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TESOL Press invites proposals for two new TESOL Zip Guides: one focused on second language writing and one on teaching speaking. TESOL Zip Guides are compact, six-panel resources designed for busy educators. They distill key concepts into highly practical tools that can be immediately applied in the classroom.Read the full calls to apply.DEADLINE: 15 June 2026NOTE: TESOL will contact ONLY those ap

ANNOUNCEMENTSProposals Open for TESOL 2027 in Houston, Texas, USLEADERSHIP UPDATESLetter from the ChairsLetter from the EditorsARTICLESThree Sisters Soup in the Social Issues Classroom in TanzaniaCatherine Njau, TELTA (Tanzanian English Teachers’ Association), Marangu, Kilimanjaro, TanzaniaA simple meal sparks a powerful insight: what if classrooms worked like “Three Sisters Soup”? This story expl

LEADERSHIP UPDATES Letter From the EditorsElka Kristo Nagy, Ekaterina Arshavskaya, Sarah EmoryLetter from the ChairKyle Swanson, Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USALetter from the Past ChairMorag Burke Harrell, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, USAIntroduction of Members at LargeKostiantyn (Kostya) Fesenko, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah USAGinessa (La

TESOL offers two premier opportunities for English language teaching (ELT) professionals around the globe to share research, exchange knowledge, elevate their practice, and strengthen their networks within a global community dedicated to advancing the field and improving learner outcomes. Across these opportunities, ELT professionals from more than 100 countries engage in sessions on emerging tren

ANNOUNCEMENTSJoin Our 2026–2027 Webinar Series as a PresenterB-MEIS is seeking webinar presenters for the 2026–2027 year! Share your expertise in bilingual and multilingual education with our global TESOL community. Submit your ideas and join us!LEADERSHIP UPDATESLetter from the Incoming ChairNelli Bondareva, University of the People, Pasadena, California, USAARTICLESAI Literacy or Linguistic Gate

TESOL Press is launching a new book series on Workplace English and invites applications for a Series Editor to help shape this important initiative. The selected editor will also author the first volume (publication August 2027), which will establish a practical framework for needs assessment, curriculum design, and instruction in career-focused English programs.Subsequent volumes will focus on s

Featured Articles:Digital Pragmatics: Teaching the Hidden Rules of Online InteractionWhy Teaching Visual Literacy Matters in Today’s Language ClassroomsTESOL 2026: Celebrating 60 Years of Advancing the FieldShaking Up the Classroom: Practical Differentiation for Today’s Diverse LearnersOnline Teaching:Simple Tips to Handle Breakout Rooms SuccessfullyClassroom Practice:3 Ways to Use Authentic Mater

TESOL International Association (TESOL) recently installed Okon Effiong as its 2026-2027 president at the association’s annual business meeting during the TESOL 2026 International Convention & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. In addition to Effiong, President-Elect Gabriel Hugo Díaz Maggioli and board members Susan Gaer and Bessie Karras-Lazaris were also installed on the TESOL board of directo

TESOL 2026Nayr Ibrahim, Nord University in NorwayThis keynote examines how multilingualism empowers learners and transforms classrooms into inclusive, dynamic learning environments. By centering student voices and giving them linguistic choices, teachers can challenge monolingual norms, foster equity, and embrace plurilingual identities. Together, let’s reimagine language education as a site of po

TESOL 2026Justin Shewell, TESOL President 2025-2026 TESOL educators do more than teach language. We shape understanding across cultures and generations. We nurture the voices of our learners and empower them to dream, to advocate, and to connect. When we view English teaching as global citizenship, we recognize our shared responsibility, and privilege, in building bridges that make communication,

TESOL 2026Enilda Romero-Hall, Research Methods in Learning Design and Technology This keynote explores the profound interplay between technology and humanity in education, spotlighting technological innovations such as networked learning, extended reality, and artificial intelligence. It critically examines pressing challenges like sustainability, ethics, and cultural sensitivity while envisioning

TESOL 2026Carl Hernandez, BYU Vice President for Belonging Fostering and maintaining a sense of belonging is at the heart of successful learning. Words matter. Language understanding promotes individual engagement in transitory matters such as making contracts. When viewed as covenantal in nature, language becomes an essential element of establishing and sustaining both individual and collective b

Featured Articles:From Code-Switching to Translanguaging: A Shift in Teacher PerspectiveTrauma-Informed Teaching: A Story of Collective Resilience BuildingSpotlight on the 2026 TESOL Teacher of the Year: Rashad Ahmed10 Tips for a Meaningful TESOL International Convention ExperienceOnline Teaching:The Power of Digital StorytellingClassroom Practice:Can They Use English Outside Class? Task-Based Lan

LEADERSHIP UPDATESLetter from the ChairStacy Brown, Refugees Forward, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USALetter from the EditorLinda Molin-Karakoc, University College London, London, United KingdomARTICLESWhen English Becomes a Bridge: A Teacher’s Story from the West BankRawan Saqfalhett, Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain and Palestinian territoriesCan you imagine a teacher

LEADERSHIP UPDATESLetter from the ChairDr. Matthew Allen, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USAARTICLESBridging Generations in ELT: The never-ending story?Karin Rossbach, M.Ed. Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Guatemala City, GuatemalaBridging generations in today’s ELT classroom means navigating shifting identities, digital habits, and evolving notions of authority.  As Gen Z and soo

ANNOUNCEMENTS Call for Newsletter SubmissionsWould you like to submit a piece to the next issue of Difference and Disability Matters? The next deadline is July 17th, 2026, and we accept submissions on a rolling basis. Full details are in the Google Form. Volunteer Leadership Positions with SSDISIf you are interested in getting more involved with the Supporting Students with Disabilities Interest S

ANNOUNCEMENTS Consider submitting an article for the next newsletter. We want to know what is going on in your corner of the world! Submit your idea to the Editor, Kevin Knight.LEADERSHIP UPDATES Letter from the EditorKevin Knight, Kanda University of International Studies, Chiba, JapanLetter from the ChairGerlinde Koppitsch, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Villach, AustriaLetter from th

ANNOUNCEMENTSCALICO 2026 in Oxford, OH, July 7-11, 2026 The conference theme is Language With a Good Heart: Nurturing Human Connections in CALL. Visit https://calico.org/calico-2026/ for more.OnCALL - Call for SubmissionsOnCALL seeks articles on a variety of topics related to CALL: AI, VR, XR, AR, software, website, book reviews, announcements, reports on conferences or presentations. See below fo

ANNOUNCEMENTSSend submissions for the next issue by May 15, 2026!If you are interested in submitting an article, book review, or teaching tip for As We Speak, please read the Call for Submissions at the end of this issue for more information.  LEADERSHIP UPDATES Letter from the ChairReza Dalman, Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota, USALetter from the EditorsAgata Guskaroska and Mahdi Duris,

ANNOUNCEMENTS Upcoming Events:Wed, Mar 11, 9:00 to 10:00, Coffee HourWed, March 25, 2:00 to 3:00, Networking Event, TESOL ConventionThurs, March 26, 5:30 to 6:30, Open Meeting, TESOL ConventionNext issue: July 2026We are on social media: Facebook, X, MyTESOL, LinkedIn, YouTube LEADERSHIP UPDATES Letter from the ChairNichole McVeigh, PhD, University of Richmond, Virginia, USALetter from the Editors