LANGUAGE TEACHING

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LANGUAGE TEACHING METHODOLOGY Maruzzela Beltran M.A . What is an ACRONYM ? ► A word formed from the first letters of each word in a phrase making complex terms more accessible. ► ACRONYMS enhance clarity and efficiency in communication. Ex.: USA → United States of America GIF → Graphics Interchange Format FIFA → Fédération Internationale de Football Association . EU → Europäische Union . L1 First language Mother tongue often acquired in early childhood . Also known as native language . L2 Second language Language learned after the mother tongue. Also known as T arget language . ELT English Language Teaching It encompasses all aspects of teaching English to non - native speakers , focusing on language skills development . It encompasses all aspects of teaching English to non native speakers , focusing on language skills development . EFL English as a Foreign Language English as a Second Language Practice of teaching English to non - native speakers in an English - speaking country . ESL TEFL Teachin...