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Intensive ESL

The Governing Board and Intensive ESL

Elizabeth June 9, 2022 The Governing Board and Intensive ESL2023-02-06T14:39:04-05:00 Intensive ESL No Comment
Do you have questions about the role of the Governing Board (Conseil d’établissement) with respect to the Intensive ESL project, or any other project, in your school? At the last…
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ESL Competencies

The Linguistic Risk-Taking Passport: Take the Risk!

Elizabeth May 18, 2022 The Linguistic Risk-Taking Passport: Take the Risk!2022-05-25T12:06:25-04:00 ESL Competencies No Comment
 A C1 project that develops the strategy of risk-taking for Intensive students, and Secondary Cycle 1 students. A passport that takes students outside their linguistic comfort zone by taking risks…
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Intensive ESL

IntenSIG Spring Gig 2022

Elizabeth May 18, 2022 IntenSIG Spring Gig 20222022-06-02T11:04:51-04:00 Intensive ESL No Comment
IntenSIG SPRING GIG 2022: Entrepreneurship in the Intensive ESL Classroom After two years of online IntenSIG Cafés, we finally met in person! The IntenSIG team would like to thank Heather…
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Past Events

Upcoming Event: Hot Topics in Intensive ESL 2

Elizabeth April 8, 2022 Upcoming Event: Hot Topics in Intensive ESL 22022-04-21T14:54:30-04:00 Past Events No Comment
In our first session of Hot Topics in Intensive ESL, Intensive teachers got together online to share their experiences with different Intensive models, the ESL teacher shortage, and how ESL…
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Intensive ESL

S.O.S. Pirates! The Junior Tech Challenge 2022

Elizabeth February 16, 2022 S.O.S. Pirates! The Junior Tech Challenge 20222022-03-31T10:31:14-04:00 Intensive ESL No Comment
Ahoy matey! Are you looking for a Science and Technology project that can be easily integrated into your Intensive ESL Classroom?  This year's Junior Tech Challenge, Pirates! is a great…
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Pedagogical Practices

Include IncluSIG in Your Inclusive Classroom

Elizabeth September 2, 2021 Include IncluSIG in Your Inclusive Classroom2021-09-08T14:00:42-04:00 Pedagogical Practices No Comment
(Try saying that 3 times fast!) An Interview with Michelle Paquette, chair of IncluSIG, SPEAQ’s Special Interest Group to support Inclusive Education. Michelle Paquette, IncluSIG chair and more… Michelle Paquette…
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Intensive ESL

Interview: A Science and Technology LES for Intensive ESL Students

Elizabeth August 19, 2021 Interview: A Science and Technology LES for Intensive ESL Students2022-02-17T14:40:23-05:00 Intensive ESL No Comment
  I spoke with Isabelle Mapleston, an Intensive ESL teacher at the CSSMI who has been presenting the annual Junior Tech Challenge to her students for the past 3 years. …
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Past Events

Upcoming Intensive Talks! web event (Engaging ESL Students with Hands-on Activities on June 9 @ 3:45 pm)

Carolyn Buteau May 30, 2021 Upcoming Intensive Talks! web event (Engaging ESL Students with Hands-on Activities on June 9 @ 3:45 pm)2021-09-13T11:37:47-04:00 Past Events
Engaging ESL Students with Hands-on Activities Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2020 at 3:45 pm (EST) Description: Join us for a special virtual session for ESL specialists! This session will focus…
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ESL Competencies

Icebreakers for the Online Classroom

Elizabeth March 30, 2021 Icebreakers for the Online Classroom2021-09-01T13:28:09-04:00 ESL Competencies No Comment
Spring is here, the snow is melting, and ice is breaking everywhere! Inspired by nature, we want to share some engaging icebreakers that we have been using in our online…
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Pedagogical Practices

Making Friends with Failure

Carolyn Buteau January 27, 2021 Making Friends with Failure2021-09-01T11:52:04-04:00 Pedagogical Practices No Comment
Way back when I was in second grade I had an amazing homeroom teacher, Mrs. Finley, who taught me how to knit using two wooden pencils and some yarn. I…
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Past Events

Upcoming Intensive Talks! web event (Engaging ESL Students with Hands-on Activities on Dec 9 @ 3:45 pm)

Carolyn Buteau December 7, 2020 Upcoming Intensive Talks! web event (Engaging ESL Students with Hands-on Activities on Dec 9 @ 3:45 pm)2021-09-13T11:39:55-04:00 Past Events
Engaging ESL Students with Hands-on Activities   ***All spots have been filled. Please visit the Intensive Talks Archives for the recording.*** Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 3:45 pm (EST)…
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Interviews

Diary of an ESL Teacher During the Time of COVID-19

Elizabeth June 11, 2020 Diary of an ESL Teacher During the Time of COVID-192021-09-01T11:36:46-04:00 Interviews No Comment
During the pandemic, I have had the opportunity to meet many extraordinary teachers and consultants from all over Quebec who have reached out to share their experiences to help their…
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Intensive ESL

Teaching COVID-Style

Elizabeth June 4, 2020 Teaching COVID-Style2021-09-01T11:38:26-04:00 Intensive ESL No Comment
  Olga Chashka is an Intensive ESL teacher at CS des Découvreurs.  She is currently teaching her students in the classroom, and online.  Her positivity and enthusiasm will impress you. …
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Intensive ESL

chalk.n.coffee: An ESL Podcast for the Times

Elizabeth May 30, 2020 chalk.n.coffee: An ESL Podcast for the Times2022-02-24T10:15:38-05:00 Intensive ESL No Comment
We have recently been witness to an unprecedented generosity within our ESL community.  Everyone is sharing ideas and offering help in a plethora of ways. Hello! My name is Jacqueline…
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Elementary ESL Café Summary Document

Elizabeth May 26, 2020 Elementary ESL Café Summary Document2021-09-01T12:14:19-04:00 Intensive ESL No Comment
The first Online Elementary ESL Café was held on May 22, 2020.  ESL professionals from all over Quebec met on Zoom for an hour and a half of sharing, discussing,…
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Intensive ESL

IntenSIG CAFÉ Collaborative Document

Elizabeth May 12, 2020 IntenSIG CAFÉ Collaborative Document2021-09-01T11:53:35-04:00 Intensive ESL No Comment
In the present extraordinary context, the situation in education is evolving at a rapid pace and the need for collaboration is more than ever necessary to support and help each…
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ESL Competencies

MISSION POSSIBLE: ESL Challenges for Primary and Secondary Students

Elizabeth April 21, 2020 MISSION POSSIBLE: ESL Challenges for Primary and Secondary Students2021-09-01T13:22:13-04:00 ESL Competencies No Comment
These missions were created by consultants from LEARN, SPEAQ and the CSDL, and were developed for students to practice English at home in a safe and motivating way. Choose the…
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Pedagogical Practices

We Need a New Mantra: What Will Yours Be?

Elizabeth March 26, 2020 We Need a New Mantra: What Will Yours Be?2021-09-01T12:13:48-04:00 Pedagogical Practices No Comment
We Need a New Mantra: What Will Yours Be?  Mantras are one way to practice mindfulness because we focus on a word or phrase as a way to calm and…
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Intensive ESL

Get a Grip! Junior Tech Challenge 2020

Elizabeth January 21, 2020 Get a Grip! Junior Tech Challenge 20202022-02-21T10:11:49-05:00 Intensive ESL No Comment
Get a Grip! Junior Tech Challenge 2020 Are you looking for a fun science and technology LES that will provide your students with the perfect conditions for practicing English and…
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Interviews

SPEAQ Convention 2019

Elizabeth December 3, 2019 SPEAQ Convention 20192021-09-01T12:17:58-04:00 Interviews
Journal of a Participant: My SPEAQ 2019 Convention in Montreal #yourpotential Thursday November 21 2:00 PM Preamble I’m ready to go. Bags packed, workshops ready. I decide to leave my…
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