The American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) is a professional organization of scholars who are interested in and contribute to applied linguistics.
One full day. Endless inspiration. April 24 | #AAAL2026
Be part of the conversation shaping applied linguistics.
Register today: aaal.org/aaal-2026-virtual-d…
Join us online—globally! No travel needed, just great ideas and meaningful connections from wherever you are.
Registration Open: aaal.org/aaal-2026-virtual-d…
To celebrate this year’s AAAL Conference in Chicago, Language Policy is pleased to announce that the following articles written by conference attendees will be made fully open access for two months, enjoy these articles until May 19th: aaal.org/applied-linguistics…#AAAL2026
Thank you to Ryuko Kubota for your incredible leadership as AAAL President — your impact will be felt for years to come.
And a warm welcome to Manka Varghese as our incoming President. We’re excited for what’s ahead!
#AAAL2026
Join us in Chicago for AAAL 2026 to explore a selection of engaging and thought-provoking special sessions.
View our searchable schedule: xcdsystem.com/aaal/program/P…#AAAL2026
The new AAAL Professional Development Blog is here! The blog provides AAAL members and the public with the latest research, effective practices, and peer-to-peer advice in the field of applied linguistics. See our first post on the AAAL website! aaal.org/news/10-things-to-d…
Join Affinity Groups at AAAL 2026!
Affinity Groups are dedicated spaces for dialogue and connection at AAAL 2026.
You can check their times and location in the searchable schedule: xcdsystem.com/aaal/program/P….
Congratulations to Mukaddes Coban Postaci, Eda Yildirimer, Ou Ourilige, Duk-In Choi, Asya Gorlova, Karen Andrews, Onur Ozkaynak, Melike Akay, Michael Guarino, winners of the AAAL 2026 Graduate Student Award Winners!