
This can include teachers working in international schools or those hired to teach English to employees or staff of international businesses and organizations. TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language): Used when referring to teachers of English working in countries where it is not the primary language.TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language): Commonly used abbreviation referring to teachers of ESL or ESOL classes.These are invaluable for adults who need to learn English for work or higher education. Many colleges and community organizations will offer ESOL classes rather than use the term ESL. ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages): In addition to being used in the K-12 setting, this abbreviation is also used for adult learning and college students whose native language is not English.For example, a Chinese student living in Beijing who is studying English. EFL (English as a Foreign Language): An abbreviation used to describe students learning English while living in their own country.I enrolled in a drawing class at the Boston Museum School. Classes will be held each Tuesday for five weeks. The university offers classes through a distance-learning program.

This is the commonly used term for students in K-12 education. He attended evening classes in sculpture. ELL (English Language Learners): Refers to students who are not yet proficient in English but are in the process of developing their skills.
