Key Terms Related to English Language Teaching

the TEFL world is full of acronyms. Let’s go through some of the frequently used acronyms. Try
and get to grips with these – a few at a time.
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and EFL (English as a Foreign Language) are
perhaps the most common terms.
The term ELT (English Language Teaching) has quite recently come into use as an umbrella
term which aims to include everything in the Teaching English field.

TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is another umbrella term, similar to
ELT. In the USA, Canada and Australia, the terms TESL and TESOL (Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages) are much more widely used than TEFL, but basically the
concept is the same.
TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) is teaching immigrants in English-speaking
countries, though this area is also, confusingly, referred to as ESOL. The students are studying
an ESL (English as a Second Language) course.
CALL – Computer Assisted Language Learning. CALL refers to language instruction through
the use of technology. It usually refers to using language learning software to teach specific
language points.
DOS – Director of Studies (usually in charge of tutors, classroom management, the curriculum
etc. in a private language school)
EAP – English for Academic Purposes. EAP involves teaching students who are studying, or
who intend to study in higher education in an English speaking country. This could include
teaching study skills or preparing students for an exam.
ESP – English for Specific Purposes. ESP refers to teaching English to learners with specific
needs and objectives, and usually refers to teaching professionals in a specific field.
L1 – A student’s first language (the student’s native language). If someone asks you if you use
L1 in the classroom, they are asking if you use your students’ native language, or if you only use
L2, i.e. English.
L2 – A student’s second language (English)
PPP – Presentation, Practice, Production. This is a widely used model of classroom teaching.
You will study and follow this model in your lesson planning and delivery.
STT – Student talking time. The amount of time that students spend talking in class (ideally as
much as possible).
TTT – Teacher talking time. The amount of time the teacher spends talking during a class
(ideally it should be as little as possible).
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is another umbrella term, similar to
ELT. In the USA, Canada and Australia, the terms TESL and TESOL (Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages) are much more widely used than TEFL, but basically the
concept is the same.
TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) is teaching immigrants in English-speaking
countries, though this area is also, confusingly, referred to as ESOL. The students are studying
an ESL (English as a Second Language) course.
CALL – Computer Assisted Language Learning. CALL refers to language instruction through
the use of technology. It usually refers to using language learning software to teach specific
language points.
DOS – Director of Studies (usually in charge of tutors, classroom management, the curriculum
etc. in a private language school)
EAP – English for Academic Purposes. EAP involves teaching students who are studying, or
who intend to study in higher education in an English speaking country. This could include
teaching study skills or preparing students for an exam.

IN THE ASEAN REGION,

TEACHING ENGLISH INCLUDES PREPARATION OF LEARNERS TO TAKE
INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS.

TEST OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

1. Pre Training English Assessments

2. Training
3. Post Training English Assessments
English Assessments - with the use of
Paper Pencil Based Exam
or Online Enlgish Exams

TO DETERMINE THE LEARNERS CEFR LEVEL OR GSE LEVEL