Underprivileged learners are children who face social, economic, cultural, geographical, or educational disadvantages that limit their opportunities to learn effectively. In an elementary school English classroom, understanding their characteristics is important because language learning is strongly influenced by the learner’s home environment, previous experiences, confidence, and access to educational resources. One important characteristic of underprivileged learners is limited access to educational resources. They may not have books, story materials, dictionaries, digital devices, internet facilities, or a quiet place for study at home. In English learning, this may result in limited exposure to vocabulary, reading materials, and opportunities to practise the language outside school. Their learning therefore depends heavily on classroom experiences and teacher support. Many underprivileged learners come from families with limited economic resources. Parents may be unable to provide private tuition, educational materials, or additional learning opportunities. Some children may also have household responsibilities or may need to assist their parents in domestic work or income-generating activities. Consequently, they may have irregular attendance, less time for homework, and difficulty maintaining continuity in learning. Another characteristic is limited exposure to English. English may not be spoken at home or in the surrounding