English by Crystal

All things teaching and learning English

  • Social reading to engage with global issues

    Social reading to engage with global issues

    Struggling to discuss global issues in language class? Social reading & annotation can help! This post explores an activity using real-world texts to spark deeper discussions & critical thinking. Learn how to bring global issues to life in your classroom!

  • Building community through group discussions

    Building community through group discussions

    Discover how group discussions in English classrooms can enhance learning experiences and foster competence and community among students.

  • What is a Lexile Level anyway?

    What is a Lexile Level anyway?

    There are many different ways to measure how easy or difficult a text is to read, and the Lexile Level system is one tool you can use to compare the difficulty of a text with other texts.

This is how it all started…

My journey began with a curiosity about the world. After years of teaching in different contexts around the globe, I’ve learned a lot about teaching and learning!

With a decade of experience in the English classroom, I bring a wide range of expertise to my work. And I hope to share it with you here!

Learn more about me here.

Crystal Rose-Wainstock headshot

Crystal Rose-Wainstock

English Instructor