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Meaning of "ESL" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ESL

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WHAT DOES ESL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ESL

English as a second or foreign language

English as a second language is the use or study of English by speakers with different native languages. English is a language which has great reach and influence; it is taught all over the world under many circumstances. In English-speaking countries, English language teaching has essentially evolved in two broad directions: instruction for people who intend to live there and for those who do not. These divisions have grown firmer as the instructors of these two "industries" have used different terminology, followed distinct training qualifications, formed separate professional associations, and so on. Crucially, these two arms have very different funding structures, public in the former and private in the latter, and to some extent this influences the way schools are established and classes are held. Matters are further complicated by the fact that the United States and the United Kingdom, both major engines of the language, describe these categories in different terms.

Definition of ESL in the English dictionary

The definition of ESL in the dictionary is English as a second language.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ESL

Esenin
eserine
ESF
Esh Sham
Esher
esile
eskar
esker
Eskies
Eskilstuna
Eskimo
Eskimo dog
Eskimo roll
Esky
ESN
esne
esnecy
ESO

WORDS THAT END LIKE ESL

ADSL
DSL
PSL
RSL
SDSL
SSL
TESL

Synonyms and antonyms of ESL in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ESL» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ESL

Find out the translation of ESL to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ESL from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ESL» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

ESL
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ESL
570 millions of speakers

English

ESL
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ईएसएल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ESL
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ESL
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ESL
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ইএসএল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ESL
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

ESL
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ESL
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ESL
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

ESL
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

ESL
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Tiếng Anh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஈஎஸ்எல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ESL
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ESL
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ESL
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ESL
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ESL
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ESL
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ESL
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ESL
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ESL
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ESL
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ESL

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ESL»

The term «ESL» is very widely used and occupies the 17.235 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of ESL
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «ESL».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ESL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «ESL» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «ESL» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ESL

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ESL»

Discover the use of ESL in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ESL and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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ESL, English as a Second Language: Grammar Intermediate & ...
ESL Grammar Intermediate & Advanced includes these exclusive features: - Thorough coverage of English grammar concepts - Builds upon your knowledge of English grammar as you 'graduate' from the Intermediate section of the book to the ...
Mary Ellen Muoz, Mary Ellen Muñoz Page, 2008
2
Mainstreaming ESL: Case-studies in Integrating ESL Students ...
"In this book, ESL and mainstream teachers from primary and secondary schools in Australia, Canada, the USA and the United Kingdom, describe how they go about 'mainstreaming'.
John Clegg, 1996
3
Teaching ESL/EFL Listening and Speaking
Using a framework based on principles of teaching and learning, this highly practical guide provides a wealth of suggestions for helping learners at all levels of proficiency develop their listening and speaking skills and fluency.
I.S.P. Nation, Jonathan Newton, 2008
4
Building an ESL Collection for Young Adults: A Bibliography ...
A one-stop annotated bibliography of more than 500 recommended titles for young adults
Laura Hibbets McCaffery, 1998
5
Instruction and Assessment of ESL Learners: Promoting ...
The activities and assessment tools can be used by classroom teachers and ESL teachers working alone or together.In this book, you will find:ways to incorporate English and the home languages of the ESL students into the same lesson ...
Faye Brownlie, Catherine Feniak, Vicki McCarthy, 2004
6
A Writer's Reference with Resources for Multilingual Writers ...
This version of the best selling college handbook helps both resident and international students understand college expectations and develop strategies for improving their academic English and academic writing.
Diana Hacker, Nancy Sommers, 2011
7
Book Bridges for ESL Students: Using Young Adult and ...
Provides book titles and commentary that aid in teaching ESL students, showing how each title, ranging from fiction to nonfiction and from history to science, is appropriate for the instruction of children in all age groups.
Suzanne Elizabeth Reid, 2002
8
Business English and Conversation for the EFL-ESL Classroom
"A combination textbook-workbook on business English and correspondence for students of EFL (English as a Foreign Language) or ESL (English as a Second Language)."
Armando M. Aceituno, 2000
9
Light 'n Lively Reads for ESL, Adult, and Teen Readers: A ...
Annotates materials in the arts, sports, parenting, science, and more, and covers preparing for the GED and the U.S. citizenship test
‎1996
10
English the American Way: A Fun ESL Guide to Language and ...
ENGLISH THE AMERICAN WAY: A FUN ESL GUIDE TO LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN THE U.S. If you're looking for a fun and easy way to improve your English language skills, this is the book for you!
Sheila MacKechnie Murtha, Jane Airey O'Connor, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ESL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ESL is used in the context of the following news items.
1
ESL One Cologne: Who goes in as favourites?
The world's largest CS:GO tournament takes place next month in the form of ESL One Cologne with $250,000 in prize money up for grabs and ... «Red Bull, Jul 15»
2
Earnings of $1.44 Expected for Esterline Technologies Corporation …
Esterline Technologies Corporation (NYSE:ESL) is expected to report $1.44 earnings per share for the current quarter according to Wall Street ... «Markets Daily, Jul 15»
3
ESL Surplus Has Grand Opening For Store In Shelby
E-S-L Surplus held its grand opening Wednesday, with Mayor Steve Schag and the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce on hand to cut the ... «WMFD.com, Jul 15»
4
Esterline Technologies Corp. (ESL) Hits New 52-week Low During …
Esterline Technologies Corp. (ESL) established a new 52-week low yesterday, and could be a company to watch at the open. After opening at ... «Equities.com, Jul 15»
5
Esterline Technologies Corporation (ESL) Buys Back Shares From …
According to the filing, Esterline Technologies Corporation (NYSE:ESL) acquired more than 688,885 shares from Relational under a stock ... «Insider Monkey, Jul 15»
6
Yeelanna fighting for fairer ESL
The decision at Yeelanna was an example of another community trying to express its frustration about the latest round of increases in ESL, ... «Stock Journal, Jul 15»
7
ESL One Frankfurt attracts over 1m viewers
Dota 2 tournament ESL One Frankfurt 2015 attracted over 1m online viewers, with numbers sharply up year-on-year. Peak concurrent viewing ... «MCV, Jul 15»
8
Judge Reagan reduces sentence of former ESL detective Orlando …
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Michael Reagan shortened the sentence of former East St. Louis detective Orlando Ward, who took ... «Madison County Record, Jul 15»
9
Esterline Technologies Receives Average Recommendation of …
Esterline Technologies logo Esterline Technologies (NYSE:ESL) has earned a consensus rating of “Hold” from the nine brokerages that are ... «sleekmoney, Jul 15»
10
ESL classes offered
WICHITA FALLS, Texas - Region 9 Education Service Center is having adult ESL class enrollment and assessment testing for its ESL class at ... «Times Record News, Jul 15»

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