This document provides guidance for teachers on supporting English language learners. It discusses common hurdles students may face in listening, speaking, reading and writing. It then outlines the teacher's role in building rapport, motivating students, and differentiating instruction. Finally, it summarizes the typical stages of second language acquisition: pre-production, early production, speech emergence, intermediate fluency, and advanced fluency. Teachers are advised to have realistic expectations and assess students' progress through the stages.