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Rachel Berntsen
Feb 24, 20213 min read
7 creative writing prompts to increase your student's interest in writing
Here are 7 creative writing prompts to get your middle school or high school student interested in independent writing!
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Rachel Berntsen
Sep 4, 20202 min read
Learning English on your own
Are you learning English independently? Read this post to learn some of the ways that I can help you with your independent learning!
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Rachel Berntsen
Jul 31, 20202 min read
3 ways to motivate your student to read
Need some ideas to help you motivate your student to read independently? Read this post for 3 suggestions!
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Rachel Berntsen
Jul 3, 20202 min read
Staying motivated with your English learning
Why are you learning English? Your answer is important because it will help you stay motivated as you continue to learn English.
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Rachel Berntsen
Jun 19, 20203 min read
How to analyze a text
Do you ever struggle to make sense of a passage you're reading, to figure out what you're supposed to learn from it? This post can help you!
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Rachel Berntsen
Jun 5, 20203 min read
Summer activities to keep you engaged with your English learning
Here are a list of ways to stay engaged with your English learning over the summer!
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Rachel Berntsen
May 22, 20202 min read
Reading tips to keep your students engaged this summer
Want to know how to encourage your students to keep reading this summer? Check out these fun ideas!
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Rachel Berntsen
May 8, 20203 min read
Your speaking partner doesn't have to be a native English speaker
In this post, learn some of the benefits of having a non-native speaking partner!
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Rachel Berntsen
Apr 24, 20205 min read
Using textual evidence
In this post, I explain ways in which a student can support their findings using textual evidence.
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Rachel Berntsen
Apr 11, 20202 min read
How to improve your vocabulary
Here are some easy (and fun) ways to help you expand your vocabulary!
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Rachel Berntsen
Mar 27, 20203 min read
Things to track while you're reading
Want to know which aspects of a story you should consider while you read? Check out this post for the answers!
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Rachel Berntsen
Mar 20, 20203 min read
Those pesky things called commas
Want a better understanding of when to use commas? Read this post to find out the four most common uses of commas!
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Rachel Berntsen
Mar 13, 20203 min read
Myth buster
Let's bust some myths that surround online tutoring!
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Rachel Berntsen
Mar 6, 20203 min read
Why online tutoring?
This post lists five of the reasons why I love online tutoring, and why others should be open to trying it out!
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