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... > social science subjects > education > education studies > education policy > educational reform > curriculum and instruction > bilingual education > people and organizations > TESOL, Inc.

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TESOL, Inc.  

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  • The acronym TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) can have three different meanings: It can refer to the professional association based in the United States, to the specific profession of practitioners that provide English language instruction to students of diverse linguistic backgrounds, or to the field of study itself. This entry focuses on the description, historical background, and status of TESOL, Inc., the organization. [Source: Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education; TESOL, Inc.]

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