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ESL (English as a second language), ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) and EFL (English as a foreign language) all refer to the use or study of English by speakers of other languages. The precise usage, including the different use of the terms ESL and ESOL in different countries, is described below. These terms are most commonly used in relation to teaching and learning English, but they may also used in relation to demographic information.
ELT (English language teaching) is a widely-used teacher-centred term, as in the English language teaching divisions of large publishing houses, ELT training, etc. The abbreviations TESL (teaching English as a second language), TESOL (teaching English for speakers of other languages) and TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) are all also used.
Other terms used in this field include EAL (English as an additional language), ESD (English as a second dialect), EIL (English as an international language), ELF (English as a lingua franca), ESP (English for special purposes, or English for specific purposes), EAP (English for academic purposes), and ELL (English language learner). A somewhat similary term, LEP (Limited English Proficiency), is also used in this field.
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Feds open an investigation of LAUSD - are English-as-a-second-language (ESL) students getting too little... http://bit.ly/9PZib1
Patt_Morrison (Patt Morrison) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:28:16 -0000
Feds open an investigation of LAUSD - are English-as-a-second-language (ESL) students getting too little... http://bit.ly/9PZib1
English is considered to be a second language in Jamaica, in other ...: Common names such as Jamaican, Jamaican C... http://bit.ly/d9xijf
fwresh (shaun nelson) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:05:12 -0000
English is considered to be a second language in Jamaica, in other ...: Common names such as Jamaican, Jamaican C... http://bit.ly/d9xijf
Hahaha...you know! RT @LenCervantes #Pacquiao / Clottey is for the WBO, WBC... and ESL -- (English as a Second Language) titles.
TheDEXpress (Daniel Escolano) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:42:15 -0000
Hahaha...you know! RT @LenCervantes #Pacquiao / Clottey is for the WBO, WBC... and ESL -- (English as a Second Language) titles.
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nycactions (NYC Actions) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:30:34 -0000
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#Pacquiao / Clottey is for the WBO, WBC... and ESL -- (English as a Second Language) titles.
lencervantes (Leonard Cervantes) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:57:50 -0000
#Pacquiao / Clottey is for the WBO, WBC... and ESL -- (English as a Second Language) titles.
We'd love to get some english as a second language lessons up online. Anybody fluent in spanish, chinese, or other... http://bit.ly/aczftp
powerlearning21 (Stephen Johnson) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:49:18 -0000
We'd love to get some english as a second language lessons up online. Anybody fluent in spanish, chinese, or other... http://bit.ly/aczftp
Aardvark's English forum - Fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice quizzes.
Meta Description: [ Comprehensive web portal for international students and teachers of English (ESL/EFL). Interactive Exercises, Message Boards, Web Directory, Language Schools, Study Abroad, ELT Bookshop, BBC World News, Links, Resources ... and more! ]
Activities for ESL Students - A project of The Internet TESL Journal that includes free quizzes, exercises and puzzles for students.
Meta Description: [ Free Online English Learning: Study English with Quizzes, Tests, Crossword Puzzles, Exercises and other activities for students of English as a second language. ]
Agendaweb - Includes online grammar, vocabulary, and listening activities.
Meta Description: [ HUNDREDS OF FREE ENGLISH EXERCISES english vocabulary exercises grammar exercises listening exercises english verbs exercises reading comprehension exercises games esl ]
EFL Reading - Features ghost, horror, adventure and football stories, links and glossary. Includes exercises to test comprehension and build vocabulary.
Meta Description: [ esl graded reading resources for EFL & ESL students & teachers Free graded esl reading materials for learners of English as a foreign or second language. Esl reading for English language learners. ]
El Rebumbio - Features interactive self-correcting exercises grouped by skill.
English 4U - Has explanations how to use grammar combined with exercises and includes information and exercises about countries and cities, crosswords, irregular verbs exercises, texts and quizzes.
Meta Description: [ English online grammar exercises for students ]
English Banana - Collection of online games and quizzes testing English grammar, spelling, writing and reading skills.
Meta Description: [ Summer holidays are here! Relax and keep cool this vacation with fun summer games and activities, including free podcasts, and free English lessons, free worksheets, free games, jobs, free photos, free e-cards and an online picture dictionary for students learning English in primary school, high ... ]
English Exercises Online - Interactive exercises at all levels.
Meta Description: [ Exercises for students of English as a Foreign or Second Language, with exercises for all levels. ]
English Grammar Online - Offers exercises, explanations (grammar, writing), games, literature, teaching materials and information on English-speaking countries
Meta Description: [ Learn English online - Free exercises and explanations, tests, vocabulary, business English, games, teaching materials on English as a foreign language and plenty of information on English language and cultures. ]
English Ladder - Offers 20 levels of interactive English quizzes. Requires free registration.
ESL Discussion Center - Discussion forums for students of English as a Second Language. Organized by topic.
ESL Projects - Featuring instructions and topics for English projects.
Meta Description: [ Nellies English Projects is an educational website for students and teachers whose aim is to motivate students for lifelong learning. It provides resources for teachers on how to integrate technology into the classroom by means of project based and experiential learning using WebQuests. The site ... ]
ESL Teaching through Songs - Worksheets using English songs to teach grammar elements. Includes articles about TESOL teaching (UK based).
ESL Wonderland - Includes interactive listening, reading, and grammar integrated activities.
Global English Kids - Online English lessons in Korean, Chinese and Japanese. Practice speaking, grammar, writing and learn new words. [Windows only]
Meta Description: [ Learn English online at GlobalEnglish: English language instruction, ESL lessons, online teachers, and fun activities to learn and apply English in business, travel and daily communication. ]
Hangman Games for ESL Students - Hangman games for students of English as a Second Language. Organized by topics.
Meta Description: [ Hangman game designed for students of English as a Second Language. A popular word game. ]
Interesting things for ESL Students - Includes quizzes, games, and puzzles to help students learning English.
Meta Description: [ A free study site for English as a Second Language (ESL) students with Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) activities. ]
Internet Picture Dictionary - Picture dictionary with interactive activities for ESL learners.
Meta Description: [ Free, online multilingual picture dictionary with interactive activities for English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and ESL learners. ]
Karin's ESL PartyLand - ESL students can find quizzes and on-line exercises, a chat room, e-mail exchanges, 25 discussion forums, ESL links, and a bookstore.
Meta Description: [ ESL students and teachers can find loads to do here! There are quizzes and on-line exercises, lesson plans, a chat room, e-mail exchanges, 25 discussion forums, a job center, ESL links, a bookstore, and more! ]
Kids Corner 4 English - Has grammar explanations, listening comprehension and find the mistake exercises, dictations, and stories.
Meta Description: [ Eine Englische Lernseite von einer Engländerin für Schüler und andere die es lernen wollen. ]
Learn English with British Council - Includes games, songs, stories, various topics, and printable material.
Meta Description: [ LearnEnglish Kids home page ]
Learning Resources from CNN San Francisco - CNN stories with simple English, audio, video, and activities.
Longman Teens Community Website - Includes a chat room, interactive language reviews, and advice page.
Meta Description: [ Longman English Language Teaching is a leading educational publisher of quality resources for all ages and abilities across the curriculum, providing solutions for teachers and students. ]
Mado's English School - Contains EFL and ESL games, grammar and vocabulary exercises for secondary students.
Mrs. Ferguson's Favorites: ESL Games and Activities - Provides links to language learning games for elementary through high school students.
Multicultural Kids - ESL students from all parts of the world tell about their homelands.
Meta Description: [ This is an ever-evolving interactive website for ESL students, parents, and teachers. ]
Quizzes at The ESL Area - Online quizzes organized by topic, grammar, and quiz type.
Meta Description: [ Online quizzes for people learning English as a second language. (ESL) Activities to accompany textbooks like Hampton-Brown's Into English!, Addison-Wesley ESL, Making Connections, American Hotline, and English Firsthand. Quizzes are organized by topic, grammar, and quiz type. Newest quiz: A Bir... ]
Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab - Listening practice for students through self-grading quiz pages, comprehension quizzes, and study material. Requires RealAudio or Divace.
Meta Description: [ This ESL language Web site created by Randall Davis helps ESL/EFL students improve their listening comprehension skills through practice with self-grading quiz pages. ]
Tower of English - Internet ESL guide with activities, tests, resources and fun ideas.
WordMania - Includes brainteasers, trivia, crosswords, hangman, word search activities, kids' area, classic books and links for ESL students.
Meta Description: [ Juegos, pasatiempos y recursos gratis para estudiantes de inglés, Interactive quizzes for Students of English, html/javascript quizzes, learn vocabulary, practise spelling, read English books, trivia for English learners, activities for beginners and kids ]
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