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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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Tips to Make Remote Teaching Less Overwhelming

Kynga C.

May 29, 2020
3 min

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...

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Flexibility and Adaptability: Skills Any ESL Teacher Should Possess

Kynga C.

Apr 19, 2020
4 min

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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FREE ESL RESOURCES FOR LEARNERS AND TEACHERS

Kynga C.

Mar 17, 2020
5 min

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...

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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.

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Welcome to my blog

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

Tips to Make Remote Teaching Less Overwhelming

Flexibility and Adaptability: Skills Any ESL Teacher Should Possess

FREE ESL RESOURCES FOR LEARNERS AND TEACHERS

My Favourite ESL Resources for Back to School

7 Engaging YA Novels to Read with High School ESL Learners

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