English Teaching Terms
Acroynms used in English teaching
EFL: English as a Foreign Language (UK)
ESL: English as a Second Language (USx)
(T)ESOL: English for speakers of other languages (UK/US)
L1 – Learners using first or native language
L2 – Learners using an additional language
IELTS - International English language testing system
EAP – English for academic purposes
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language (US)
YL - Young learner
FCE – Cambridge First Certificate in English