People who are bilingual throughout their lives, and use dual languages in everyday life, have some protection against cognitive impairment, a new study finds. ow.ly/IAgf50QKcnO

The call for presentation submissions ends on March 10th for JALT2024, the 50th Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) International Conference (Nov. 15-18 in Shizuoka). jalt.org/conference

📢 Heads up, PanSIG2024 presenters! We’ve been reviewing your proposals and appreciate your patience. A big THANK YOU for your engaging submissions! 🗓️ Mark Your Calendars: Notifications by March 8th. Confirm your spot by March 15th. Can't wait to showcase our lineup! ✨

Come and see us at PanSIG!

Prepare for PanSIG 2024: It's Almost Here! PanSIG 2024 is just around the corner! Visit pansig.org/food to learn more. We recommend downloading the PanSIG 2024 companion app at pansig.org/app to stay updated on schedule changes, The conference is happening soon!

JALT is pround to announce our plenary speakers for JALT2024! Details about their sessions are available on the #JALT2024 Conference website: jalt.org/conference/jal…

The call for presentation proposals is now open for the JALT2025 Annual International Conference, which will be held October 31-November 2, 2025 at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center in Yoyogi, Tokyo. All vetted submissions are due by Sunday, March 2, 2025, 11:59 PM.

Need advice for your presentation submission for JALT2025? We'll have a proposal writing workshop breakout room at the next JALT Zoom for Professional Development networking event on Tuesday, February 25, 20:00-21:00. Register to get the Zoom link: bit.ly/ZPDRSVP

Join us at the PanSIG 2025 Bilingualism SIG Forum! Bunkyo Gakuin University‘s Miki Tanaka will speak about “From ESL Learner to ESL Educator: Changing Identities of a TESOL Practitioner” May 18, 10:05-11:05 Bldg 3/2F-201 Kanda University of International Studies (神田外語大学)

Registration is now open for the JALT 2025 Summer Workshops! They will be run online in two streams - Technology in Teaching (TnT) and Professional Development (PD), on August 9, 2025, from 11:00 to 17:15 (5:15 pm). Details and registration here: events.jalt.org/event/46/

Early bird registration prices for JALT2025 are available till October 15th. To register, visit the conference website at jalt.org/conference/jal… and follow the instructions. ❗️For presenters: Please register by September 15th to remain in the program

Get a preview of JALT's 51st Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning in the September issue of The Language Teacher (available to non-JALT members, too). jalt.org/wp-content/upl…

JALT2025 (Oct 31-Nov 2, in Tokyo) features two inspirational invited speakers: Ladomchanh Khantry (our Asian Scholar), and Kinsella Valies (our Kevin Cleary speaker). Details: jalt.org/conference/jal… (Remember, discounted conference fees are available until October 15!)

#JALT2025 Conference in Tokyo: Discount registration ends October 15 * Dates: Friday, October 31 - Sunday, November 2, 2025 * Venue: National Olympic Youth Center, Tokyo * Registration: events.jalt.org/event/37/regis…

How do you plan on navigating your way to the #JALT2025 conference this weekend? Here's a route from Haneda Airport recommended by the conference venue, National Olympics Memorial Youth Center maps.app.goo.gl/RWmEwbFygt8wnf…

BSIG Forum, Sun. Nov. 2, 9:05 - 10:35 am Rm404. A panel discussion titled "Heritage Language Maintenance in Japan”. A panel of parents/guardians from a variety of language backgrounds will share their experiences in the Japanese context. Participation and questions welcome!

Increase your chances of getting accepted to present at the JALT2026 International Conference by attending our abstract writing workshop. Details: go.jalt.org/2026workshop This hybrid event will be held January 17th from 15:45 (3:45 PM) online and in-person in Fukuoka. #JALT2026