August 2016 | JALT2016 Schedule updates, JASAL Conference, and Partner Organizations (including grants!)

Dear JALT Members and Friends of JALT,
We have prepared the third conference preview for inclusion in the
September/October issue of TLT, but if you would like an early look at
the PDF, please visit, – http://bit.ly/JALT2016preview3 – for detailed
Plenary, Featured, and Invited Speaker presentation information
including rooms and schedules; Technology and Teaching Workshops;
Kevin Cleary Invited Speaker; a language puzzle; and more. Please
share the PDF with friends and colleagues.
Earlier Previews
For: Introduction, Plenary Speakers, Location, and Morehttp://bit.ly/JALT2016preview1
For: Registration, Koen Meigi Endorsements, Hotels, and Featured Speakershttp://bit.ly/JALT2016preview2
Thank you,
From the JALT Board of Directors,
Ted O’Neill
Director of Public Relations
1. Reserve a room for JALT2016
2. JASAL2016 Call for Presentations
3. Partner Organizations: IATEFL, PAC@ETA-ROC, and TESOL
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1. Reserve a room for JALT2016
JALT has arranged blocks of rooms at 15 hotels near WINC Aichi in
Nagoya, site of JALT2016. Rooms are available in a range of prices,
but please book early to make sure you get your first choice.
Accommodation bookings are handled by our official travel agent, JTB
Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
Follow the links below to book accommodation for the conference.
English: https://mice3.jtbgmt.com/jalt2016/?lang=en
Japanese: https://mice3.jtbgmt.com/jalt2016/?lang=ja
Use the “Accommodation” and “Access and Map” buttons at the top of the
JTB page to view your options before logging in.
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2. JASAL2016 Call for Presentations
The Japan Association for Self-Access Learning (JASAL) is very pleased
to invite you to participate in the JASAL 2016 Annual Conference on
Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Konan Women’s University in Kobe,
Japan. The aim of the conference is to
bring together practitioners,
administrators, and students involved in the field of self-access
learning across Japan to share our innovative practices, to learn from
each other, and to inspire each other to expand this field in Japanese
institutions.
This year we wish to broaden the participation at the JASAL Annual
Conference by encouraging students to present, and to give all
presenters the option to present in English or Japanese.
Deadline: Sept. 10th 2016. Full details here: tinyurl.com/jasal2016
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3. Partner Organizations: IATEFL, PAC@ETA-ROC, and TESOL
IATEFL Glasgow 2017
The next IATEFL Conference is due to take place at the Scottish
Exhibition & Conference Centre (SECC), from Tuesday 4 April to Friday
7 April 2017.
URL: – http://www.iatefl.org/annual-conference/about-the-annual-conference –
Deadline for proposals: 16.00 BST Friday 9 September 2016
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PAC at ETA-ROC 2016
The Pan-Asian Consortium (PAC) is a series of conferences,
publications, and research networks that includes The Japan
Association for Language Teaching, Korea TESOL, Thailand TESOL, The
English Teachers Association of the Republic of China, The Far East
English Language Teachers Association of Russia, and The Philippine
Association for Language Teaching.
ETA-ROC 25th International Symposium and Book Fair on English Teaching
Dates: November 11-13, 2016
Venue：Chien Tan Overseas Youth Activity Center
URL: – http://www.eta.org.tw/en/ –
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TESOL Convention Grants
Have you considered participating in a TESOL Convention but lacked the
resources? Apply for a grant for the 2017 International Convention,
21–24 March 2017 Seattle, Washington, USA. Deadline for most
applications is 1 November 2016. Visit
– https://www.tesol.org/enhance-your-career/tesol-awards-honors-grants/con… – .