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Author: Kristine Totanes

Hello there! My name is Kristine, and I'm an ESL instructor who has a zest for both teaching and learning. A U.S.-born Filipino American who has taught ESL to students in the United States and the Philippines, I've learned how to reconcile seemingly opposing cultures and foster my own sense of identity through my own cultural and national heritage. I've also gained a wider appreciation of other people’s beliefs and cultural values–and even become a better teacher as a result. As the founder of The English Blog, I long to connect with teachers from all cultural backgrounds and walks of life. Besides sharing my own experiences and tips on ESL teaching, I hope to gain insights and advice from fellow English teachers around the world. A lifelong learner, I'll never stop expanding my circle and improving my craft as a teacher, so please feel free to send me a message through The English Blog and say hello!

The CEFR: Why It’s Important for Language Teachers Like You

Posted on May 11, 2020June 24, 2020 by Kristine Totanes

The CEFR is a standard for measuring language proficiency. It helps language teachers accurately gauge students’ English levels as well as their own.

Thriving as an Introverted ESL Teacher

Posted on April 21, 2020June 24, 2020 by Kristine Totanes

I am an introvert, and I am a teacher. As paradoxical as that may sound, introverted teachers enjoy a wealth of benefits that many extroverted teachers may not have, such as the ability to easily connect with quiet, introverted students and the kind of creativity that comes from planning lessons in their “caves of solitude.”…

How to Model Dialogues in the Classroom

Posted on April 12, 2020June 24, 2020 by Kristine Totanes

Having spent countless hours in the ESL classroom as a teacher, I have learned the importance of modeling for students, especially for those at the beginner level. So, what exactly is “modeling”? Yes, it is most commonly known as the work of a fashion model, but, in the ESL classroom, it is known as a…

Why Teach English as a Second Language?

Posted on April 2, 2020June 24, 2020 by Kristine Totanes

With the Western world’s growing political, economic, and cultural influence on the rest of society, it should come as no surprise that English is increasing in usage as a global lingua franca. According to Mark Robson (2013), Director of English and Exams at the British Council, 1.75 billion people around the world speak English at a “useful”…

ESA Teaching Methodology

Posted on April 1, 2020June 24, 2020 by Kristine Totanes

Whether you are teaching a 1:1 writing class or a group conversation class, you have come to class with a plan, also known as a “lesson plan,” a guide for what you will teach your students and how you will teach them. Although the rigidity of your lesson plan’s structure may depend on a host…

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