Tour my real high school ESL classroom and see the visual supports, organization systems, student supply stations, group seating, and classroom tools I use with multilingual learners.
Teaching The Tell-Tale Heart can be challenging when English learners are still developing the language they need to understand Poe. Learn how to make this classic accessible to ESL teens with A1–B2 adapted reading, audio support, comprehension activities, literary analysis, speaking, text evidence, and scaffolded writing.
Teaching The Monkey’s Paw to English learners does not mean removing the suspense or literary analysis. Learn how to scaffold vocabulary, reading, audio, discussion, and literary analysis so secondary ESL students can successfully access this classic short story.
Use beginning-of-year ESL assessments to identify students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing needs without overwhelming them. These practical diagnostic ideas help secondary ESL teachers plan instruction, form groups, and establish useful language goals.
These nine ESL icebreakers are designed for middle and high school students who need low-pressure, age-appropriate ways to connect. Every activity includes A1–B2 modifications and an option for shy newcomers.
Help multilingual learners set realistic language-learning goals they can understand and track. This secondary ESL guide includes A1–B2 examples for speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar.
Writing language objectives for high school ESL does not have to feel complicated. Learn how to create clear, practical language objectives that support speaking, reading, writing, listening, and academic vocabulary in secondary classrooms.
Authentic videos can help high school English learners practice listening, vocabulary, discussion, and real-world comprehension. Learn how to choose short videos, scaffold the language, and turn authentic media into teen-friendly ESL lessons.
Welcoming a newcomer English learner in high school can feel overwhelming, especially when students arrive with limited English. This first 30 days plan gives secondary ESL teachers a practical roadmap for routines, survival English, speaking support, and classroom confidence.
Need first day activities for ELL students? These simple ESL activities help newcomers feel safe and build confidence from day one.
Teaching English learners in high school requires a different approach than teaching younger students. These 15 ESL teaching strategies for teens are designed to boost participation, build confidence, and support language development without feeling childish.