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A selection of sites of interest to language teachers.

Associations

AAIEP
The American Association of Intensive Language programs is A U.S. based association which sets and monitors standards for its members (participating English Language Programs at U.S. universities, colleges and private language schools).

BAAL
British Association of Applied Linguistics.

ENGLISH UK
(formerly ARELS and BASELT)
English UK is the national association of accredited English language centres.
Formed in 2004 from two previous associations (ARELS and BASELT), English UK has over 350 member centres in private schools, educational trusts and charities, further education colleges and universities and all members are accredited by the British Council.

IATEFL
IATEFL (International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language) is a UK based international teachers' association which aims to link, develop and support English Language Teaching professionals throughout the world.

There are links to various IATEFL Special Interest Groups on the main website which include: Business English; Learning Technologies; ELT Management; ESOL; ESP; Global Issues; Learner Autonomy; Literature, Media and Cultural Studies; Pronunciation; Research; Teacher Development; Teacher Trainers and Educators; Testing, Evaluation & Assessment; Young Learners

JALT
The Japan Association for Language Teachers is a professional organisation dedicated to the improvement of language learning and teaching in Japan and has an international membership of over 3.800.It is the Japan affiliate of TESOL and a branch of IATEFL.

TESOL (international)
Professional Association for teachers of English around the world. Based in USA. Information includes details of TESOL initiatives, publications, affiliates, special interest groups, conference news and job opportunities

Organisations

British Council
Includes the interesting ELTec PAGE: English Language Teaching Contacts scheme to extend the use of English as the language of international communciation and to assist the professional development of British and international teachers of English.

UK Examination Boards

AQA
AQA offers a range of academic and vocational qualifications. JET SET (Junior English Tests and Senior English Tests) are EFL tests for 6 to 16 year olds offered, on demand, in any country.

Cambridge ESOL
Regulatory body for Cambridge examinations for students and the RSA/Cambridge TEFL qualifications for teachers.

IELTS
International English Language Testing Service. Proficiency test required for admission to UK universities.

Trinity College London
Trinity College London is a leading international examinations board offering qualifications in spoken and written English.

Magazines and journals

Cambridge Journals on-line
Offers articles on all academic subjects with some sections of interest to language teachers.

ELTJ
OUP's English Language Teaching Journal.

ELT Newsletter
A forum on the web for teachers of English.

EL Gazette
Monthly newspaper with the latest in the ELT world.

English Teaching Professional
A magazine for the ELT profession. Classroom materials and techniques, methodology and pedagogy, information and ideas exchange.

Humanistic Language Teching
A journal from Mario Rinvolucri and Pilgrims.

The Internet TESL Journal
Online journal for ELT, includes more academic articles as well as useful ideas, teaching plans etc.

iTs Magazines
Online edition of the magazine for teachers and students of English.

The Teacher Trainer
A practical journal for experienced teachers, teacher trainers and educators. It includes ideas on observing classes and giving feedback, running sessions for teachers, TT conferences, books for teacher educators.