Classroom Management and Organization

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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...

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...

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...

What to Look for in a Teacher Planner if You Are a Secondary Teacher

Over the years, I have used several types of teacher planners, but I have never found the one that has everything and only what I need....

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?...

Tips to Make Remote Teaching Less Overwhelming

No one becomes an expert in teaching online overnight. Yet, we must do our best to provide continuity of learning while facing the...

Flexibility and Adaptability: Skills Any ESL Teacher Should Possess

Flexibility and adaptability are among the most important skills any teacher should possess to foster learners’ curiosity and cognitive enga

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5 Classroom Management Tips for High School ESL Teachers

Being a first-year teacher standing in front of a room full of teens is probably one of the most challenging experiences any teacher has...

The Classroom Library Project

“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” – Cicero This is how I felt when I finally stepped into my own ESL classroom in...