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What is the difference between TESL and TEFL?

April 26, 2017TEFL Tesl

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What is the difference between TESL and TEFL?

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The “T” in both these acronyms represents “teachers.” Therefore, teachers of English as a Second Language (TESL) describes the teacher education programs for those interested in teaching in second language environments. TEFL is the acronym that describes the teacher education programs for those interested in teaching in “foreign” or overseas contexts. (Please see the previous question for more information).