120 ESL Report Card Comments - for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Students

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120 ESL Report Card Comments

Report card comments must be helpful, descriptive, and provide guidance, all within a few words. ESL report card comments focus on reading, writing, and speaking English.

Here, we have compiled a list of 120 ESL report card comments to help you communicate with your students and guide them to English language proficiency.

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ESL report card comments

30 Speaking: ESL Report Card Comments

ESL Speaking Report Card Comments for Beginners

ESL report card comment for beginners 1
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} does well with sound-letter relationships.
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ESL report card comment for beginners 2
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is struggling with sound-letter relationships.
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ESL report card comment for beginners 3
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} needs more practice sounding out letters.
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ESL report card comment for beginners 4
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} does well with verbal expression in English.
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ESL report card comment for beginners 5
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is struggling with verbally expressing {formmenu: name=gender; himself; default=herself} in English.
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ESL report card comment for beginners 6
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is gaining confidence in communicating with others in English.
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ESL report card comment for beginners 7
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can produce simple words and phrases in English well.
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ESL report card comment for beginners 8
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is struggling to produce simple words and phrases.
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ESL report card comment for beginners 9
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8}’s English language skills have improved.
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ESL report card comment for beginners 10
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is meeting expectations in speech areas.
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ESL Speaking Report Card Comments for Intermediate Students

ESL report card comment for intermediate students 1
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8}’s English speaking level is intermediate.
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ESL report card comment for intermediate students 2
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can produce simple sentences and phrases in English well.
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ESL report card comment for intermediate students 3
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} struggles to produce simple sentences and phrases in English.
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ESL report card comment for intermediate students 4
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is gaining confidence in communicating with their peers in English.
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ESL report card comment for intermediate students 5
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} needs more practice communicating with others in English.
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ESL report card comment for intermediate students 6
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can participate in simple class discussions in English.
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ESL report card comment for intermediate students 7
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} pauses commonly to think about how to communicate desired meaning.
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ESL report card comment for intermediate students 8
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can speak simply using basic vocabulary for common daily interactions.
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ESL report card comment for intermediate students 9
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} exhibits growing awareness of English grammar.
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ESL report card comment for intermediate students 10
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} sentence structures remain simple and repetitious.
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Advanced Speaking ESL Report Card Comments

ESL report card comment for advanced students 1
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can speak in complex sentences and phrases well.
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ESL report card comment for advanced students 2
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is making good progress, but needs help in these areas: {formtext: name=add your areas here; cols=12}.
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ESL report card comment for advanced students 3
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} easily communicates with others in English.
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ESL report card comment for advanced students 4
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} has expanded {formmenu: his; default=her; name=gender} vocabulary beyond everyday language.
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ESL report card comment for advanced students 5
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can {formmenu: narrate; default=describe; name=events} events in present, past, and future tenses.
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ESL report card comment for advanced students 6
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} makes few second language acquisition errors.
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ESL report card comment for advanced students 7
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is able to participate in extended academic and social discussions.
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ESL report card comment for advanced students 8
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} ‘s familiar with common English idioms and colloquialisms.
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ESL report card comment for advanced students 9
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is making good progress, but needs help in these areas: {formtext: name=areas of improvement; cols=18}.
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ESL report card comment for advanced students 10
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} has done a great job with {formtext: name=add here; cols=7}. However, {formmenu: he; default=she; name=gender} needs improvement with {formtext: name=area of improvement; cols=18}.
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30 Writing: ESL Report Card Comments

ESL Writing Report Card Comments for Beginners

ESL report card writing comment for beginners 1
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is unable to express themselves using self-generated writing.
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ESL report card writing comment for beginners 2
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} cannot participate meaningfully in grade appropriate writing assignments in English.
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ESL report card writing comment for beginners 3
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} demonstrates minimal understanding of English print conventions.
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ESL report card writing comment for beginners 4
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} resorts to using native language to produce simple sentences.
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ESL report card writing comment for beginners 5
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can communicate some entry-level, concrete words and phrases in English.
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ESL report card writing comment for beginners 6
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} struggles to identify English cognates in native language.
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ESL report card writing comment for beginners 7
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} struggles to identify common English word parts: affixes, suffixes, prefixes, base words.
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ESL report card writing comment for beginners 8
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} understands sound-letter relationships in English.
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ESL report card writing comment for beginners 9
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} shows limited ability to switch verb tenses in English writing.
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ESL report card writing comment for beginners 10
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is still building foundational English writing skills.
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ESL Writing Report Card Comments for Intermediate Students

ESL report card writing comment for intermediate students 1
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is making good progress, but needs help in these areas: {formtext: name=areas of improvement; cols=18}.
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ESL report card comment for intermediate students 2
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can briefly explain ideas using simple, self-generated writing on familiar topics.
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ESL report card comment for intermediate students 3
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} becoming fluent in high-frequency English words.
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ESL report card comment for intermediate students 4
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} occasionally exhibits features of primary language.
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ESL report card comment for intermediate students 5
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can produce simple sentences in English writing.
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ESL report card comment for intermediate students 6
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can sometimes meaningfully contribute to shared writing activities.
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ESL report card comment for intermediate students 7
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} commonly misspells words due to sound-letter relationships in English.
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ESL report card comment for intermediate students 8
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} demonstrates ability to quickly acquire and use high-frequency vocabulary in writing.
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ESL report card comment for intermediate students 9
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} writes English verbs using correct tense, with some errors.
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ESL report card comment for intermediate students 10
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8}’s foundational English writing skills are evident.
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Advanced Writing ESL Report Card Comments

ESL report card writing comment for advanced students 1
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} English vocabulary is approaching grade-level.
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ESL report card writing comment for advanced students 2
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} use predominantly grade appropriate English in most self-generated writing.
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ESL report card writing comment for advanced students 3
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can meaningfully participate in all grade appropriate shared writing exercises.
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ESL report card writing comment for advanced students 4
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} rarely relies on second-language acquisition support.
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ESL report card writing comment for advanced students 5
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} demonstrates understanding of English verb tenses in writing.
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ESL report card writing comment for advanced students 6
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is able to explain ideas in detail, using self-generated writing.
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ESL report card writing comment for advanced students 7
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} naturally incorporates new English vocabulary in writing.
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ESL report card writing comment for advanced students 8
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} demonstrates mastery of foundational English writing skills.
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ESL report card writing comment for advanced students 9
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} writes in English at a level of complexity comparable to native English writers.
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ESL report card writing comment for advanced students 10
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} does not incorrectly exhibit features of their primary language in their writing.
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30 Listening: ESL Report Card Comments

ESL Listening Report Card Comments for Beginners

ESL report card listening comment for beginners 1
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} has difficulty understanding simple conversations and discussions even with familiar topics.
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ESL report card listening comment for beginners 2
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} has difficulty distinguishing between individual words and phrases in English.
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ESL report card listening comment for beginners 3
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} relies heavily on linguistic supports (i.e. visuals, gestures, slower speech).
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ESL report card listening comment for beginners 4
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} rarely seeks clarification when failing to comprehend the English they hear.
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ESL report card listening comment for beginners 5
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is not able to engage meaningfully in classroom discussions on social or academic topics.
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ESL report card listening comment for beginners 6
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is struggling socially in class due to inability to communicate.
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ESL report card listening comment for beginners 7
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} needs extra practice on hearing high-frequency English vocabulary.
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ESL report card listening comment for beginners 8
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} would benefit greatly from an English-saturated environment.
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ESL report card listening comment for beginners 9
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is encouraged to follow along with English print while listening when available.
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ESL report card listening comment for beginners 10
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is unable to use knowledge of word parts in listening (i.e. prefixes, suffixes, base words).
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ESL Listening Report Card Comments for Intermediate Students

ESL report card listening comment for intermediate students 1
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} has difficulty understanding grade-level academic conversations in class.
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ESL report card listening comment for intermediate students 2
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can effectively distinguish between individual words and phrases in English.
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ESL report card listening comment for intermediate students 3
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} still relies on linguistic supports in class. (i.e. visuals, gestures, slower speech.
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ESL report card listening comment for intermediate students 4
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} demonstrates ability to seek clarification when failing to comprehend the English they hear.
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ESL report card listening comment for intermediate students 5
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is able to communicate with others in class.
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ESL report card listening comment for intermediate students 6
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} needs extra practice on hearing non-academic English vocabulary.
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ESL report card listening comment for intermediate students 7
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can function in an English-only environment.
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ESL report card listening comment for intermediate students 8
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} effectively uses cognates to help them understand unfamiliar English.
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ESL report card listening comment for intermediate students 9
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} uses knowledge of word parts in listening. (i.e. prefixes, suffixes, base words.)
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ESL report card listening comment for intermediate students 10
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} understands most main points and details from instructional interactions that have not been modified to accommodate them.
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Advanced Listening ESL Report Card Comments

ESL report card listening comment for advanced students 1
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can comprehend most grade-level academic and social conversations in class.
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ESL report card listening comment for intermediate students 2
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} no longer relies on linguistic supports in class. (i.e. visuals, gestures, slower speech.
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ESL report card listening comment for intermediate students 3
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} actively seeks clarification when struggling to comprehend the English they hear.
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ESL report card listening comment for intermediate students 4
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is able to communicate with others in class academically and socially.
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ESL report card listening comment for intermediate students 5
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} exhibits understanding of vocabulary on-level with English-speaking peers.
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ESL report card listening comment for intermediate students 6
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can excel in an English-only environment.
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ESL report card listening comment for intermediate students 7
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} struggles with English vocabulary only when complex academic or specialized language is used.
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ESL report card listening comment for intermediate students 8
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} understands main points and details from instructional interactions that have not been modified to accommodate them.
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ESL report card listening comment for intermediate students 9
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} utilizes English audio supports to help with writing, reading, and speaking English.
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ESL report card listening comment for intermediate students 10
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} no longer needs primary language support when listening to English.
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30 Reading: ESL Report Card Comments

ESL Reading Report Card Comments for Beginners

ESL report card reading comment for beginners 1
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} derives almost zero meaning from grade-appropriate English texts.
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ESL report card reading comment for beginners 2
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can comprehend some high-frequency, concrete, practiced words.
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ESL report card reading comment for beginners 3
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} needs visual supports to understand simple passages: images, gestures, objects.
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ESL report card reading comment for beginners 4
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is beginning to recognize environmental text in English (i.e. labels, signs, logos)
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ESL report card reading comment for beginners 5
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} struggles to decode grade-appropriate text due to lack of vocabulary.
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ESL report card reading comment for beginners 6
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} needs improvement with sound-letter relationships due to differences in primary language and English.
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ESL report card reading comment for beginners 7
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} unable to identify English word parts in vocabulary (i.e. prefixes, base words, suffixes).
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ESL report card reading comment for beginners 8
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} would benefit from more reading in primary language to help with foundational reading skills.
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ESL report card reading comment for beginners 9
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} relies heavily on visual supports in class.
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ESL report card reading comment for beginners 10
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} needs texts broken down into “chunks” to help decode.
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ESL Reading Report Card Comments for Intermediate Students

ESL report card reading comment for intermediate students 1
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can use reading aids such as illustrations, context clues, and text features to help understand the text.
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ESL report card reading comment for intermediate students 2
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can comprehend limited concepts when stories include familiar topics.
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ESL report card reading comment for intermediate students 3
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} easily recognizes and understands environmental print in English (i.e. labels, signs, logos).
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ESL report card reading comment for intermediate students 4
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} exhibits minor difficulty with sound-letter relationships due to differences in primary language and English.
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ESL report card reading comment for intermediate students 5
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can effectively use English sound-letter relationships to “sound out” unfamiliar words.
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ESL report card reading comment for intermediate students 6
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can derive meaning from a text of any length that uses mostly common and concrete vocabulary.
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ESL report card reading comment for intermediate students 7
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can recognize English words in writing that they commonly hear.
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ESL report card reading comment for intermediate students 8
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can identify common prefixes, suffixes, and base words in English.
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ESL report card reading comment for intermediate students 9
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} struggles to comprehend complex sentence structures.
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ESL report card reading comment for intermediate students 10
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} able to follow along with grade-appropriate academic texts using some visual support.
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Advanced Reading ESL Report Card Comments

ESL report card reading comment for advanced students 1
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} recognizes grade-appropriate sight vocabulary and high-frequency words.
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ESL report card reading comment for advanced students 2
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} demonstrates understanding of grade-appropriate texts comparably to native English-speakers.
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ESL report card reading comment for advanced students 3
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} effectively uses knowledge of word parts to decode reading (i.e. prefixes, suffixes, base words).
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ESL report card reading comment for advanced students 4
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} doesn’t rely on extra visual supports to understand grade-appropriate reading.
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ESL report card reading comment for advanced students 5
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} demonstrates mastery of sound-letter relationships in reading English texts.
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ESL report card reading comment for advanced students 6
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} comprehends grade-appropriate stories of any length and complexity.
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ESL report card reading comment for advanced students 7
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} no longer needs native-language support in-class or on exams.
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ESL report card reading comment for advanced students 8
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} can effectively use English language resources (i.e. Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia).
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ESL report card reading comment for advanced students 9
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} effective in decoding words and deriving meaning from texts of varied sentence length and structure.
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ESL report card reading comment for advanced students 10
{formtext: name=first name; cols=8} is as capable of reading in English as in their native language.
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