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Background

TEFL and TESL teachers help people learn English as a foreign or second language. They plan lessons, teach grammar and vocabulary, and help students develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Teachers work in schools, language centres, or online, and may work with children, teenagers, or adults from different backgrounds.

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Next Step Roles

English Department Head→Language School Director→Curriculum Developer→Teacher Trainer

Publications

ELT JournalTESOL Quarterly

Books

Teaching English as a Foreign LanguageThe Practice of English Language TeachingHow to Teach English

Key Figures

Jeremy HarmerScott ThornburyStephen KrashenPaul Nation

Classification

SIC Code8299, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference428.007, 370.1For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

English as a Foreign Language TeacherEnglish as a Second Language TeacherESL TeacherEFL TeacherEnglish Language Instructor

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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