Definition: TESOL = Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. <p>
The acronym TESOL refers to teaching English as an additional language to those who speak other languages as their mother tongue. TESOL has become especially popular because TESOL does not distinguish between English as a foreign or second language. TESOL is sometimes used in place of TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) or TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language).
Also Known As: TEFL, TESL
Examples:
John went to the TESOL conference in Denver last year and learned quite a lot.
