Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
esl
noun
/iː ɛs ˈɛl/
Definition
English as a Second Language.
Examples
- Many immigrants join ESL classes to improve their job prospects.
- The school offers ESL programs for students from diverse backgrounds.
- Taking an ESL course helped her communicate better in her new country.
Meaning
A program or course designed for non-native speakers to learn English.
Synonyms
- English language learning (ELL)
- Second language acquisition (SLA)
- Language instruction
