Kynga C.Oct 9, 20213 minHow to Build Relationships with High School StudentsWe are often told by admins and colleagues that a strong, positive relationship between learners and their teacher is the pillar of any...
Kynga C.Aug 15, 20212 min5 Free ESL Resources for Back to SchoolAs 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...
Kynga C.Aug 2, 20216 minHow I Kick-Start the New School Year in My Secondary ESL ClassI 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...
Kynga C.Jul 9, 20214 minWhat to Look for in a Teacher Planner if You Are a Secondary TeacherOver 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....
Kynga C.May 25, 20213 minBackward Planning in the Secondary ESL ClassWhy should you first map out the specific skills your ESL students need to achieve instead of blindly following the textbook?...
Kynga C.May 29, 20203 minTips to Make Remote Teaching Less OverwhelmingNo one becomes an expert in teaching online overnight. Yet, we must do our best to provide continuity of learning while facing the...
Kynga C.Apr 19, 20204 minFlexibility and Adaptability: Skills Any ESL Teacher Should PossessFlexibility and adaptability are among the most important skills any teacher should possess to foster learners’ curiosity and cognitive enga
Kynga C.Sep 27, 20195 min5 Classroom Management Tips for High School ESL TeachersBeing a first-year teacher standing in front of a room full of teens is probably one of the most challenging experiences any teacher has...
Kynga C.Sep 1, 20191 minThe 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...
Kynga C.Aug 9, 20194 minMy 10 Favourite Supplies for Back to SchoolI know not all teachers have the luxury to enjoy three more weeks of vacation, so I feel lucky. Even though I promised myself I would not...
Kynga C.Jul 19, 20195 minMy Favourite ESL Resources for Back to School As I am looking forward to a new school year in my new school, I have already started planning and creating new resources. Since I have...