# EFL

Pronunciation: say "ee-ef-EL" US /ˌi ɛf ˈɛl/, UK /ˌiː ɛf ˈɛl/

## Noun

1. Initialism of English as a foreign language. — Initialism of English as a foreign language.
   - Simple: Initialism of English as a foreign language. It means learning or teaching English where it is not the main language.
   - _EFL emphasizes practical communication over endless grammar drills._
   - _She earned a certificate to teach EFL overseas._

## Proper noun

2. Initialism of English Football League. — Initialism of English Football League.
   - Simple: Initialism of English Football League. It is the group that runs England's main football divisions below the Premier League.
   - _Several EFL clubs reached the later rounds of the cup this year._
   - _Promotion from the EFL into the Premier League is worth millions to a club._

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