NPO JALT is the Japan Association for Language Teaching. This account has been run by Bill Pellowe, JALT's Director of Public Relations, since February 2019

Joined July 2009
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Jun 1
The JALT Talk newsletter went out today to over 8,000 mailboxes. You can also read it online here: hosted.jalt.org/membermail/w… Contains several calls for presentations in Japan and internationally, as well as many other professional development opportunities.
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Jun 1
JALT's Mind, Brain, and Education SIG has published Supporting Adolescents in Their Language Learning Journey, Vol. 12 Issue 5, May 2026. mindbrained.org

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May 29
JALT members: Check your email for one titled "JALT OGM Notice and Ballot." JALT will hold its Annual Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) of 2026 on June 20 from 1 pm to 2 pm. Even if you attend the OGM (online or in person), you should vote ahead of time by absentee ballot.
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May 28
The NPO JALT Nominations and Elections Committee (NEC) has announced the newly elected JALT Board of Directors and Auditor. They will serve for two years, starting on January 1st, 2027. jalt.org/2026/05/28/2026_ele…

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May 20
A reminder that the election for the JALT Board of Directors and Auditor ends soon, on May 25th. jalt.org/2026/03/31/2026-jal…

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May 20
A final reminder that voting ends on May 25th in the election for JALT Board of Directors and Auditor. JALT members can sign in, read the candidates' profiles and statements, and cast their votes here: jalt.org/resource/election-i…
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May 20
Call for presentation proposals due July 24 for the JALT Critical Thinking SIG 2026 Conference (in Tokyo, Sept 12) forms.office.com/r/yyLsDEVpE…
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May 19
JALT's Mind, Brain, and Education SIG has published MindBrainEd Think Tanks: Embracing Playful Learning in the Language Classroom, 12(4) April, 2026. This issue explores the power and surprising benefits that play can bring to the language classroom. mindbrained.org

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May 17
Call for presentations due September 17th for the 2026 JALT Study Abroad SIG Conference: International Education in a Changing World, to be held Saturday, October 17th at Kyushu Sangyo University in Fukuoka. sa-sig.org/conference.html
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May 14
Call for My Share proposals due May 31 for Kobe JALT's "From LMS to Learning: Moodle and Digital Pedagogy" (in Kobe, June 28) events.jalt.org/event/81/abs…
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May 13
JALT's Yokohama Chapter has published Accents Asia, 21(1), 1-29. In April of 2025, the Yokohama Chapter of JALT held its regular My Share event. Here four of the presenters share their ideas in greater detail and with more theoretical backing. accentsasia.org/issues/21-1/…

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JALT retweeted
Dear JALT members and supporters, Last chance: PanSIG Early-Bird registration has been extended by one more day. Pre-registration closes on Wednesday, so register now to save up to ¥5,000 and secure your spot in Nagoya. May 23–24, 2026 Register: pansig.org/registration
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May 10
JALT's Materials Writers SIG has published Between the Keys: 34.1. This issue takes a look at a brand new textbook, lesson plans to incorporating AI in presentation classes, and the benefits (and occasional drawbacks) of digital materials. mwsig.jalt.org/between-the-k…
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May 9
JALT's Accessibility in Language Learning SIG has published ALL Review: Volume 6, Issue 1. The ALL Review is a collection of articles on current practices and resources that support language teachers' development of accessible learning spaces. allsig.jalt.org/newsletter
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May 6
JALT has published JALT Journal - Issue 48.1; May 2026. JALT Journal is JALT's research journal. It is published semiannually, in May and November, with submissions accepted throughout the year. jalt.org/jalt-journal/
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May 5
JALT's Teaching Younger Learners SIG has published The School House, Volume 33 Issue 2. tyl.jalt.org/the-school-hous…
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May 5
JALT has published The Language Teacher - 50.3: May 2026. TLT is JALT's bimonthly publication. jalt.org/the-language-teache…
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May 3
Do you know a JALT member who has made important contributions to our field? Be sure to nominate them for one of these awards brought to you by the JALT Awards and Recognition Committee! forms.gle/M1rEkss6VqsxnFF49 Deadline: Monday, September 28.
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