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How to Build Relationships with High School Students

Oct 9, 2021
3 min

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...

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Kynga C.

Aug 15, 2021
2 min

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...

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

Kynga C.

Jul 9, 2021
4 min

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....

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Backward Planning in the Secondary ESL Class

Kynga C.

May 25, 2021
3 min

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?...

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Kynga C.

Aug 1, 2020
5 min

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

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5 Classroom Management Tips for High School ESL Teachers

Kynga C.

Sep 27, 2019
5 min

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...

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My 10 Favourite Supplies for Back to School

Kynga C.

Aug 9, 2019
4 min

My 10 Favourite Supplies for Back to School

I 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...

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My Favourite ESL Resources for Back to School

Kynga C.

Jul 19, 2019
5 min

My 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...

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7 Engaging YA Novels to Read with High School ESL Learners

Kynga C.

Jun 22, 2019
7 min

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.

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Hello!

I am Kynga, the ESL content creator and teacher blogger behind Versatile Teacher Toolkit and the ESL in the Spotlight educational website. I am a high school ESL teacher in Montréal (Québec), Canada.

Besides being in the classroom, I love curriculum design. I enjoy creating teaching materials that not only support devoted and busy teachers, but they also provide English language learners with engaging, rigorous, and creative learning opportunities.

ESL in the Spotlight

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Welcome to my blog

How to Build Relationships with High School Students

5 Free ESL Resources for Back to School

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

Backward Planning in the Secondary ESL Class

10 ESL Resources for Hybrid Teaching

5 Classroom Management Tips for High School ESL Teachers

My 10 Favourite Supplies for Back to School

My Favourite ESL Resources for Back to School

7 Engaging YA Novels to Read with High School ESL Learners

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