Great acronym debate
From Teflpedia
The great acronym debate is an ongoing debate surrounding the best acronyms to use to describe the teaching of English to non-native speakers.
| Acronym | Stands for... | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EFL | English as a foreign language | English is not always a foreign language. |
| ESL | English as a second language | English is not always a second language; it could be someone's 3rd or 4th... |
| EAL | English as an additional language. | |
| ESOL | English as a second or other language |
