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TEFL acronyms
One of the first things to confront you in your TEFL career may be the minefield of acronyms. We've put together a guide to help you make sense of it all.
General
EFL
English as a Foreign Language
ESL
English as a Second Language
TEFL
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
TESL
Teaching English as a Second Language
TESOL
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Traditionally, TEFL refers to teaching in non-English speaking countries, whereas TESL refers to teaching in English speaking countries, to non-native speakers living or working there. In practice, though, the two terms are often used interchangeably, and both are covered by the all-encompassing TESOL.
Teaching terminology
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
ELL
English Language Learner
ELT
English Language Teaching or Training
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 such as the TOEFL.
ESP
English for Specific Purposes
ESP refers to teaching English to a learners with specific needs and objectives, and usually refers to teaching professionals in a specific field. For example, doctors may require medical English, bankers may require financial English, company directors may require language for negotiating or making presentations.
K12
Kindergarten to 12th Grade
K-12 is not specific to English language teaching, but you may see job advertisements asking for K-12 ESL teachers. The term is common in the USA and refers to teaching children from kindergarten through to 12th grade.
L1
A student's first language
L2
A student's second 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.
STT
Student talking time
TTT
Teacher talking time
Most teachers suggest that TTT should be kept to a minimum, and there should be as much STT as possible in the classroom.
Teaching qualifications
CELTA
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
The CELTA is one of the most internationally recognised and accepted entry-level qualifications. The old name for the CELTA was the CTEFLA (Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults). There are many other entry-level qualifications.
CELTYL
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Young Learners
The CELTYL or the shorter Young Learner Extension to the CELTA are for those who want to specialise in teaching Young Learners.
DELTA
Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults
The DELTA is a higher level qualification, usually studied after two or more years of teaching for career progression. The old name for the DELTA was the DTEFLA (Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults).
ICELT
In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching
IDLTM
International Diploma in Language Teaching Management
The IDLTM is designed for teachers looking to take on management responsibility.
PGCE
Post Graduate Certificate in Education
A PGCE is a UK teaching qualification required to teach in the state sector, and is not specific to language teaching.
TKT
Teaching Knowledge Test
The TKT focuses on the core teaching knowledge needed by teachers, whatever your background and teaching experience.
Вы верите, что всего за несколько часов можно понять, как поставить правильное произношение, не изучая долго и нудно теоретическую фонетику, а всего-лишь поймав "фокус" языка?
Вы верите, что за несколько часов можно понять всю систему английских времен, которую безуспешно учат годами в школе, институте или на курсах?
Вы верите, что вместо скучных учебников можно заниматься по Вашим любимым фильмам и сериалам, испытывая при этом восторг и наслаждение от занятий английским?
Мы не только верим, а и твердо убеждены, так как уже сотни людей прошли по этому пути и поделились с нами своми успехами и достижениями!
И мы верим в Вас, потому что Вы легко научились говорить на языке, который на порядок сложнее английского!
Поэтому более простым и логичным английским Вы овладеете гораздо быстрее и легче! Конечно,если будете делать это правильно, естественным путем - моделируя носителей языка. Руководствуясь при этом не громоздкими правилами, а простыми и понятными визуальными моделями!
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