Ready-to-use comments organised by performance level. Copy, paste, and personalise for your students.
These comments suit students who are working at the expected level in foreign languages. They demonstrate solid understanding and consistent effort.
"[Student] has made good progress in languages this term. They can understand and respond to familiar spoken phrases, and are developing their confidence in speaking the target language using short sentences and memorised vocabulary."
"[Student] shows a sound understanding of the vocabulary and grammar we have covered this term. They can read simple texts in the target language with understanding and are beginning to write short paragraphs using sentence frames and key vocabulary."
"[Student] participates well in language lessons and is developing a good ear for pronunciation. They can repeat and recall familiar words and phrases, and are becoming more confident in using these in simple conversational exchanges with a partner."
"[Student] has met expectations in languages this term. They can follow classroom instructions in the target language, complete gap-fill and matching activities accurately, and are beginning to adapt model sentences to express their own ideas."
"[Student] is developing a good foundation in the target language. They can describe themselves, their family, and their hobbies using simple sentences, and are learning to use connectives to extend their writing. Their listening skills are progressing well."
"[Student] approaches language learning with a positive attitude and good effort. They can recognise and use high-frequency words, and their understanding of basic grammar rules - such as gender of nouns and subject-verb agreement - is developing steadily."
"[Student] has shown steady progress in the target language. They enjoy role-play activities and are becoming more willing to speak aloud in class. Their written work shows growing accuracy, and they are learning to use a bilingual dictionary to support their independent work."
These comments are appropriate for students who are still building foundational skills in foreign languages. They acknowledge effort and highlight specific next steps for progress.
"[Student] is developing their skills in the target language with support. They can recognise and repeat familiar words and short phrases, and are beginning to respond to simple questions with single-word answers or set phrases. Regular listening practice at home will help build their confidence."
"[Student] has shown a positive attitude towards language learning this term. They enjoy songs and games in the target language and are beginning to remember key vocabulary with the help of visual prompts and repetition. Encouraging them to practise short phrases aloud will support their pronunciation."
"[Student] is working towards a more secure foundation in the target language. They can match words to pictures and copy short sentences, and are beginning to understand the meaning of familiar classroom instructions. Building a core vocabulary through regular revision will be beneficial."
"While [Student] sometimes finds language lessons challenging, they participate willingly and try their best. They are developing their ability to listen carefully and pick out key words from spoken sentences. Using flashcards and audio resources at home will reinforce what they learn in class."
"[Student] is making gradual progress in the target language. They can greet others, state their name, and express simple likes and dislikes using memorised phrases. Their confidence in speaking aloud is growing, and they benefit from patient encouragement and low-pressure practice opportunities."
"[Student] is beginning to develop an awareness of the target language. They can recognise some familiar words in written form and are learning to associate sounds with their spellings. Structured activities such as matching games and word searches help engage them in vocabulary building."
"[Student] participates in language lessons with a willing attitude. They enjoy pair work activities where they can practise short scripted dialogues, and are building their confidence in reading simple sentences aloud. Consistent revision of core vocabulary will support their continued progress."
Our free tool creates personalised reports in seconds.
Try Free Report GeneratorFor more detailed guidance on writing effective report card comments across every subject, read our full guide: Report Card Comments for Every Subject.
Exceeding Expectations Top Performers
These comments are suited to students who consistently go above and beyond in foreign languages. They demonstrate exceptional understanding, initiative, and skill.
"[Student] demonstrates an outstanding aptitude for language learning. They speak with confidence and increasingly accurate pronunciation, using a wide range of vocabulary and sentence structures to express their ideas in the target language."
"[Student] has excelled in languages this term. Their listening comprehension is excellent - they can follow extended spoken passages and extract key details with accuracy. They are beginning to respond spontaneously in the target language during lessons."
"[Student] reads and writes in the target language with impressive fluency. They can construct paragraphs using connectives, opinions, and time phrases, and their written work shows careful attention to grammatical accuracy, including verb conjugations and adjectival agreements."
"[Student] shows exceptional enthusiasm for language learning. They actively seek out opportunities to use the target language, volunteer answers in class, and have made outstanding progress in developing their speaking and listening skills."
"[Student] consistently exceeds expectations in languages. They can manipulate language creatively, substituting vocabulary and adapting sentence frames to express new ideas. Their pronunciation is excellent and they show a genuine interest in the culture of the target-language country."
"[Student] has developed an impressive command of the target language. They understand and use a range of tenses, can describe past events and future plans, and communicate with growing confidence in both structured and spontaneous conversations."
"[Student] is a talented linguist who approaches every lesson with curiosity and dedication. They can translate short passages with accuracy, use a bilingual dictionary effectively, and are developing an excellent ear for the sounds and rhythms of the target language."