The Japan Association for Language Teaching
The Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) is a
nonprofit organisation dedicated to the improvement of language
teaching and learning both within Japan and internationally with
nearly 3,000 members in chapters and affiliates across Japan as
well as members abroad.
JALT members, regular, joint, group, or student, can attend JALT
events including the annual national conference at member rates.
Most chapters hold regular meetings, attendance of which is free to
members. You can easily join or renew your membership online.
Members also receive copies of JALT's two main publications; The
Language Teacher and JALT Journal. The Language Teacher
(TLT) is JALT's monthly publication, and carries a diverse range of
material related to language teaching and learning, particularly in
an Asian context. JALT Journal is the research journal for the
organisation. It is published twice yearly; in the spring and in the fall.
JALT also has a number of Special Interest Groups (SIGs). These
are national networks for information exchange and fellowship
among teachers with similar interests. They further JALT's mission
of improving foreign and second language education in Japan.
SIGs are based on the various academic, research and
pedagogical interests shared by JALT members. SIGs are founded
on similar occupations, subjects or levels taught, teaching
approaches tailored to Japan, interest in certain fields, or interest
in certain issues cutting across disciplines.
What is JALT?
