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Oct 8, 20213 min read

How to Build Relationships with High School Students

We are often told by admins and colleagues that a strong, positive relationship between learners and their teacher is the pillar of any...

Aug 15, 20212 min read

5 Free ESL Resources for Back to School

As most teachers are getting ready for back to school, at least here in Québec (CA), I thought I would share a list of free resources...

Aug 2, 20216 min read

How I Kick-Start the New School Year in My Secondary ESL Class

I am always nervous when I begin a new school year even though I have been doing this for a while now. I usually start getting ready...

May 25, 20213 min read

Backward Planning in the Secondary ESL Class

Why should you first map out the specific skills your ESL students need to achieve instead of blindly following the textbook?...

Apr 17, 20212 min read

Using Single-Point Rubrics in the Secondary ESL Class to Support Learning

Offering more constructive feedback on your ESL learners' performance rather than assigning a number to their work might help them...

Mar 15, 20213 min read

5 Non-Traditional Grammar Review Activities for the Secondary ESL Class

Who says that grammar assessment or reviews should be done only by using pencil and paper? In this blog post, I am presenting 5...

Oct 25, 20203 min read

5 Authentic Project Ideas for ESL Learners

"Why even do this?", students might ask when they are not sure why they need to complete certain tasks. Student motivation and engagement...

Aug 1, 20205 min read

10 ESL Resources for Hybrid Teaching

Are you still wondering whether you return to online, in-person, or hybrid teaching this Fall? That is why I have decided to share with you