Welcome to Yokohama JALT
We are an active and welcoming chapter that regularly hosts in-person and hybrid events, conveniently located between Yokohama and Tokyo. We invite a wide range of esteemed speakers from across the Kanto area and sometimes beyond, creating valuable opportunities for professional development and connection.
We also host YoJALT My Share events, where teachers share practical ideas that can be quickly and easily implemented in the classroom. These sessions are open to both experienced and emerging educators from universities, schools, eikaiwa, and independent contexts, developing a supportive and collaborative environment. After the events, participants often continue the conversation at a nearby cafรฉ or pub, building connections and expanding their professional networks.
Speakers also have the opportunity to publish their work in a special YoJALT My Share edition of Accents Asia. This free, open-access journal provides a platform for educators across East Asia to share their ideas and research with a wider community of teachers.
We encourage you to explore our current and past events, and we look forward to seeing you at an upcoming session. Our constitution is available below:
Constitution: Download
Officers:
- President: Namiko Tsuruta
- Treasurer: Kriti Arora
- Membership Chair: Jonathan Harrison
- Program Chair: Joel Laurier and Andrew Devitt
- Publicity Chair: John Anthony Shaw and Nidal Butt
- Publication Chair: Alexander L. Selman
- Web Administrator: Nidal Butt and John Anthony Shaw
- Social Events Chair: Roger Davis
News and Announcements
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YoJALT MyShare – 17th March 2026
Location Keio University, Hiyoshi, Raiosha Building 2F The event brought together a range of engaging and practical presentations focused on language teaching, classroom innovation, and the effective use of technology. […]
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Theron Muller โ Streamlining Research and Teaching Practices – February 22nd 2026
Theron Muller is an Associate Professor at Waseda Universityโs Faculty of Human Sciences whose research focuses on academic publishing, language teaching, and teacher development. This interactive workshop discussed different tools […]
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Sachi Oshima – Enhancing Oral Presentation Skills for Students with Lower English Proficiency – January 25th 2026
Sachi Oshima is an associate professor at the Faculty of Law, Chuo Gakuin University, Chiba. After working for the Japan Foundation as a chief officer, she has been teaching English […]
