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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
Teaching Tips, Student Engagement 25 Simple Hacks to Empower and Motivate Your Students
March 21, 2025 | Author: Florentis Learning
Keeping students engaged and motivated is one of the biggest challenges for educators. Whether you’re teaching online or in a traditional classroom, using creative strategies can help boost student confidence and enthusiasm. In this post, we’ll explore 25 simple yet
Curriculum Planning Tips, Student Engagement, Teaching Tips Setting Effective Short-Term ESL Goals (with Free Florentis Learning Plan Template)
March 19, 2025 | Author: Florentis Learning
A few years ago, I had a bright A2 student named Mia who loved English but felt “stuck.” She’d been studying for over a year but couldn’t see her progress. During one lesson, she said, “Teacher, will I ever sound
ESL Holiday Teaching Ideas, Teaching Tips Saint Patrick’s Day ESL Activities: Fun Ideas, Vocabulary, and Ready-Made Lessons
March 16, 2025 | Author: Florentis Learning
Bring the Luck of the Irish to Your ESL Classroom ☘️ Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with ready-made lessons, creative classroom ideas, and festive activities your students will love—all from Florentis Learning. Saint Patrick’s Day is a wonderful time to bring
Digital Nomad ESL Teachers The Ultimate Travel Kit for Online ESL Teachers
May 30, 2018 | Author: Florentis Learning
As an online ESL teacher, I love the flexibility of teaching from anywhere. Whether I’m traveling for work or personal reasons, I always make sure I have a compact, lightweight travel kit that allows me to teach my regular students
Digital Nomad ESL Teachers Travelling Teacher – Portable Backgrounds
December 8, 2017 | Author: Florentis Learning
I’ve been teaching for just over four months. As part of my full-time job, I’m required to travel for work occasionally. Initially, I thought that I would just not teach when I was on travel status, but given jet lag,
Teacher Life Reflecting on 100 Days with VIPTeacher: Insights and Opportunities for Aspiring Online Educators
November 12, 2017 | Author: Florentis Learning
Embarking on a journey with VIPTeacher (formerly VIPKid) has been an enriching experience, marking 100 days of online ESL teaching with VIPKID that have been both fulfilling and insightful. Today marks a milestone! For all teachers, 100 days has meaning,
Teaching Tips Why You Should Use Puppets in Online Teaching (And How to Get Started!)
October 15, 2017 | Author: Florentis Learning
Today I posted a question on a Facebook group for VIPKID Online Teachers. The question I posed was, “What is one prop that you own that you never use?” I was shocked that there were so many people who said
