Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

efl

Noun
/ˌiːˈɛfˈɛl/
Definition
EFL stands for English as a Foreign Language.
Examples
  • Many students enroll in EFL courses to improve their English skills.
  • She has been teaching EFL for over five years.
  • His EFL experience helped him communicate while traveling abroad.
Meaning
It refers to the use or study of the English language by non-native speakers, especially within their own countries.
Synonyms
  • ESL (English as a Second Language)
  • TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
  • ELT (English Language Teaching)