EAL
What Does EAL Mean in a Text?
The abbreviation EAL means "English as an Additional Language."EAL is one of many abbreviations associated with the teaching and study of languages. Others include:
- EFL (English as a Foreign Language).
- ELA (English Language Acquisition).
- ELL (English Language Learning).
- ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages).
- MFL (Modern Foreign Languages).
- TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language).
- TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
- TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language).
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When I write EAL, I mean this:
"English as an Additional Language"
Summary of Key Points
"English as an Additional Language" is the most common definition for EAL on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.EAL | |
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Definition: | English as an Additional Language |
Type: | Acronym |
Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | Specialists |
Example of EAL Used in a Text
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