TESOL, EFL, ESL…Is This Alphabet Soup?

Every field has its abbreviations, and the field of English language teaching is definitely no exception! It can get really confusing, though, especially when you factor in the different sub-fields and how they use their terminology! Here’s a helpful guide to begin to understand some of the terms in this field: General Terms: ESL: EnglishContinue reading “TESOL, EFL, ESL…Is This Alphabet Soup?”

More Than Just a Class

Does the thought of an English class take you back to sentence diagramming in 9th grade? [insert stifled scream here] But wait – don’t be frightened! Historically, language was taught as just another subject – memorize lists, conjugate verbs, repeat after the teacher. Today, however, the field of language teaching is moving towards more interactiveContinue reading “More Than Just a Class”

An Effective English Program Starts with a Plan

Nearly every cross-cultural worker who speaks English has been asked at some point to help a local friend with English – and with good reason! English is an international language, used for business, travel, leisure, media, and more. It can also be used to foster deeper conversations about truth, life, and eternity. But where doContinue reading “An Effective English Program Starts with a Plan”