Whats the difference between TESOL and TEFL?
TESOL stands for “Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages” It is also the name of the international professional organization of English teachers. TEFL stands for “Teaching English as a Foreign Language.” TESL stands for “Teaching English as a Second Language.” The three terms tend to be used interchangeably. TEFL is an older term and perhaps slightly more common, especially in Europe. The term TESL is most often used in English speaking countries. TESOL may be gaining ground, however, as it refers to both teachers who are working in English-speaking countries and to those who are teaching in countries where English is a second or ‘foreign’ language.
