Frequently asked questions
Last updated Feb 1, 2026Account and billing
Does Teachly offer a free trial?
Yes. On the Teachly free trial, you can create and download 3 lessons with audio. This allows ESL teachers to explore our AI-powered lesson creator before committing to a plan. Check out our pricing plans to get started.
How do I cancel my Teachly subscription?
You can cancel your subscription at any time via your Account page. Access to your library and downloads will remain active until the end of your current billing cycle.
Are Teachly payments secure?
Yes. Teachly uses Stripe for all payment processing. Stripe is a best-in-class service that ensures the highest level of encryption and security for every transaction.
What is the Teachly refund policy?
Subscription fees are non-refundable. Because we offer a free trial to create and download 3 free lessons, we encourage teachers to test the service fully before starting a paid subscription.
General and future
What is Teachly?
Teachly is an AI-powered lesson creator for English language teachers. We help ESL and TEFL professionals create high-quality, current lessons based on world events and trends in seconds. Our team consists of dedicated educators committed to helping teachers produce CEFR-aligned content effortlessly.
Can I access my library after canceling a Teachly subscription?
Yes, you maintain full access until the end of your billing period. After the period ends, you will no longer be able to create, edit, or download lessons. However, Teachly saves your library data in case you choose to reactivate your subscription later.
Will Teachly add more features and lesson focus options?
Yes. We are constantly evolving and committed to releasing new features and lesson focus options every month to support the growing needs of English language teachers globally.
Creation and quality
What are Teachly lesson focus options?
Our AI-powered lesson creator offers four unique lesson focus options to target specific ESL learning goals.Reading and listeningDevelops student ability to grasp new information through spoken and written English.Role playBoosts fluency and confidence using role-playing scenarios and conversation prompts.VocabularyIntroduces topic-based building blocks for effective communication.GrammarSolidifies grammatical concepts and sentence structures.
How do my inputs improve the lesson quality?
The more specific your input, the more targeted the AI-generated content.Descriptive titleA clear title like "Describing daily routines at work" enables the AI to generate highly relevant activities.Essential vocabulary to use in lesson contentIncluding terms like "commute" or "client" ensures these words are woven naturally into the text passages, activities, and lesson titles.
Is Teachly lesson content factually correct?
Like all generative AI systems, "hallucinations" can occur. To ensure the highest accuracy for your ESL lessons, we recommend providing a descriptive title and focused vocabulary to ground the AI in specific facts.
How are CEFR levels defined on Teachly?
We use the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) to ensure lesson alignment.Beginner A1 and Elementary A2Focuses on familiar everyday expressions, basic phrases, and immediate personal relevance.Intermediate B1 and Upper Intermediate B2Covers standard input on familiar matters and complex text on abstract topics.Advanced C1 and Proficient C2Targets implicit meaning, spontaneous expression, and reconstruction of complex arguments.
Management and editing
How do I save and organize lessons?
Lessons are automatically saved to your library. You can organize them into custom folders by descriptive title, class, student, or CEFR level for easy access.
Can I edit my Teachly lessons?
Yes. Our lesson editor allows you to add or remove sections, regenerate specific activity content, and rewrite instructions to better suit your unique teaching objectives.
Downloads and usage limits
How do I download lessons and audio?
Open any lesson from your Library, click the Download menu, and choose your preferred format (PDF or Audio).
How many lessons can I create?
On the Standard Plan, you can create up to 30 lessons per billing month. Your lessons remain in your library for organization and future use.