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What is the term for language education for people learning English in a country where English is not the official language?
What is the term for language education for people learning English in a country where English is not the official language?
- English as a second language (ESL)
- English as a foreign language (EFL) (correct)
- English as an additional language (EAL)
- English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)
Which term refers to teaching English to non-native English speakers in a native English-speaking country?
Which term refers to teaching English to non-native English speakers in a native English-speaking country?
- Teaching English as a second language (TESL) (correct)
- Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL)
- Teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL)
- English as an additional language (EAL)
What does TESOL cover?
What does TESOL cover?
- English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)
- Teaching English to non-native English speakers in a native English-speaking country and in countries where English is not the official language (correct)
- English as an additional language (EAL)
- Teaching English as a second language (TESL)
Which term is more widely used in the United States for teaching English to non-native English speakers in a native English-speaking country?
Which term is more widely used in the United States for teaching English to non-native English speakers in a native English-speaking country?
What is the term for English language teaching in the United Kingdom?
What is the term for English language teaching in the United Kingdom?
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English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
English language education for non-native speakers in a country where English is not the official language.
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Teaching English to non-native speakers in a country where English is the primary language.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Teaching English to non-native speakers, both in countries where English is the main language and where it is not.
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
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Study Notes
Language Education Terms
- ESL (English as a Second Language): Refers to language education for individuals learning English in a country where English is not the official language.
- EFL (English as a Foreign Language): Refers to teaching English to non-native speakers in a native English-speaking country.
TESOL Overview
- TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages): An umbrella term that covers both ESL and EFL education, encompassing the teaching of English to non-native speakers in various contexts.
Educational Terminology in the United States
- ESL: More widely used in the United States to describe programs for teaching English to non-native speakers in a native English-speaking environment.
Language Teaching in the United Kingdom
- ELT (English Language Teaching): The term commonly used in the United Kingdom for English language instruction, reflecting methods and practices specific to teaching non-native speakers.
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Test your knowledge of English as a second or foreign language with this quiz. Explore concepts related to EFL, ESL, ESOL, EAL, and ENL, and see how well you understand the aspects of teaching and learning English as a non-native language.
