What is ESL (English as a Second Language)?【Courses & Teachers】

✅ What is ESL?

ESL (English as a Second Language) refers to English language education programs designed for learners whose native language is not English.

This program is commonly taken by international students such as Japanese, Russians, Chinese, Taiwanese, Arabs, Vietnamese, Mongolians, and many others when they study English abroad.

In the Philippines, ESL is the most common type of course offered by language schools. It primarily focuses on daily conversation, and also serves as a strong foundation for students preparing for business communication or English proficiency exams like TOEIC and IELTS.

✅ Goals and Features of ESL

The main goal of ESL programs is to develop practical English skills, including:

Speaking
Listening
Writing
Reading
Grammar and vocabulary building

Curricula are tailored to suit each student’s English level, making the program suitable for complete beginners to advanced learners.

✅ ESL Courses at 3D ACADEMY

At 3D ACADEMY, we offer the following ESL-focused programs:

General ESL – Balanced improvement across all four core skills
Intensive ESL – Emphasizes speaking through additional one-on-one classes
Platinum ESL – Fully customized course designed for advanced learners or those with specific needs

All of our ESL courses are centered around one-on-one lessons, making them ideal for beginners who lack confidence in their English.
✴︎ Each course also includes three group classes, but the number of one-on-one classes varies by course: 4 for General ESL, 5 for Intensive ESL, and 6 for Platinum ESL.

✅ Who is ESL for?

Beginners who want to start from scratch
First-time international students
Students looking to strengthen their foundation before TOEIC, IELTS, etc.
Professionals or future migrants who want to develop practical communication skills

✴︎ At 3D ACADEMY, students may convert group classes into additional one-on-one lessons, allowing up to 5, 6, or even 7 one-on-one classes per day.

✅ Common Misconceptions

❌ ESL is “only for kids” → ✅ Most ESL learners are adults
❌ ESL is “only for beginners” → ✅ Advanced ESL programs are available
❌ ESL doesn’t offer one-on-one classes → ✅ In the Philippines, one-on-one is the standard