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)