Foreign Language
Professional Resources
Organizations
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American Association for Applied Linguistics
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Information about conferences, journals and professional development
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American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
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A national organization dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of languages
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California Language Teachers Association
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The California Language Teachers Association (CLTA) is an association of language professionals which sponsors activities that promote, support, and enhance the teaching of world languages.
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Center for Applied Linguistics
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CAL is a private, non-profit organization: a group of scholars and educators who use the findings of linguistics and related sciences in identifying and addressing language-related problems.
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The National Capital Language Resource Center
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Features a web-based tutorial to guide educators in creating and implementing a foreign language portfolio assessment
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The National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition & Language Instruction Educational Programs
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Resources for teachers of English as a Second Language.
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Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
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TESOL articulates and advances standards for professional preparation, continuing education, and student programs
Publications
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Foreign Language Annals
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A refereed journal which serves the professional interests those concerned with the teaching of foreign languages
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TESL-EJ
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This academic e-journal is a recognized source of ESL and EFL information
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TESOL Journal
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A quarterly, refereed journal which contains articles related to methodology, curriculum materials and design
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TESOL Matters
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A newspaper with archives available online; a useful resource for English as a Second Language
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TESOL Quarterly
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Articles related to theory and practice in TESOL.