English for Young Learners

language learning materials younger children

Think about your shoes.

Do you have different shoes to do different things?

Do you know their names?

Now complete this worksheet.


Do you have a favourite shoe? Is there a pair of shoes you would like?

Can you draw you favourite shoes? Use words or draw a picture with labels.

The Elves & the Shoemaker * Quiz


Note for ESL, EFL & ESOL Teachers

What is ESL Young Learners?
An independent website providing free resources for English language teachers and students. These include reading and listening materials for use in the classroom or online.

Which resources can I use with my students?
Think of ESL Young Learners as a library. Materials are broadly categorised by age and/or level - but visitors can use any materials they can manage.
  • Materials for the Age 5+ range in level from Beginners to Pre-intermediate.
  • Materials for the Age 10+ range in level from Pre-intermediate to Upper Intermediate.

Less confident older learners may want to try the materials for younger children or vice versa.