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What is the difference between TESOL and TEFL?

 

There is often much confusion surrounding these acronyms but essentially they mean the same thing. TEFL = Teaching English as a Foreign Language TESOL = Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages The above are generally used interchangeably, however, TEFL is most commonly used within the UK and TESOL is usually preferred in Australia and the USA. Although some countries may favor one acronym over the other, it is important to remember that a TEFL certification and a TESOL certification are exactly the same thing as the training involved is identical. Although TEFL and TESOL training courses are identical and the acronyms are generally used interchangeably, there is a technical difference between the two. The general perception is that speakers of English as a foreign language live in a non-English speaking country, meaning they don't need to speak English on a daily basis and are usually learning the language for travel, business or simply as a hobby. In contrast, speakers of English as a second language live in an English speaking country, meaning they do need to speak English on a daily basis for work, socializing, shopping etc. Are you ready to live and teach abroad? Click here and get started today: https://www.teflcourse.net/?cu=YTDESCRIPTION


Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next.

I have learnt about conditionals, and reported and direct speeches - what are conditionals, first, second, third and mixed; and what are the differences and sentence forms. I am acknowledged of the change in verb tenses once it has become reported speeches. I am provided of teaching ideas as well.This unit helps to solve most of mental and behavior , that can happen in the classroom. This is very important for teaching,because if the teacher is very strict ,might loose students face,when the situation will be too personal .This unit also helps to build friendly atmosphere in the classroom.The unit provides information about the course content as to what to expect especially association between a teacher and learners. And also an outline of all course units to easily follow the course. It is a structure to understanding some abbreviations like ESP – English for Specific Purpose



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