The aspect in which EFL is taught is referred to as teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), teaching English as a second language (TESL) or teaching English to speakers … See more

Methods of learning English are highly variable, depending on the student's level of English proficiency and the manner and setting in which they are taught, which can range from required … See more

The many acronyms and abbreviations used in the field of English teaching and learning may be confusing and the following technical definitions may have their currency … See more

Class placement
ESL students often suffer from the effects of tracking and ability grouping. Students are often placed into low ability groups based on scores on See more

The term "ESL" has been seen by some to indicate that English would be of subordinate importance; for example, where English is used as a lingua franca in a multilingual … See more

The English language has a great reach and influence, and English is taught all over the world. In countries where English is not usually a … See more

Language teaching practice often assumes that most of the difficulties that learners face in the study of English are the consequence of the degree to which their native language … See more