ESL (English as a Second Language) Learning Overview
 
Primary ESL Studies
  Emphisis is on:
 
● Reading
● Basic Vocabulary
 
● Writing
● Basic Pronunciation
Popular providers of Primary ESL material:
 
Advanced ESL Studies
  Emphisis is on:
 
● Improved Pronunciation
 
● Accent Reduction
 
● Industry Specific Vocabulary & Idioms
An intermediate knowledge of English is required.
 
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  ● ESL Learning Methods
Classroom Instruction
Available in most:
High Schools, Universities,
Colleges, Community Colleges,
Extended Learning Programs,
Foreign Language Schools
 
Private
Instruction
Most cities in the U.S. have certified ESL speech pathologists available for private one-on-one ESL training.
 
Remote Tutoring
There are several companies that will analyze an ESL student’s proficiency on the telephone (or online) and then customize a remote learning and testing program for that student.
 
Independent Study
Available in the following formats:
Interactive Computer Software
Video Instruction (VHS, CD, DVD)
Audio Instruction (Tape, CD, MP3)
Online Self Study Programs
(Independent Study material is often used in classroom situations)
 
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  ● ESL Acronyms
CALL
 
Computer Assisted Language Learning
 
TESL
 
Teaching English as a Second Language
EFL
 
English as a Foreign Language
 
TESOL
 
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
ESL
 
English as a Second Language
 
TOEFL
  Test of English as a Foreign Language
ELT
  English Language Training  
TOEIC
  Test of English for International Communication -
A standardized test to measure employability
ESOL
 
English to/for Speakers of Other Languages -
Popular term for multilingual people
 
TSE
  Test of Spoken English
TEFL
 
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
 
TWE
  Test of Written English
 
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chart for personal reference.
 
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