Whats the difference between ESL, TESL, TEFL, and TESOL?
The prolific use of acronyms can sometimes be confusing for those new to the language training industry. ESL stands for English as a Second Language. Students in an ESL class are studying English and are non-native speakers. Generally speaking, TESL, TEFL, and TESOL all refer to the teaching of English to non-native speakers, but there are some slight differences. TESL stands for Teaching English as a Second Language. TESL is usually associated with courses which teach either native English speakers or non-native English speakers how to teach English, so it’s a teacher preparation course. The students in the class are usually planning to teach English to students living in an English speaking country such as Canada or the United States. Students in an ESL classroom should be able to practice English outside the classroom in their everyday life. TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Students in a TEFL class are studying to teach English to people who live in a country
