Are you looking for ways to help your community discover great English learning resources? Finding reliable articles, apps, or videos can be overwhelming for members. These Recommend a Resource templates make it easy to spark sharing and collective growth in your group.
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Inviting members to recommend resources leverages the collective knowledge of your community. It empowers learners to share what has worked for them, making the learning experience richer and more varied for everyone involved. When members see their suggestions valued, they feel a sense of ownership and belonging, which increases participation and commitment.
This content type also makes it easier for quieter members to contribute. Sharing a favorite tool or article requires less vulnerability than sharing personal struggles, yet still helps others. As members swap recommendations and discuss their use cases, trust and interaction within the community grow, driving ongoing engagement and knowledge exchange.
What is one English learning app you recommend and why?
💡 Example: "What is one English learning app you recommend and why? For me, Duolingo keeps me motivated every day."
Share an article that helped you master grammar. How did it help?
💡 Example: "Share an article that helped you master grammar. How did it help? I learned so much from Grammarly's blog post on verb tenses."
Which YouTube channel do you follow for English tips?
💡 Example: "Which YouTube channel do you follow for English tips? I like BBC Learning English."
Drop a podcast episode that boosted your listening skills.
💡 Example: "Drop a podcast episode that boosted your listening skills. I recommend '6 Minute English.'"
Is there a book that made English learning fun for you? Tell us more.
💡 Example: "Is there a book that made English learning fun for you? Tell us more. 'Charlotte's Web' really helped expand my vocabulary."
What online dictionary do you trust most and why?
💡 Example: "What online dictionary do you trust most and why? I always use Cambridge Dictionary because of the clear examples."
Have you found a flashcard tool that works well for learning vocabulary?
💡 Example: "Have you found a flashcard tool that works well for learning vocabulary? I use Anki to review new words."
Suggest a website with free English exercises you enjoy.
💡 Example: "Suggest a website with free English exercises you enjoy. I like using EnglishClub for practice."
What mobile game has helped you practice English in a fun way?
💡 Example: "What mobile game has helped you practice English in a fun way? Words With Friends is my favorite."
Share a blog post that improved your speaking confidence.
💡 Example: "Share a blog post that improved your speaking confidence. I loved the FluentU post on overcoming fear."
Which Instagram account do you follow for daily English tips?
💡 Example: "Which Instagram account do you follow for daily English tips? @englishwithlucy has great tips."
Name a resource that helped you prepare for English exams.
💡 Example: "Name a resource that helped you prepare for English exams. I used IELTS Liz for my preparation."
Do you use any Chrome extensions to help with English? Share your favorite.
💡 Example: "Do you use any Chrome extensions to help with English? Share your favorite. Grammarly is my must-have."
What Facebook group do you recommend for practicing English?
💡 Example: "What Facebook group do you recommend for practicing English? I like 'English Speaking Practice.'"
Post a TED Talk that inspired your English learning. What did you learn?
💡 Example: "Post a TED Talk that inspired your English learning. What did you learn? 'The Power of Vulnerability' improved my listening skills."
Recommend a forum or online community that supports English learners.
💡 Example: "Recommend a forum or online community that supports English learners. I use EnglishForums.com."
What resource helped you the most with pronunciation?
💡 Example: "What resource helped you the most with pronunciation? Rachel's English on YouTube helped a lot."
Share a resource for learning English idioms. How do you use it?
💡 Example: "Share a resource for learning English idioms. How do you use it? I use idioms on EnglishClub and write them in sentences."
Suggest a newsletter that sends helpful English tips.
💡 Example: "Suggest a newsletter that sends helpful English tips. I get weekly tips from the Grammarly newsletter."
Have you used any language exchange apps? Which one works best for you?
💡 Example: "Have you used any language exchange apps? Which one works best for you? HelloTalk made finding partners easy."
What site do you use for English listening practice?
💡 Example: "What site do you use for English listening practice? I use Elllo.org."
Recommend a quiz or game for reviewing English vocabulary.
💡 Example: "Recommend a quiz or game for reviewing English vocabulary. I like Quizlet's vocabulary games."
Which resource helped you understand phrasal verbs?
💡 Example: "Which resource helped you understand phrasal verbs? BBC Learning English videos explained them well."
Post a meme or comic that taught you new English words.
💡 Example: "Post a meme or comic that taught you new English words. I love the comics from Grammar Girl."
Share an audiobook that improved your comprehension.
💡 Example: "Share an audiobook that improved your comprehension. I listened to 'The Alchemist' in English."
Which English news site do you read to practice reading skills?
💡 Example: "Which English news site do you read to practice reading skills? BBC News is my go-to."
What video series do you recommend for learning English slang?
💡 Example: "What video series do you recommend for learning English slang? English With Lucy covers lots of slang."
Share a printable worksheet that you found helpful for grammar practice.
💡 Example: "Share a printable worksheet that you found helpful for grammar practice. I use worksheets from Perfect English Grammar."
Is there a TED-Ed video you recommend for English learners?
💡 Example: "Is there a TED-Ed video you recommend for English learners? I like 'The surprising origins of English.'"
Which online course or MOOC helped you the most in English?
💡 Example: "Which online course or MOOC helped you the most in English? Coursera's English for Career Development was great."
Share a tool or app that helps you track your English progress.
💡 Example: "Share a tool or app that helps you track your English progress. I use Habitica to keep up my study streak."
Recommend a children’s book for beginner English learners.
💡 Example: "Recommend a children’s book for beginner English learners. 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' is perfect for starters."
What flashcard deck do you use for English idioms or phrases?
💡 Example: "What flashcard deck do you use for English idioms or phrases? I use Memrise's idiom deck."
Which movie with English subtitles helped you learn new words?
💡 Example: "Which movie with English subtitles helped you learn new words? Watching 'Harry Potter' taught me a lot."
Share a pronunciation tool or site you practice with.
💡 Example: "Share a pronunciation tool or site you practice with. I use Forvo for word pronunciations."
Suggest a grammar checker you use and trust for English writing.
💡 Example: "Suggest a grammar checker you use and trust for English writing. Grammarly is my top choice."
What is your favorite quiz site for English level tests?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite quiz site for English level tests? I like using EF SET."
Share a resource that helps with English writing practice.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that helps with English writing practice. I use Lang-8 for peer feedback."
Which online teacher or tutor platform would you recommend?
💡 Example: "Which online teacher or tutor platform would you recommend? iTalki helped me find great tutors."
What resource helped you improve your spelling?
💡 Example: "What resource helped you improve your spelling? SpellingCity made it fun to learn."
Post a website or app that makes learning English fun for kids.
💡 Example: "Post a website or app that makes learning English fun for kids. Starfall has great interactive games."
To use these templates, simply post them as discussion starters on your group, forum, or chat. Encourage members to not only share links but also explain how the resource helped them. You can rotate these prompts weekly or tie them to specific learning themes, levels, or skills. Remember to follow up by highlighting shared resources or compiling community lists for future reference.
These templates are designed for all platforms. On forums and groups, use them as weekly pinned topics. In chat apps, schedule them during peak activity times. On social media, pair with a hashtag to track recommendations. Always follow up with summaries or shoutouts to keep the momentum going.
Aim to use them weekly or biweekly to keep recommendations fresh and encourage regular sharing.
Ask simple, low-pressure questions and acknowledge all contributions, no matter how small.
Yes, review for safety, relevance, and appropriateness to maintain trust and quality.
Encourage transparency and prioritize free or widely accessible options where possible.
Absolutely. Compiling recommendations into a resource list adds ongoing value for members.
Celebrate popular resources and invite members to share how they use them differently.
Yes, adjust the resource focus (beginner, intermediate, advanced) as needed for your group.