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Teaching Tips How to Start an Online ESL Book Club for Engaging Language Learning in 5 Easy Steps
April 27, 2025 | Author: Florentis Learning
Reading is a powerful tool for language learning, and an online ESL book club can create an interactive and supportive environment for students to develop their reading, speaking, and comprehension skills. Whether you teach a group of students or offer
Student Engagement, Teaching Tips How to Build Stronger Relationships with Your Online Students: Tips for Independent Teachers
April 20, 2025 | Author: Florentis Learning
As an independent teacher working with individuals or small groups online, the quality of your relationships with students directly impacts their learning experience. While the digital environment creates physical distance, the intimate nature of one-on-one and small-group teaching offers unique
ESL Holiday Teaching Ideas How to Plan an Exciting Virtual Easter Party in Your ESL Classroom
April 14, 2025 | Author: Florentis Learning
Spring is in the air and Easter is just around the corner! Hosting a virtual Easter party is a fun way to celebrate the season while reinforcing English skills. Whether you teach one-on-one or in small groups, a themed class
Teaching Tips, Student Engagement 10 Quick ESL Warm-Up Activities to Energize Your Lessons (With Free Resources)
April 13, 2025 | Author: Florentis Learning
Starting your lesson with a quick and engaging activity sets the tone for a productive session. At Florentis Learning, we’ve tested hundreds of ESL warm-up activities across levels and ages—and one thing’s clear: 5-minute activities work. They help students transition
Online Tools for Teachers, Teaching Tips Secret Tool for Online ESL Teachers: How to Use Edpuzzle in Writing Lessons
April 10, 2025 | Author: Florentis Learning
Want an easy way to review grammar, boost writing comprehension, and keep your students engaged? Let me introduce you to one of my favorite ‘secret’ tools that ESL teachers often overlook — Edpuzzle. Whether you’re teaching young learners at the
Speaking Activities, Teaching Tips 8 No-Prep Speaking Activities for ESL Teachers: Fun and Engaging Ideas
April 9, 2025 | Author: Florentis Learning
Planning engaging speaking lessons can be time-consuming, but what if you could get your students talking without spending hours preparing? Whether you’re teaching online or in-person, having a set of go-to no-prep speaking activities can make your lessons more interactive
Curriculum Planning Tips, Teaching Tips How to Adapt Lesson Plans for Different Learning Styles
April 6, 2025 | Author: Florentis Learning
Every student engages with learning in different ways, and as an educator, incorporating varied teaching strategies can enhance comprehension and retention. While the idea of distinct learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, reading/writing) is widely discussed, research suggests that learning is
Student Engagement, Teaching Tips How to Make Reading Fun and Engaging – 11 Reading Activities for ESL Students
April 2, 2025 | Author: Florentis Learning
Reading is a crucial skill for ESL learners, helping them expand vocabulary, improve comprehension, and develop fluency. However, many students find reading challenging or even intimidating. The key to success? Making reading interactive, enjoyable, and level-appropriate! In this post, we’ll
Teacher Life The 7 Biggest Challenges of Teaching ESL Online & How to Overcome Them
March 30, 2025 | Author: Florentis Learning
In recent years, online ESL teaching has exploded in popularity, offering unprecedented access to language learning for students worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this shift, transforming what was once a niche educational approach into a mainstream necessity. While the digital
