Real-world problem scenario

You are an English teacher at a middle school in Korea. In your second grade classroom, there are 30 students. The majority of this group perform at an average level in English, showing steady but moderate progress. Three students are very fluent in English. However, five students are considered low-achieving learners who consistently struggle with understanding lessons, completing tasks, and staying motivated.

Recently, some of these students approached you after class to ask for advice on how they could improve their English. They expressed frustration about falling behind their classmates and worry that they cannot keep up. You now need to think about how to support these students in a way that builds their confidence and helps them engage more effectively in learning English.