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  • Literature in Language Teaching

    LiLT SIG members engage with literature through film, creative writing, poetry, the short story, classic literature and world literature, as well as literature in translation. We welcome interest from those […]

  • Lifelong Language Learning

    The topic of the LLL-SIGโ€™s Forum at JALT2014 was โ€œFinding what motivates adult learners.โ€ An enthusiastic audience attended this talk, given by a distinguished line-up of three speakers: Deborah Bollinger […]

  • Learner Development

    The Learner Development SIG is a friendly network of more than 200 members who are interested in exploring researching practices that help develop autonomous learning and teaching. We organize forums […]

  • Japanese as a Second Language

    The mission of the Japanese as a Second Language Special Interest Group (JSL SIG) is to serve as a resource for promoting JSL/JFL teaching, learning, and research. We welcome JSL/JFL […]

  • Global Issues in Language Education

    GILE aims to promote global awareness, international understanding, and action to solve world problems through content-based language teaching, drawing from fields such as global education, peace education, environmental education, and […]

  • Gender Awareness in Language Education

    All JALT members are encouraged to consider attending future GALE forums and events and read GALE publications so as to encounter a range of perspectives about gender issues, teaching, and […]

  • Framework & Language Portfolio

    Reports: The FLP SIG contributed presentations and workshops on CEFR and portfolio-related topics โ€“ featuring the two current JSPS Grant-in-Aid (kaken projects) โ€“ at the following international conferences: AILA World […]

  • Extensive Reading

    The JALT ER SIG exists to help promote Extensive Reading (ER) in Japan. Via our website, our newsletter, the ERJ Journal, and presentations throughout Japan we aim to help teachers […]

  • Critical Thinking

    We are ALWAYS looking for new input from teachers interested in critical thinking! We invite your ideas about the theory and teaching practices regarding critical thinking. Whether itโ€™s a classroom […]

  • Computer Assisted Language Learning

    The JALT CALL SIG is in the midst of preparations for the JALTCALL 2015 Conference. The conference will be held from 5-7 June at Kyushu Sangyo University in Fukuoka. The […]