This report examines the development of teaching of English for
Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and English as a Foreign
Languages (EFL).
It argues that whilst they have largely developed separately and
crucially receive different funding support, the long-standing
distinction between ESOL and EFL, which does not exist in other
English-speaking countries, is no longer relevant in the UK
context.
The report makes a number of recommendations as to ways forward
to blur any unhelpful distinctions between ESOL and EFL and
ultimately strengthen the quality of English language teaching.