Vague feedback is the enemy of progress. Parents and students need to know exactly where the student stands. This is where we reference the domains of language: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
Use these templates to write concise, specific comments quickly.
Short standardized phrases teachers use to indicate proficiency. sample esl report card comments verified
ESL students often hear more about what they cannot do than what they can. A verified comment should always open with a strength. This builds confidence and validates the student's hard work.
Before you finalize your report card, check these 3 boxes: Vague feedback is the enemy of progress
Use when commenting on English use within academic subjects.
"Despite being a Level ___, [Student] consistently..." "Needs explicit instruction in [phonemes/syntax/academic vocabulary]." "Is progressing faster than expected in [skill], likely due to [effort/L1 support/attendance]." "Please celebrate that [Student] recently started..." ESL students often hear more about what they
Use when student can handle simple conversations and short texts but needs support with complexity.