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TESOL International Association, formerly Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, [1] is the largest professional organization for teachers of English as a second or foreign language. [2] It was founded in 1966 and is based in Alexandria, Virginia , in the United States. [ 3 ]
Teaching English as a second language (TESL) refers to teaching English to students whose first language is not English. The teaching profession has used different names for TEFL and TESL; the generic "teaching English to speakers of other languages" (TESOL) is increasingly used, which covers TESL and TEFL as an umbrella term. [5]
CELTA was developed to be suitable both for those interested in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and for Teaching English to the Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). [1] [2] The full name of the course was originally the Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults and is still referred to in this way by some course providers.
ESL – English as a second language; ESOL – English for speakers of other languages; ESP – English for specific purposes, or English for special purposes (e.g. technical English, scientific English, English for medical professionals, English for waiters) EST – English for science and technology (e.g. technical English, scientific English)
TESOL may refer to: Teaching English as a second or foreign language; TESOL International Association, a professional organization for teachers of English as a second ...
The Certificate IV in TESOL is a qualification for those entering the field of Teaching English as a foreign or second language.Certificate IV in TESOL courses are delivered by a number of Australian Registered training organisations (RTOs), with the qualification being recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
The Certificate in TESOL (CertTESOL) is an accredited professional qualification [1] awarded in the teaching of "English for speakers of other languages" (ESOL) by Trinity College London. [2] It is a commonly taken teaching qualification in the field of English language learning and teaching (ELT).
TESOL Quarterly is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of TESOL International Association.It covers English language teaching and learning, standard English as a second dialect, including articles on the psychology and sociology of language learning and teaching, professional preparation, curriculum development, and testing and evaluation.