The Differences Between Efl, Esol And Eal
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Outline of different types of English language provision in UK
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The Differences Between EFL, ESOL and EAL
Chris Hooper
Monday 27 July 2009
References
http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/page.aspx?o=sfl-cc-esol
http://www.natecla.org.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=419
http://www.teachingeal.org.uk/Websites accessed 22/7/09
EFL, ESOL and EAL
Personal experienceWhat do the terms mean?Who are the learners?How are they delivered?What are some of the issues?
Personal Experience
School in FranceAdults in FranceESOL in Bradford and Keighley
communities“ESOL” at college main site
What do the terms mean?
EFLEnglish as a Foreign Language
ESOLEnglish for Speakers of Other Languages
EALEnglish as an Additional Language
Who are the learners?
EFLThe clue is in the word “Foreign”People learning English in another non-
English speaking countryPeople coming to the UK with the main aim
of improving their English before returning to their home country
Who are the learners?
ESOLPeople living in the UK with the intention of
remaining in the country long termSettled communitiesSpouses and other family members of UK
nationalsAsylum seekers and refugeesEconomic migrants intending to settle
Who are the learners?
EALSchool children who have a language other
than English as their first language
How are they delivered?
LocationCostStaffMaterialsQualifications
What are some of the issues?
What does the learner want? Funding “Basic skills”? Progression One size fits all? Staff qualifications v experience
Questions
