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Technique

A specific tactic used to carry out a chosen teaching method.

TEFL

Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Typically geared toward learning the language for specific purposes such as business and is learned by students living in non-English-speaking countries.

TESL

Teaching English as a Second Language. Typically geared toward learning the language for everyday purposes and is learned by students living in English-speaking countries.

TESOL

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Refers to the field of professionals who teach English in a country where English is the primary language.

TOEFL

Test of English as a Foreign Language. An English proficiency test for non-native English language speakers wishing to enroll in U.S. universities.

Top-Down

Language learning that starts with an understanding of language before proceeding to break down complex concepts into the most basic parts of language.

TPR

Total Physical Response. A teaching technique whereby a learner responds to language input with body motions: “Stand up,” “Sit down,” “Put the pen on the table.” This technique was devised by James Asher.