Esl

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Initialism of English as a second language. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable

    "Near-synonyms: EFL (broadly synonymous), EAL"

  2. 2
    Initialism of extended shelf life. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Initialism of East St. Louis. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

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ealeast st. louiseflefl[appendix:glossary

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"Teaching ESL is usually a gig for losers and boozers."

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