In this interview, ELT educator, author, and entrepreneur Dorothy Zemach discusses using humor and the arts to facilitate productive learning for both teachers and students, English learner motivation, and the future of the teaching English as a foreign language field. Read More
In response to a recent blog post with concerns about how well TESOL International Association can connect the world at a time when travel, visa, and other restrictions too often keep people apart, TESOL Executive Director Chris Powers writes about the ways the association strives to bring together its members and other professionals across political, geographical, and cultural divides. Read More
Association News
Teacher of the Year Award: Are you the next TESOL Teacher of the Year? Awardee will receive US$1,000, a 1-year TESOL membership, complimentary registration to the TESOL 2020 International Convention, round-trip airfare and accommodations for TESOL 2020, and more. Apply today! (Deadline 19 July 2019)
Call for Proposals: TESOL is accepting proposals for the English Language Teacher Development series for a 15,000-word book on Classroom Observation and Feedback in ELT. (Proposal Deadline: 1 August 2019)
TESOL Statement: TESOL Statement on Cuts to Education for Detained Migrant Children
The TESOL Resource Center: Submit an activity, lesson plan, teaching tip, or assessment tool to the TRC.
Apply for TESOL Awards: TESOL is now accepting applications for several different awards and grants. Awards and scholarships are available for
TESOL Core Certificate Program
Set yourself apart. Gain a foundation in the theory and practice of ELT iwth this three-part program.
(Applications due: 15 July 2019)
TESOL International Association China Assembly
Twelve presentation themes, six international keynote speakers, presentations, panels, workshops, and much more for ELT professionals. This year’s event is in Hangzhou, China. (Registration deadline: 15 July 2019)
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