One of the standout features of the TESL Ontario Annual Conference 2025 (Nov 19–21) will be its two powerful keynote addresses, which promise to set the tone for deep reflection…
Consider your teaching philosophy as a guide, or roadmap, and a reflection of your beliefs about the role of the teacher, how language is learned, and the kind of learning…
I found an effective technique for students to learn phrases; it involves partnering them up and exchanging dialogue. This forces them not only to practice the phrases, but to create…
What is digital duct tape? As I see it, digital duct tape is the act of creating or improvising problem-solving with basic technology tools to solve a teaching challenge. By…
I recently had the opportunity to design a language workshop for students on the condition that it had to be different from their usual classroom activities. I saw this as…
ESL teachers know that feedback is one of the most powerful tools for helping students succeed. But providing meaningful feedback can be tricky as it requires balancing learners’ cognitive, behavioural,…
