for the teachers who still relied on it. Registration was closed in 2021, and in the spring of 2026 the site was migrated to a new platform as a free, read-only resource – no accounts or logins required – to keep two decades of content accessible for teachers today.

Eric and his wife still actively run ESLFlashcards.com, a site with thousands of free printable flashcards and worksheet packages.

Content licensing

All resources on eslHQ are free to use, print, and share for educational purposes. Teachers are welcome to use the flashcards, worksheets, and other materials in their classrooms. For full details, see our Terms of Service.