Acronyms and abbreviations

ESOL = English for Speakers of Other Languages

ESP = English for Specific Purposes

TEFL = Teaching English as a Foreign Language

ELT = English Language Teaching

TESL = Teaching English as a Second Language

TESOL = Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

TOEFL = Test of English as a Foreign Language

EFL = English as a Foreign Language for students from non-English-speaking countries

ESL = English as a Second Language for non-native speakers - similar to above

1st Cert, CFC = Cambridge First Certificate (in the English Language)

CAE = (Cambridge) Certificate in Advanced English English, above CFC and below CPE

CPE = Cambridge Proficiency (in English) Examination (The highest EFL examination)

BC = British Council (BC also means Before Christ was born!)

UK = United Kingdom

GB = Great Britain (geographical area)

A list of schools of English In London and in the London area

The best way to choose a good English School is to get a recommendation from a friend. Also, if you are already in London, take a free lesson before you pay for your course. It is also a good idea to ask the school reception if you can have a look around. When looking around, you may ask students if they are happy with the school.

Sometimes it is better to learn a language privately or in a small group - especially true if you need English for a specific purpose. Find private lessons on this website.

Often, but not always, if a school has higher fees the tuition is better.

Warning! If a school is very cheap, be very careful!  Schools with higher fees  are usually - but not always - better.