• What is ELT? ELT stands for "English Language Teaching." It is the field of study that focuses on teaching English to speakers of other languages. ELT can be used in a variety of settings, such as schools, businesses, and government agencies.

• Why is ELT important? ELT is important for a number of reasons. First, English is the most widely spoken language in the world. Second, English is the language of international business and communication. Third, English is the language of many popular cultures, such as movies, music, and literature.

• Who is ELT for? ELT is for anyone who wants to learn English. This includes students of all ages, professionals, and travelers. ELT can also be used to teach English to children who are native speakers of other languages.

• What are the different approaches to ELT? There are many different approaches to ELT. Some of the most common approaches include:

  • Communicative language teaching (CLT): CLT focuses on teaching students how to use English in real-world communication situations.

  • Task-based learning (TBL): TBL focuses on teaching students how to complete tasks that require them to use English.

  • Content-based instruction (CBI): CBI focuses on teaching students academic content in English.

• What are the different methods of ELT? There are many different methods of ELT. Some of the most common methods include:

  • Direct instruction: Direct instruction involves the teacher providing explicit instruction in grammar and vocabulary.

  • Inductive learning: Inductive learning involves the teacher presenting students with examples of language and allowing them to infer the rules of grammar and vocabulary.

  • Discovery learning: Discovery learning involves the teacher providing students with opportunities to explore language and discover the rules of grammar and vocabulary on their own.

These are just a few ideas for an introduction to ELT. You can also include information about the history of ELT, the different roles of ELT professionals, and the future of ELT.

Common acronyms in ELT 

Here are some common acronyms in ELT:

• ACTFL: American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

• CEFR: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

• CLT: Communicative language teaching

• EFL: English as a foreign language

• ESL: English as a second language

• IATEFL: International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language

• TESL: Teaching English as a second language

• TESOL: Teaching English to speakers of other languages

• TPR: Total physical response

• WL: Whole language

These are just a few of the many acronyms that are used in ELT. It is important to be familiar with these acronyms if you are working in the field of English language teaching.

Here are some additional acronyms that you may encounter in ELT:

• EAP: English for academic purposes

• ESP: English for specific purposes

• EIL: English as an international language

• ILE: Intensive language education

• SLA: Second language acquisition

• TPRS: Total physical response storytelling

• WIDA: World-class Instructional Design and Assessment