# ESL

Pronunciation: say "ee-es-EL" US /ˌi ɛs ˈɛl/, UK /ˌiː ɛs ˈɛl/

## Noun

1. Initialism of English as a second language. — Initialism of English as a second language.
   - Simple: Initialism of English as a second language. It means learning English when your first language is something else.
   - _Many ESL learners find English idioms harder than grammar rules._
   - _After moving from Brazil, she spent two years studying ESL._
2. Initialism of extended shelf life. — Initialism of extended shelf life.
   - Simple: Initialism of extended shelf life. It describes food treated to stay fresh longer than usual.
   - _The factory upgraded its packaging to produce ESL juice for export._
   - _Buyers prefer ESL because the products survive long shipping routes._

## Proper noun

3. Initialism of East St. Louis. — Initialism of East St. Louis.
   - Simple: Initialism of East St. Louis. It is a short way to write the name of the Illinois city.
   - _His family has lived in ESL for three generations._
   - _He drove across the bridge from St. Louis to visit his cousins in ESL._

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