TESL
Teaching English abroad
TESL is an acronym for Teaching English as a Second Language, referring to English instruction for non-native speakers living in English-speaking countries.
It contrasts with TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), which covers instruction in countries where English isn't the primary language.
She got her TESL certification before working with immigrant students.
Structured teaching outline
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
- classroom managementMaintaining order while teaching
- instructionGuidance for action
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
error correction · differentiation · assessment · fluency · accuracy · proficiency levels · beginner · intermediate
Developing communication ability
- interlanguageEvolving system between tongues
- transferMove between locations
- fossilizationOrganic remains becoming mineral
- morphologyStudy of structural forms
syntax · semantics · phonology · pragmatics · sociolinguistics · code-switching · contrastive analysis · native speaker
Authorization for foreign employment
- expatriateOne living abroad permanently
- cultural exchangeSharing practices between peoples
- international schoolSchool serving multiple nationalities
- language barrierMutual incomprehension across tongues
culture shock · cross-cultural · bilingualism · multilingualism · host country · placement · orientation
Language's structural rules
- vocabularyOne's word collection
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
- listeningAttending to sound
- speakingOral expression of language
reading · writing · phonics · intonation · stress · fluency · comprehension · dictation
Military special forces unit
- TEFLForeign English pedagogy credential
- credentialProof of qualification
- certificateFormal written attestation
- accreditationOfficial quality approval
qualification · endorsement · diploma · training · professional development · licensure · practicum · portfolio
lesson plan
Structured teaching outline
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
- classroom managementMaintaining order while teaching
- instructionGuidance for action
scaffolding · error correction · differentiation · assessment · fluency · accuracy · proficiency levels · beginner · intermediate · advanced
language acquisition
Developing communication ability
- interlanguageEvolving system between tongues
- transferMove between locations
- fossilizationOrganic remains becoming mineral
morphology · syntax · semantics · phonology · pragmatics · sociolinguistics · code-switching · contrastive analysis · native speaker · target language
work visa
Authorization for foreign employment
- expatriateOne living abroad permanently
- cultural exchangeSharing practices between peoples
- international schoolSchool serving multiple nationalities
language barrier · culture shock · cross-cultural · bilingualism · multilingualism · host country · placement · orientation
grammar
Language's structural rules
- vocabularyOne's word collection
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
- listeningAttending to sound
speaking · reading · writing · phonics · intonation · stress · fluency · comprehension · dictation · spelling
DELTA
Military special forces unit
- TEFLForeign English pedagogy credential
- credentialProof of qualification
- certificateFormal written attestation
accreditation · qualification · endorsement · diploma · training · professional development · licensure · practicum · portfolio · assessment
- teach to the testInstruction narrowed to exam content
- teaching to testInstruction aimed at assessments