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According to Britannica.com,
English originated in England and is the dominant language of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and various island nations in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

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It is also an official language of India, the Philippines, Singapore, and many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa. English is the first choice of foreign language in most other countries of the world, and it is that status that has given it the position of a global lingua franca. It is estimated that about a third of the world’s population, some two billion persons, now use Engli

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Second Language
-a second language that is not the mother tongue of the speaker, but that is used for public communication, in trade, higher education, and administration.

English as a Second Language
- is English which is usually taught to students in an English speaking country.

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USAGE IN A PARTICULAR GEOGRAPHICAL AREA 

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English is used for public communication of that country and typically officially recognized and accepted.

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Foreign Language
- a foreign language refers to any language other than that spoken by the people of a specific place.

English as a Foreign Language
- is English which is taught to students in a foreign, non-english speaking country , which English is not generally spoken as the main language of communication, this will generally apply for example in China, Japan, Middle East, and Mainland Europe.

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English is not widely used by the people of the country and not officially recognized and accepted.

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English as a Second Language
is the traditional label used for students who are studying English in an English-speaking country, like in the UK, Australia, USA etc.

ESL students are compelled to practice their English language skills in a country where English is the main language. These students are constantly exposed to scenarios where they can apply their linguistic knowledge; through conversations with colleagues, reviewing mainstream news, or socialising with locals.Living in an English-speaking country helps ESL students to quickly adapt to the language as a means of survival. Repeatedly practicing the language through different scenarios and instances strengthens their language capability.

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English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students, on the other hand, predominantly learn English as a foreign language within their own native country (or a country that is not a typical English-speaking country).

The basis of the English lessons for EFL students are similar to that of a UK student learning a foreign language as part of their school curriculum. (I.e., a high school student choosing between taking a Spanish, German, or French class).It is likely that these students will lack experience in the languages cultural and historic background; as their exposure will be limited to their weekly classes.

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ESL classrooms share a target language; EFL classrooms share a native language.

Since, ESL students are non-native English speakers in an English-speaking country, it is much more likely that an ESL class will have students of varied backgrounds and cultural heritages.

Alternatively, since EFL students are often studying English as a foreign language in their home country, it is likely that the average EFL class makeup would be fairly homogeneous.

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You may think that teaching English is teaching English, whether you're doing it in a Thai village or a suburban California school. And you'd be right, sort of. Many of the same textbooks, lesson plans, and online resources serve in both cases. Many English teachers go from one type of teaching position to the other, and back again. But there are fundamental differences between ESL and EFL classrooms. Understanding them will make you a more effective teacher.

An ESL classroom is in a country where English is the dominant language. The students are immigrants or visitors. The class is usually of mixed nationalities, so students don't share a native language or a common culture. Outside the classroom, students have a specific, practical need for English, and ample opportunity to use it. Students have extensive daily exposure to English-speaking culture, although their understanding may be limited by their language skills.

An EFL classroom is in a country where English is not the dominant language. Students share the same language and culture. The teacher may be the only native English speaker they have exposure to. Outside of the classroom students have very few opportunities to use English. For some, learning English may not have any obvious practical benefit. Students have limited exposure to English-speaking culture, most often through a distorted lens like TV or music.

Based on these definitions, we can see that there are important differences in the student population. Effective lesson planning must take them into account.

ESL students need

1. Hands-on English lessons suitable for their immediate needs. If you've got a class full of recent immigrants struggling with how to fill out forms, teach them to fill out forms. If you've got a group of foreign doctoral students, teach them how to talk to their academic advisors. There may be a place for general grammar instruction, but not until more pressing needs are met.

2. Explicit cultural instruction. These students come from many places, all very different from your classroom. Teach them about your cultural norms. Teach them how to get along in your society. Tell them how people from your culture see their culture. You might not think this is traditional English teaching, but it will generate fascinating discussion. Understanding culture is an invaluable step towards fluency.

3. Bridges towards integration. As an ESL teacher, you may not consider yourself a guidance counselor, but be ready to suggest concrete ways for your students to address their daily problems in your local community. Whether that means referring them to an immigrant assistance association or helping them apply for a job online, you're likely to be the first person they ask for help. Equip yourself with the knowledge you need, and be ready to do more research when asked.

EFL students need

1. Lots of practice using English, especially orally. Get them speaking in the classroom, but also teach them where to find opportunities to practice speaking English outside of class, and reward them for doing so.

2. Exposure to living English. Never lead your students to believe that English is a set of rules and words to memorize. It is the living, breathing creation of cultures and communities around the world. Do whatever you can to reveal this depth. Pen pals, non-traditional teaching materials, and field trips are great ways to make English come alive for your students.

3. Reasons to learn English, and motivation to stick with it. English can be very theoretical when you're growing up in a village in Belarus. Find out about each student's other passions and tie English into them. There are so many English communities online and off that it's possible to find a tie-in for almost any other area of interest. Social networks are powerful tools.

These are the key differences I see between these student communities and strategies to teach English accordingly. Does this match your experience? What do you think are the key differences between ESL and EFL classrooms?
In her first guest post for OUP, Kate Bell, a writer and researcher, talks us through some of the practical differences between ESL and EFL classrooms.

Categories: Adults / Young Adults, Cultural Studies, Professional Development, Skills, Teenagers | Tags: Classroom activities, Culture, EFL, English Language, ESL, Kate Bell, Learning experience, Teacher Development | Permalink.

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How ESL and EFL classrooms differ - Oxford University Press

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You may think that teaching English is teaching English, whether you're doing it in a Thai village or a suburban California school. And you'd be right, sort of. Many of the same textbooks, lesson plans, and online resources serve in both cases. Many English teachers go from one type of teaching position to the other, and back again.

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https://www.britannica.com/topic/English-language
https://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-second-language-and-foreign-language/
https://corelanguages.com/difference-between-esl-and-efl/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFwptW_PHh4&feature=emb_title
https://oupeltglobalblog.com/2011/07/12/how-esl-and-efl-classrooms-differ/
https://www.slideshare.net/DenisseMarinrodrigue/difference-between-esl-and-efl
https://www.slideshare.net/AshrafAhmed15/english-as-a-foreign-language-efl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqDFPU9YeQM&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9VBATu7mNI&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_reU1gDvMk&feature=youtu.be

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Manager:
Mae Pontilar

Researcher :
Kristel Ann Herbieto

Editor;
Cindy Almonicar

Creator:
Lyss Marie Capisnon

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For more information click the youtube link below :

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Why Did English Become the International Language?

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(Click the youtube link below, to witness an interaction in an EFL classroom)

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Hannah - Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Beijing.