Thanks so much for the kind words! Like yourself, my site really embodies the idea of, “you can do a lot if you do a little each day”.

I just try to be myself and share what I know. Been out of the light a bit lately, changing jobs/house etc… will ride again and also keep shouting out about your own amazing dedication. Thanks always,

David

I totally appreciate everything you do for English teachers and learners out there! Over the years, though, I have worked with several publishers who have taught me the ins and outs of material writing. There are ELT authors like Lin Lougheed and Paul Battle who took a chance on me and taught me that I could make a living teaching English through my writing when my kids were young and needed me at home. They paid me for my work even when I was just learning and thank goodness they did. My children were able to eat! I’m happy that some things in life are free, but I disagree that we all have to make our way by giving stuff away. Schools have so many different needs and many still prefer textbooks, worksheets, and yes even standardized tests written by professional writers (so happy I’m not writing those anymore, but also thankful for what I learned while I was employed in that industry). Freelance writers, editors, artists and photographers also work tirelessly and we deserve to make a living for it. I don’t think anyone would say that all teachers should work for free. Times are changing, so we’ll see what happens to people like me. My guess is that free, like Google, will one day take over the world. Hopefully we can go back to the barter system and someone will let me use their car if I bake them some yummy bread.

Thanks again for your great sites, and now for collecting so many great links.
Tara

Like Chris, I feel really honoured to be included in your list, although as you provide such amazing free resources yourself I think in fairness your name really ought to be on the list as well. I like to include topical stuff in my classes and I’ve lost count of the number of times your Breaking News English lessons have come in handy over the years, and saved me hours of preparation time.

ELLO and Heads UP English are both on my list of favourites too, and I’ll be checking out the other sites.

Once again, thank you so much!

Sue

Thank you…

Thank you for the mention. Just to be included in your list is a humbling honor. All the sites you mentioned are indeed great sources of free materials created by tireless individuals… and you are at the top of that list, with a new site every time I find the time to browse the Net.

Thank you!

Chris

It just goes to show that believing in free materials sharing and supporting open-source for all things, is not just an ego trip, it’s a genuine attitude.