Pictures are worth a thousand words

Give your students some pictures related to the subject before you start throwing out new material.  By linking new information to what they already know about the topic, your students will have better retention and absorb more linguistic information.
resource: What You Can Do With Photos: 10 Creative ESL Games/Activities



Thought Bubbles
Creating  "thought bubbles"  will help students communicate what the characters are thinking, etc.

resource: Using Photos With English-Language Learners




ESL Conversation Questions - Teaching / Learning ESL with Questions

ESL Conversation Questions - Teaching / Learning ESL with Questions



Organized by subject, these conversation starters will help you establish a relationship with your ESL students. 



Students whose first language is not English will feel more comfortable responding in one-on-one situations or in small groups. 



Entertainment Example:

Which American movies have been popular in your country?

What's the last movie you saw? When did you see it? What was it about? Did you like it?