Author Archives: Elizabeth
Ready, Set, Go: A Workshop with 4 1/2 Corners!
Once again, IntenSIG presented a well-received workshop at the 2023 SPEAQ Annual Convention. Our dedicated members skillfully organized four stations showcasing their favourite C1 and C3 activities to engaged participants.…
Intensig Spring Gig 2023: Hook Them on a Book!
Every year, the IntenSIG team organizes a highly anticipated full-day workshop for Intensive teachers from all across Quebec. This year, on Friday, May 26, we held our exciting Spring Gig…
Are You Ready to Take a Risk? Prêt.e à prendre un risque?
Julie Paré and Elizabeh Alloul | April 13, 2023 (Updated November 23, 2023) Les autrices ont pris le risque d’écrire le présent article dans leur langue seconde. We’ve decided to…
The Governing Board and Intensive ESL
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…
The Linguistic Risk-Taking Passport: Take the Risk!
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…
IntenSIG Spring Gig 2022
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…
Upcoming Event: Hot Topics in Intensive ESL 2
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…
S.O.S. Pirates! The Junior Tech Challenge 2022
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…
Include IncluSIG in Your Inclusive Classroom
(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…
Interview: A Science and Technology LES for Intensive ESL Students
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. …
Icebreakers for the Online Classroom
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…
Diary of an ESL Teacher During the Time of COVID-19
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…
Teaching COVID-Style
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. …
chalk.n.coffee: An ESL Podcast for the Times
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…
Elementary ESL Café Summary Document
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,…
IntenSIG CAFÉ Collaborative Document
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…
MISSION POSSIBLE: ESL Challenges for Primary and Secondary Students
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…
We Need a New Mantra: What Will Yours Be?
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…
Get a Grip! Junior Tech Challenge 2020
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…
SPEAQ Convention 2019
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…