Asking for help can be really hard!  Whether it's a teacher you have a relationship with or someone brand new - talking to them about struggles can be very overwhelming.  Sometimes teachers might need a reminder or a dialogue about how to best help you succeed in language classes.  

Using the resource to the left can help you practice for how a conversation with your teacher might unfold!  Here you can see Megan asking Mrs. H for a different seat because she's felt distracted in class.  That is an easy fix that can have a huge impact on her learning! 

If you're not quite sure what things might be helpful, you can ask your teacher about that too! They'll have ideas or can help you check you IEP or 504 plan for more details on what works for you.  Don't be afraid to try something that worked for you in another class! 

Language classes can feel challenging! They are often a new experience you haven't had before now.  Your normal strategies might not work or might just need to be adjusted.  Your teacher, parent or guardian, and other people on your academic success team are here to support you as you step into this language journey. 

Part of progressing through high school is learning more about yourself and how you learn.  Spend some time thinking through the prompts from the resource to the right.  It might be helpful to you to just think them through, write your responses down in a journal, or go through them with a trusted adult.  However you do it, it's always valuable to know yourself as a learner and see what fits best in your learning style.  

Even as you try different strategies, it might be helpful to readjust as the year goes on.  Make note of things that worked or didn't work so you can carry that into your future!