English Language Learners

Access a rich collection of English as a Second Language (ESL) resources designed to support learners across international contexts. Whether you’re teaching Key Stage 3, IGCSE ESL, or supporting EAL students in mainstream English classrooms, this page offers practical tools to build language proficiency, reading comprehension, and academic confidence.

Explore:

  • Printable and digital grammar and vocabulary activities
  • Reading comprehension exercises with scaffolding strategies
  • Speaking and listening tasks for classroom interaction
  • IGCSE English Second Language exam preparation
  • Culturally responsive resources tailored for multilingual learners

Perfect for ESL teachers, EAL coordinators, and language support staff, these materials help learners thrive in English-medium environments while promoting fluency, accuracy, and engagement.

Resources by Topic:

ESL Resources: Sport and Leisure

ESL Resources: Communication and Media

ESL Resources: Living Cultures

ESL Resources: Natural World

ESL Resources: Speaking

ESL Resources: Listening

ESL Phrasal Verbs

Download: EAL Student Support Megabundle


Vocabulary Translations:

EAL & ELL Support: Korean Translations


Arabic Translations

English and Arabic Tier 1 and Tier 2 Vocabulary needed to access content in thematic unit for the ESL GCSE and to support English Language Learners in mainstream English lessons. Phonetic readings are also given to support students for key vocab.

Year 8 English – Gothic Suspense Key Vocab to Arabic ELE

Year 8 English – Gothic Suspense Key Vocab to Arabic

Year 9 & 10 English – Of Mice and Men Key Vocab to Arabic

Year 9, 10 & 11 English – Edexcel iGCSE Non-Fiction Key Vocab to Arabic

Year 10 & 11 English – Great Expectations Key Vocab to Arabic

Year 10 ESL – Extreme Sports Key Vocab to Arabic

PETER Paragraphs – ESL Arabic Translation

Sentence starters in both English and Arabic for analytical writing support

ELL Arabic 2

PEE Paragraphs – ESL Weaker Arabic Translation                                                         

Sentence starters in both English and Arabic for analytical writing support

ELL Arabic 3

Czech Translations

English and Czech Tier 1 and Tier 2 Vocabulary needed to access content in thematic unit content for the British Curriculum and to support English Language Learners in mainstream English lessons.

Colour connotations

Emotive Vocabulary

PETER Paragraph sentence starters for analysis

Sensory detail for creative writing

Story Mountain


EAL & ESL English Resources:

Story Mountain:

ESL

ESL Writing Checklist

ESL 2

IELTs Missteps: Improve your English