What is the difference between TESL, TESOL, TEFL?
The simple answer is that they are essentially the same. TESL = Teaching English as a Second Language. This term refers to teaching English in countries such as Canada, the US, Australia, etc., where English is the common everyday language in the community. TEFL = Teaching English as a Foreign Language. This term to teaching English in countries such as Korea, Spain, Brazil, etc., where English is not the common everyday language in the community. TESOL = Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. This is a newer, umbrella term that encompasses both English and non-English speaking countries. >>>Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESL There are many other acronyms used for teaching English. For example: ELT = English Language Teaching TEAL = Teaching English an Additional Language.
