Professional Associations and Societies

Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA) Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA)- The National coordinating body representing teachers of English to speakers of other languages in Australia. ACTA aims to promote … American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)- Features publications and workshops with a calendar of the latest events. Also information on jobs and resources. Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL) Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL)- A global professional association for English language educators involved in the teaching English as a second, for… TESOL International Research Foundation TESOL International Research Foundation- Non-profit organization whose goal is to generate new knowledge about English language teaching and learning domestically and abroad. TESOL Arabia TESOL Arabia- Based in the United Arab Emirates, this TESOL organization serves as a network for English language teachers. TESOL Spain TESOL Spain- A non-profit association representing English language teaching. TESOL France TESOL France- Represents the interests of professionals in EFL (English as a Foreign Language) in France, whether their concerns are in the private or public sector, classroom, ma… International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL)- An association for teachers, lecturers, teacher trainers, academic managers, researchers and insti… British Columbia Teachers of English as an Additional Language (BCTEAL) British Columbia Teachers of English as an Additional Language (BCTEAL)- A professional association for teachers of English language learners. California Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CATESOL) California Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CATESOL)- A professional association representing teachers of English language learners throughout California and Ne… TESL Ontario TESL Ontario- A provincial non-profit organization of educators and specialists which discusses membership, certification, and professional development. Centre for Canadian Language Benchmark Centre for Canadian Language Benchmark- Promotes greater consistency and effectiveness in adult ESL and second language instruction. Also a national TESL resource center and inqui… TESOL Greece TESOL Greece- A non-profit professional association for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, affiliated with TESOL Inc., USA. ELTA Rhine e.V. - English Language Teachers' Association ELTA Rhine e.V. - English Language Teachers' Association- Provides information on upcoming activities and workshops, links to other ELTAs in German speaking countries and informat…