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FREE ESL RESOURCES FOR LEARNERS AND TEACHERS
Social distancing, self-isolation, school closures, and uncertain times have quite shaken up our lives. Undoubtedly, it is not easy to...

Kynga C.
Mar 17, 20205 min read
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How I Teach the Opinion Piece Using Guided Instruction and Practice
A couple of years ago, I asked my Grade 10 ESL learners what aspect of English class they considered the most challenging. The answer was...

Kynga C.
Jul 31, 20195 min read
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AMAZING BACK TO SCHOOL RESOURCES FOR YOUR ESL & ELA LEARNERS
Dear Teacher Friends, I have teamed up with some dedicated ESL and ELA TpT teacher-authors to share our best free and paid resources for...

Kynga C.
Jul 24, 20191 min read
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How I Teach the Response Process Using Videos in My Secondary ESL Class
I always try to find new ways to inspire my students. That is why I have chosen to include more video-based lessons in my curriculum....

Kynga C.
Jul 21, 20195 min read
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Easy Ways to Practice Differentiation in Your Secondary ESL Class
What Is Differentiated Instruction? Today’s inclusive multicultural classrooms challenge teachers to respond to learner differences by...

Kynga C.
Jul 15, 20194 min read
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Technology Integration and the Flipped Classroom Approach
In the current digital age, there is an increasing need to integrate technology into education; therefore, flipping the classroom could...

Kynga C.
Jun 24, 20193 min read
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7 Engaging YA Novels to Read with High School ESL Learners
Are you looking for engaging YA adult books for your ESL learners? Here is a list of my favourite novels to read with high school students.

Kynga C.
Jun 22, 20197 min read
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Why You Should Use Picture Walk in Your Secondary ESL Class
What is Picture Walk? Picture Walk is a reading strategy that enhances students’ comprehension of a text or story before reading it. With...

Kynga C.
Jun 18, 20193 min read
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How to Successfully Implement the Response Process in Your ESL Class
To turn a novel study unit into an engaging learning experience in our ESL classes, we need to choose a book that is motivating, relevant...

Kynga C.
May 13, 20194 min read
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Why Is Persuasive Writing Important in an ESL Class?
Use persuasive writing to nurture your learners’ interests and listen to what they have to say. Expressing one’s point of view or taking...

Kynga C.
Feb 6, 20192 min read
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Qualities of a Substitute Teacher in High Demand
“The most important thing about being a substitute teacher is loving those kids as if they were your students and making sure you are as...

Kynga C.
Dec 26, 20185 min read
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My New Year's Resolutions
Updated December, 2022. The holiday season is finally here! I have been waiting for a well-deserved vacation time since the beginning of...

Kynga C.
Dec 21, 20181 min read
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