Microsoft Word 08 Exam-Checklist Intro21 20211202 V02. docx

I know the terms ESL and EFL as well as related terms (L1, L2, ELT, TESOL, TEFL etc.).
ESL – English as a Second Language / ESOL – English to Speakers of Other Languages
ESL and ESOL, on the other hand, refer to teaching or learning English in an English-speaking country – often in an adult education centre, language school or in a college. There is a lot of emphasis on functional language to help people get by in their new country. The term English as a Second Language (ESL) was thought to be too limiting as for some students, English might be the third or fourth language they’ve learnt – hence English to Speakers of Other Languages or ESOL.
ELT – English Language Teaching
EFL – English as a Foreign Language
EFL is the variety that we at LoveTEFL specialise in – English as a Foreign Language. (And, as you may have guessed, TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language.) This involves teaching English to students in non-English speaking countries, most commonly in the context of a language school or academy but also in primary or secondary schools. For example, if you move to Japan, you will be teaching English as a Foreign Language.
ESL – English as a Second Language / ESOL – English to Speakers of Other Languages
ESL and ESOL, on the other hand, refer to teaching or learning English in an English-speaking country – often in an adult education centre, language school or in a college. There is a lot of emphasis on functional language to help people get by in their new country. The term English as a Second Language (ESL) was thought to be too limiting as for some students, English might be the third or fourth language they’ve learnt – hence English to Speakers of Other Languages or ESOL.
EAL – English as an Additional Language
For children in primary or secondary school who live in an English-speaking country but originally come from abroad, we use the term EAL. English as an Additional Language supports students who are taking all their lessons in English. It might also be used to talk about English lessons in international schools. Teachers of EAL will have to collaborate with their colleagues to ensure that students have a decent grasp not only of General English but also the language they’ll need to cope with their other subjects across the school curriculum.