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Definition ESL in American English

ESL noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌi es ˈel/
1

English as a Second Language: English taught to people whose first language is not English, but who live in an English-speaking country and need English to communicate in daily life. This term is used especially in the U.S., Canada, and Australia.

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Definition ESL in American English