Whats the difference between TESOL, TEFL, and TESL?
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is an umbrella term that includes Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). TESL refers to teaching English to people who are living in an English-speaking country and are learning English as a second language. TEFL refers to teaching English to people who are living in a non-English-speaking country and are learning English as a foreign language. The SIT TESOL Certificate Course encompasses both TESL and TEFL (thus “TESOL”). TESOL is an acronym that is used more by US-based programs and TEFL is used more by British programs. Most job postings will include one of these terms. When searching for jobs, you should also include EFL (English as a Foreign Language) and ESL (English as a Second Language) in your search.
