ESOL (English for speakers of other languages)
English language courses and qualifications for adults whose first language is not English.
- Stands for
- English for speakers of other languages
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- Qualifications
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Related terms
- EAL (English as an additional language) All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Pupils whose first language is not English. The US equivalent terms are ELL, EL or multilingual learner.
- ELL (English language learner) United States
- A student learning English in addition to their home language. UK: EAL.
More terms: Qualifications
BTEC · Credit (UK) · Entry level certificate · Further maths · HNC · HND
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