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As immigrants whose native languages are not English reach the shores of the United States, Great Britain, Australia and other English speaking countries, the ability to read, write, speak and listen to English and thus function well within the society is paramount. Although there are exceptions, primarily in manual labor jobs,... more »
Learning a new language is tough. Great skill and structure is required to offer the student an information and resource-rich environment in which he can learn the basics of the English language, build a working model of the English language and work with other students experiencing similar challenges and accomplishments. The key to... more »
Pronunciation often gets ignored over grammar and vocabulary in ESL programs. However, it is just as important because with bad or garbled pronunciation, the spoken message gets lost. “I think” becomes “I sink,” to give a common example. With ESL learners across the world, each country and culture has its... more »
ESL stands for English as a Second Language. It is an area of teaching which is growing exponentially in the world, and schools are always advertising for ESL teachers both at home and abroad. Being an effective ESL teacher can be a challenge, but it's a very rewarding career path. more »
ESL, which stands for English as a Second Language, involves teaching the language to foreigners, usually in their own countries, although programs for immigrants do exist in the US and Canada to help newcomers learn English. more »
One of the first things we learn in the English language is how to be grammatically correct....
ESL (English as a Second Language) certification is used for teaching English to non-English speakers. Obtaining ESL certification provides the... more »
Flying to exotic locales such as South Korea, Mexico or Japan to work abroad for a couple of years, some ESL teachers mix work and travel... more »
To successfully learn English as a Second Language online, students will need adequate computer access and discipline. Online classes differ from... more »
Working as an ESL teacher can be both a rewarding and thriving choice. With the influx of immigrants reaching the country every year and the many... more »
If you're looking to become certified in teaching a foreign language, lots of schools will get you a certificate with quick and intensive ESL... more »
ESL (English as a second language), ESOL (English for speakers of other languages), and EFL (English as a foreign language) all refer to the use or study of English by speakers with a different native language. The precise usage, including the different use of the terms ESL and ESOL in different countries, is described below. These terms are most commonly used in relation to teaching and learning English, but they may also be used in relation to demographic information.
ELT (English language teaching) is a widely-used teacher-centred term, as in the English language teaching divisions of large publishing houses, ELT training, etc. The abbreviations TESL (teaching English as a second language), TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages) and TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) are also used.
Other terms used in this field include EAL (English as an additional language), EIL (English as an international language), ELF (English as a lingua franca), ESP (English for special purposes, or English for specific purposes), EAP (English for academic purposes). Some terms that refer to those who are learning English are ELL (English language learner), LEP (limited English proficiency) and CLD (culturally and linguistically diverse).
Terminology and types
The many acronyms used in the field of English teaching and learning may be confusing. English is a language with great reach and influence; it is taught all over the world under many different circumstances. In English-speaking countries, English language teaching has essentially evolved in two broad directions: instruction for people who intend to live in an English-speaking country and for those who dont. These divisions have grown firmer as the instructors of these two "industries" have used different terminology, followed distinct training qualifications, formed separate professional associations, and so on. Crucially, these two arms have very different funding structures, pub read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English+as+a+foreign+or+second+language
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