English Reference

Word

efl

Definition

n. Stands for English as a Foreign Language. It is the way people learn and teach English when it is not their first language.

n. Abbreviation for English as a Foreign Language. Refers to the teaching and learning of English in countries where it is not the primary language of the community.

Examples

“She is a teacher of EFL.”

“The university offers several EFL courses to help international students improve their speaking and listening skills.”

“The EFL curriculum must balance the acquisition of linguistic accuracy with the development of practical communication skills necessary for professional environments.”

Examples

simple

“She is a teacher of EFL.”

contextual

“The university offers several EFL courses to help international students improve their speaking and listening skills.”

complex

“The EFL curriculum must balance the acquisition of linguistic accuracy with the development of practical communication skills necessary for professional environments.”

Real-World Examples

“Photograph: John Clifton/Action Images/Reuters Burnham met Carney at a football match in Liverpool on Wednesday night, where the two Everton fans watched their team in the EFL Cup .”
The Guardian · 16 Sept 2026
“Rochdale ’s first home game since promotion back to the EFL ended in a 2-1 defeat by Crawley , which was a second straight loss.”
The Guardian · 22 Aug 2026

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Level
C1 · Advanced
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