About the store
My resources are designed, start to finish, for ESL students. Unlike other materials that are modified for multilingual learners, Limitless Language materials have ESL students as the primary focus from the very beginning. You'll find language lessons for social and instructional vocabulary and grammar, as well as numerous content area resources. All of the materials are aligned to the WIDA Consortium English Language Development Standards.
Additionally, my activities place a high emphasis on student engagement. You'll discover FUN and EFFECTIVE resources such as gallery walks, vocabulary bingo, pixel art, virtual field trips, card games, BOOM cards, board games and more, in addition to worksheets, readings, and comprehension sets.
Accessing these best practice resources saves you TIME and prevents STRESS. Learning a language can be both empowering and fun. Check out my Teachers Pay Teachers shop to see how my resources can support you and your students.
Read more
All resources
Filters
Grade
Subject
Resource type
Standard
WIDA ACCESS Test Taking Strategies for ESL students
We all know that ESL teachers prepare like crazy for the annual ACCESS test, but what about the students? Are they familiar with standardized test formats and questions? Do they know important test-taking strategies that can help them maximize their points and score higher? Have no fear! The ACCESS Test Taking Strategies interactive Google Slides is HERE for you! This Google Slides lesson is for you to present and for students to practice at the same time. The slide deck addresses all four langu
4th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Speaking & Listening
Careers and Jobs Lesson and activities for ESL students
Teach your ESL students about different jobs and career path options with this engaging, multi-day lesson, designed specifically for multilingual learners. This lesson is zero prep and includes everything from introducing vocabulary to writing a (scaffolded) paragraph about a future profession. The following activities are included in this Google Drive folder: Vocabulary introductionVocab fill-in-the-blank exerciseCareer vocabulary interactive vocab puzzle (whole group activity)Notes sheets (3
5th - 12th
Other (World Language), Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+9
Cognate Activities and Project for ESL and Bilingual students
Teaching cognates is an excellent way to build up your ESL students' language abilities, as well as empower them with a new language learning strategy! Once students understand cognates and the similarities that English and Spanish share, they feel more confident tackling new words and texts because they have a clear skill to employ. This resource is a Google Drive folder with no-prep cognate activities, designed for Spanish-speaking ESL students. The activities included are the following:3 Cogn
5th - 9th
Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.3
, CCRA.L.4
+1
Transition Words Google Slides task for ESL, bilingual--flower themed for spring
Are you teaching about use of transition words? Are you an ESL teacher or you have ESL students in your Language Arts classroom and you need a way to support them? Then this resource is for you! This flower and spring themed Transition Word Google Slides activity is carefully scaffolded to help multilingual learners understand and use transition words in their writing. With language supports and step-by-step application of the transition word vocabulary, this slides deck is an engaging and ZERO
5th - 8th
Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.L.1
+4
Food and Dining for ESL Newcomers WHOLE UNIT
A whole unit on food for ESL Newcomers! Everything is included for you from vocabulary introduction slides, to speaking prompts, listening comprehension, to flashcards for practice, gallery walks, assessments and more! This unit is absolutely no prep and has everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess food and dining vocabulary. A google form test is included as well as a project. Grading rubric included. This food unit is so fun and students love sharing their favorite foods
4th - 12th
Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.10
, CCRA.W.4
+7
My Community Bundle for Newcomer ESL
This bundle includes two community themed vocabulary, speaking, and writing products for ESL Newcomers (can also work for SPED). My Community Intro lesson:This is a fun, hands-on lesson about places in the community, designed specifically for ESL beginner and newcomer students. The Google Slides presentation is English/Spanish, but it is editable, so you can change out (or add to) the language translations. I recommend using the Slides presentation to pre-teach all the vocabulary to your ELLs, a
4th - 8th
Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
Transition Words Google Slides task for ESL, snowflake themed
Are you teaching about use of transition words? Are you an ESL teacher or you have ESL students in your Language Arts classroom and you need a way to support them? Then this resource is for you! This snow and winter themed Transition Word Google Slides activity is carefully scaffolded to help multilingual learners understand and use transition words in their writing. With language supports and step-by-step application of the transition word vocabulary, this slides deck is an engaging and ZERO p
5th - 8th
Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.L.1
+4
Apostrophe S Possessive Nouns Pixel Art Snowflake Activity for ELA and ESL
Are your students making mistakes with apostrophe S usage? Do you need to review the rules but you want something fun and seasonal? Look no further! This (rainbow) snowflake-themed pixel art resource is a fun and NO PREP way to assess your students' understanding of using apostrophe S with possessive nouns. Students read each phrase in the question column and then they convert the phrase to the correct possessive form using the apostrophe S structure. Example: The dog of Marco --> Ma
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts
CCSS
W.5.4
, CCRA.L.1
How to Write an Email bilingual Google Slides for ESL
Are you tired of getting emails from students that are written in the subject line? Do your students email you with conufusing messages and no writing etiquette? Then this bilingual How to Write an Email resource is for you! This Google Slides activity (which also comes with a printable version) teaches students, step by step, how to compose an email correctly. The following topics are covered: When might you need to write an email to a teacher?Finding and typing out email addressesHow to writ
4th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.6
, CCRA.L.1
+4
A and An Pumpkin Pixel Art Activity for ELA and ESL
Are your students making mistakes with "a" and "an" usage? Do you need to review the rules but you want something fun and seasonal? Look no further! This Pumpkin-themed pixel art resource is a fun and NO PREP way to assess your students' understanding of a/an. As students read each word, they write in the answer box which indefinite article should go in front of the word, a or an. If they are correct, the box will turn a color and a certain number of pixels appear in the mystery picture. *Stu
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
W.5.4
, CCRA.L.1
Scaffolded Daily Speaking Prompts for ESL Students
Are you trying to get your ESL actually speaking and producing language? Do they seem a bit stuck, even if they understand what you are saying? Then try out this carefully scaffolded Google Slides deck of 62 daily speaking prompts, designed specifically to support Newcomer to High Beginner MLs. This deck would also be of great use in an LLD or speech therapy classroom. There are 3 sections to the Speaking Prompts: Back to School/Newcomer level, Culture and Holidays, and Intermediate Level (c
4th - 12th
Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.6
, CCRA.L.1
+2
Also included in: WIDA ACCESS Practice MEGA BUNDLE for ESL--all levels, all domains
Types of Sentences St. Patrick's Day Pixel Art for middle and high school
Are your students studying types of sentences? Are you teaching declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentence types but you want something fun and seasonal? Look no further! This Saint Patrick's Day themed pixel art resource is a fun and NO PREP way to assess your students' understanding of sentence types. As students read each sentence, they write in the answer box what type of sentence it is. If they are correct, the box will turn a color and a certain number of pixels app
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts
CCSS
L.5.3
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.L.1
+2
Esperanza Rising FULL UNIT for ESL and SPED grades 5-8
Are you teaching the wonderful novel Esperanza Rising but you need materials that are designed for ESL and/or Special Education students? Look no further! This Google Drive folder is an entire unit worth of materials. The vocabulary, quiz questions, grading rubrics, and activities are all designed to develop grade level language usage. Comprehension questions are straightforward and are written with clear, simple language so that ML students or students with learning differences can easily acc
5th - 8th
Close Reading, English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+19
Types of Sentences Valentine's Day Pixel Art
Are your students studying types of sentences? Are you teaching declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentence types but you want something fun and seasonal? Look no further! This Valentine's Day themed pixel art resource is a fun and NO PREP way to assess your students' understanding of sentence types. As students read each sentence, they write in the answer box what type of sentence it is. If they are correct, the box will turn a color and a certain number of pixels appear
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing
CCSS
L.5.3
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.L.1
+2
Pixel Art Valentine's Figurative Language for middle and high school
Do you want a fun but practical Valentine's Day activity for your Language Arts classroom?? Do you want to teach your students about figurative language types but you want a seasonal resource? Then look no further! This Valentine's themed pixel art resource is a fun and NO PREP way to have students practice figurative language with a February and Valentine theme. As students read each question or prompt, they write in the answer box. If they are correct, the box will turn a color and a certain
5th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
L.5.3
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.L.1
+5
CVC and Letter Blend readings for ESL Newcomers --GROWING Google Drive folder
A growing Google Drive folder of basic reading and phonics skills activities for ESL, SLIFE, and/or Special Ed students. Files include readings on 18 common consonant letter blends and a CVC reading and matching activity. Each reading has comprehension questions or a draw and label task that follows it. This is an excellent way to teach ML student to read English while building vocabulary in a meaningful context. This folder is growing and more blends and reading tasks will be added. The activ
2nd - 7th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.3.3
, RF.3.3c
, RF.3.3d
+6
Also included in: Handwriting and Basic Reading Skills Bundle for ESL, SLIFE, and SPED
Pixel Art Christmas Figurative Language for middle and high school
Do you want a fun but practical Christmas activity for your Language Arts classroom?? Do you want to teach your students about figurative language types but you want a seasonal resource? Then look no further! This Christmas themed pixel art resource is a fun and NO PREP way to have students practice figurative language with a winter and Christmas theme. As students read each question or prompt, they write in the answer box. If they are correct, the box will turn a color and a certain number of
5th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Other (ELA)
CCSS
L.5.3
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.L.1
+5
Pixel Art Christmas Vocabulary and Trivia for ESL
Do you want a fun but practical Christmas activity for your ESL students?? Do you want to teach your students about American Christmastime traditions and vocabualry? Then look no further! This Christmas themed pixel art resource is a fun and NO PREP way to have students investigate American Christmas traditions and to learn new holiday vocabulary words. As students read each question or prompt, they write in the answer box. If they are correct, the box will turn a color and a certain number of
5th - 12th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, World History
CCSS
L.5.3
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.L.1
+2
Also included in: ESL Christmas and Winter Bundle for Beginners, Newcomers
Winter, Christmas Pixel Art Types of Sentences
Are your students studying types of sentences? Are you teaching declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentence types but you want something fun and seasonal? Look no further! This Christmas and winter - themed pixel art resource is a fun and NO PREP way to assess your students' understanding of sentence types. As students read each sentence, they write in the answer box what type of sentence it is. If they are correct, the box will turn a color and a certain number of pixels
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts
CCSS
L.5.3
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.L.1
+2
Also included in: ESL Christmas and Winter Bundle for Beginners, Newcomers
Showing 1-19 of 19 results
About the store
Experience
My resources are designed, start to finish, for ESL students. Unlike other materials that are modified for multilingual learners, Limitless Language materials have ESL students as the primary focus from the very beginning. You'll find language lessons for social and instructional vocabulary and grammar, as well as numerous content area resources. All of the materials are aligned to the WIDA Consortium English Language Development Standards.
Additionally, my activities place a high emphasis on student engagement. You'll discover FUN and EFFECTIVE resources such as gallery walks, vocabulary bingo, pixel art, virtual field trips, card games, BOOM cards, board games and more, in addition to worksheets, readings, and comprehension sets.
Accessing these best practice resources saves you TIME and prevents STRESS. Learning a language can be both empowering and fun. Check out my Teachers Pay Teachers shop to see how my resources can support you and your students.
Awards & shining teacher moments
-Exemplary Educator Award 2023
-4 years Private and 6 years Certified Public School ESL teaching experience grades K-12
-Trilingual--personal experience learning a second language
-District SIOP Trainer
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands