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Do your online students seem shy, distracted, or unmotivated? In this video, Megan (Canadian teacher with 20+ years of experience and founder of Florentis Learning) shares 5 simple strategies to build real rapport with your ESL students online. These methods are low prep, practical, and tested — perfect for creating trust and boosting student engagement.

You’ll learn:
✅ How to use student names to personalize lessons
✅ Why showing authentic emotion builds connection
✅ Quick “check-in” routines that students love
✅ How to tap into student interests (Minecraft, dinosaurs, superheroes, etc.)
✅ Why celebrating small wins motivates learners
⭐ Plus: One tech tool that completely transformed a distracted student!

This training is for:

ESL teachers who want to increase student participation
Online tutors who need classroom management tips
Homeschooling parents teaching English at home

👉 Free Guide: 25 Tips to Improve Student Motivation & Engagement [link in description]
👉 Free Interactive Question Wheel Tool [link in description]

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0:00 – Introduction: Why Rapport Matters in Online ESL Teaching
0:53 – Tip #1: Use Student Names Often (personalization strategy)
2:57 – Tip #2: Show Emotion & Match Student Energy (connection through presence)
3:42 – Tip #3: Start with Personal Check-Ins (question wheel demo)
4:22 – Tip #4: Use Student Interests in Lessons (stories, games, rewards)
6:06 – Tip #5: Celebrate Every Win (motivation & recognition)
8:07 – Bonus Tip: Be Authentic & Consistent (long-term trust building)
9:15 – Recap & Free Teacher Resources (blog + 25 tips guide)