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TEFL is a world of acronyms. If any industry has more I would be astounded. To help explain things a little I've included this very simple table. Hope it helps!
| ESL Acronym or Word |
Definition |
Notes |
| EFL |
English as a Foreign Language |
This is used when a non-native English speaker is studying English in a non-English speaking country. |
| ESL |
English as a Second Language |
Used when a non-native-English speaker is studying English in an English-speaking country. |
| ESOL |
English for Speakers of Other Languages |
This term is more recent and is intended to be a more inclusive term (includes ESL and EFL). |
| TEFL |
Teaching English as a Foreign Language |
A TEFL teacher will be one who teaches English to speakers of other languages in non-native-English-speaking countries |
| TESL |
Teaching English as a Second Language |
A TESL teacher teaches English to speakers of other languages in an English-speaking country. |
| TESOL |
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages; Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. |
A more inclusive term for teaching EFL and ESL. The second definition is the name of a teachers’ association |
| TOEFL |
Test of English as a Foreign Language |
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| TOEIC |
Test of English for International Communication |
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ESOL & TESOL
We are getting growing numbers of queries in relation to ESOL/TESOL in Scotland. TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
With the increase in immigration to Scotland over recent years there has obviously arisen an increased need for English lessons in the local community.
So below we have decided to feature links and articles on this growing area.
Jobs.ac.uk
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/categories/esol
Offers jobs in academic institutions and abroad both TESOL and TEFL.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/nq/subjects/esol.asp
Useful resources for ESOL learners
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