Which term stands for English as an International Language?

• A. EIL
• B. ELF
• C. ESOL
• D. ESP

Answer: (A)

English as an International Language means English used across borders for international communication among people with different native languages. The term that names this concept is English as an International Language, abbreviated EIL. It emphasizes English as a global means of communication rather than tied to a specific country or native speaker. The other terms have different focuses: English as Lingua Franca refers to English used as a common means of communication among non-native speakers; ESOL relates to teaching English to speakers of other languages in English-speaking contexts; ESP is English for Specific Purposes, tailored to particular professional or academic needs. So, the term that stands for English as an International Language is EIL.