Part of creating an optimal learning environment in adult ESOL classes is challenging learners with rich content and tasks that represent the demands they face outside of our classrooms. This can sometimes be challenging in multilevel classes, a reality of just about every English language program, where learners have varying levels of readiness for complex classroom tasks. In this session, we will explore the many ways that we can scaffold classroom activities in both online and face-to-face environments in order to provide learners with the supports they need to complete complex tasks. We will see how to build on learners' prior knowledge, promote supportive classroom interactions among learners, and provide a variety of language supports and tools to assure success for learners with varying backgrounds, levels, and needs. Examples of scaffolding techniques for beginning through advanced English learners will be provided, and participants will consider applications to their settings.