ESLPrograms.com - English as a Second Language

eslPrograms.com is your online resource for information of English as a Second Language.

English as an additional language (EAL) refers to the use or study of English by speakers of other languages. EAL covers both ESL (English as a second language), and EFL (English as a foreign language). In British usage, ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) is now used instead of ESL for reasons described in the following section. Particularly in Canada and Australia, the term ESD (English as a second dialect) is used alongside ESL. ESD usually refers to English programs for Canadian First Nations people or indigenous Australians.

These terms are most commonly used in relation to teaching and learning English, but they may also be used in relation to demographic information.

In the United States, the term English language learner (ELL) is used by governments and the schools system. It differs from the other terms listed above because it refers to learners rather than the language.