Hello, and welcome to another monthly edition of JALT Talk, the announcements newsletter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching.
In this issue:
We believe in honesty and accountability. On our website is a formal apology from our organization regarding a recent code of conduct case. Thank you for your time, understanding, and support as we move forward with integrity.
JALT International Conference NewsJALT2025 has wrapped and for those who attended, we have been working on getting you participation and presentation certificates. If you attended the conference, please check the email account you used to register for the conference, either as a regular participant or presenter. You should have a certificate addressed to you. Soon we will send a post-conference survey as well.
We had over 1,300 people onsite for our return to central Tokyo and JALT's 50th year as an organization. A look through our Flickr site will give you a nice look at what happened and all the great memories that were made, and as a special share, here are the three amazing plenary talks via our JALT YouTube channel (please like, share and subscribe):
Let's continue our shared purposed. Please join us for JALT2026, which will take place in Nagoya City, November 20-22 at the WINC. Our Conference Chairs, Amy Braun and Yoko Takano, will be hosting our 52nd International Conference and Educational Materials Exhibition under the theme of "Beyond the Classroom – From Local Voice to Global Impact!" They invite educators to explore how language education can transcend the classroom, creating opportunities for intercultural understanding, shared learning, and enriched futures. The call for proposals will be opening in the new year from early January 2026. Visit https://jalt.org/jalt-international-conference/ for all updates and access to all the call information, etc.
Thank you for all your participation and support of our community.
On behalf of all the volunteers who make these conference experiences possible, sincerely,
Wayne Malcolm
Director of Conference
NPO JALT
JALT2026 conference goods will be added to our online shop soon, but meanwhile, you can still get JALT 50th Anniversary T-shirts, hoodies, keychains, hats, stickers, more! As well as goods from recent conferences. https://suzuri.jp/JALT/products
As a special share, here are the three amazing plenary talks via our JALT YouTube channel (please like, share and subscribe):
The Tochigi Chapter's recent newsletter features reflections from the Pink Shirt Interns at JALT2025. If any of your students seem like the type who would be interested in volunteering as an intern for JALT2026, please share this publication with them.
JALT receives a number of job advertisements each month. If you're looking for a new position, please check out our job posts on our JALT Publications site: https://jalt-publications.org/tlt/departments/career-development-corner/jobs
Every year, JALT awards up to three grants for a maximum of 100,000 yen each for research on language teaching in Japan. The JALT Research Grants Committee is happy to announce the recipients of this year’s grants.
Congratulations to you all and good luck with your research projects next year!
If you are interested in applying for a JALT Research Grant next year, check out the JALT Research Grants website for more information https://jalt.org/research-grants-faq/ (Updates for the 2026 JALT Research Grants will be coming in the spring.)
PanSIG is an annual conference organized by many of the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) of JALT. Information about past PanSIG conferences (including photos, conference handbooks, etc.) can be found in the PanSIG Archive.
More details will be available on the PanSIG website in December! We're looking forward to seeing you at PanSIG 2026!
Under the theme "Prevail or Fail?," JALTCALL 2026 invites educators, researchers, and technologists to explore how digital tools, pedagogical innovations, and AI are reshaping language teaching and learning in an age of rapid change and uncertainty.
Come and experience the world-renowned Sapporo Snow Festival, enjoy Hokkaido's exceptional cuisine, and stay a little longer to enrich your academic curiosity as well. We invite submissions for 50-minute presentations, 20-minute presentations, and poster presentations.
JALT Hokkaido Winter Language Conference 2026 information:
JALT's Task-Based Learning SIG presents the TBLT in Asia 2026 International Conference
In order for JALT Program Chairs and other Officers to help ensure they are following the DEI Presenter Guidelines, the DEI Committee is asking all JALT member to fill out the survey: Complete the DEI Presenter Database Survey・DEIプレゼンターのデータベース構築の為のアンケート. Completing the survey is not a commitment to present, but will allow a more streamlined approach to connecting with potential speakers outside of personal networks. Please note that all questions are optional and will be used by program chairs to help diversify their speakers. Please see our poster for more information.
If you are a JALT Officer looking to use this great resource, you can view the list of presenters if you log into the jalt.org website --> view the officer resources --> click on the "Programs and Events" tab. Please ensure that you keep this information confidential.
We are pleased to remind our community about the ongoing invitation to submit articles for the Global Englishes SIG Journal. We welcome a wide variety of article types. 日本語での提出も受け付けます。Details of the journal can be found here: https://jaltgesig.wordpress.com/journal/
TYL SIG is now inviting submissions for the next issue of The School House, the journal of the JALT Teaching Younger Learners SIG.
If you presented at this year's JALT conference, especially for JALT Junior or any session applicable for teaching younger learners, we would love to see your work in print. Please consider turning your presentation into:
We welcome submissions from both experienced and first time writers. If you care about teaching younger learners, your voice belongs in our journal.
Please check our website for the submission guidelines and details (https://tyl.jalt.org/submission-guidelines/). We are very much looking forward to your submissions for the upcoming issue of The School House.
Announcing the 2026 PAC, ENG.SU-APLX & ETA 35th Anniversary International Symposium on English Language Teaching and Learning. The English Teachers' Association–Republic of China (ETA-ROC) is one of JALT's International Partners.
Abstract Submissions:
The latest Tochigi JALT Chapter newsletter is now available online! It features chapter member highlights from recent conferences in Japan and abroad, reflections from the Pink Shirt Interns at JALT2025, and an intern interview. You'll also find details about our upcoming Winter Workshop featuring Dr. Louise Ohashi on GenAI literacy, and Tochigi chapter members. Check it out here: https://sites.google.com/jalt.org/jalttochigi/newsletter
(download required).
Kobe JALT Journal is in need of experienced teachers to join its publication team as peer reviewers. Duties as a reviewer include working closely with the editors of Kobe JALT Journal and the Kobe JALT publication chair to ensure manuscripts are thoroughly vetted and ready for publication. This is a volunteer position with loose time requirements, as reviewers can review as many or as few manuscripts as they wish. Guidance and peer review examples are provided to all new reviewers. Previous reviewing experience is not necessary, but reviewers are expected to have knowledge of basic concepts in second language acquisition.
In addition, Kobe JALT Journal invites previously unpublished research for consideration in the next issue of Kobe JALT Journal. Articles with a strong research focus, as well as classroom practice-oriented articles, in any area of English language teaching/learning are welcomed. First-time authors are also encouraged to submit manuscripts.
Inquiries can be directed to the publication chair at kobe-publications@jalt.org.
We’re happy to announce that the Accessibility in Language Learning SIG (ALL SIG) has launched its brand-new website. このたび、JALT アクセシビリティ言語教育研究部会（Accessibility in Language Learning SIG / ALL SIG) の新しい公式ウェブサイトが公開されました。
For a full list of all of JALT's publications (including SIGs, chapters, and conferences), please see https://jalt.org/jalt-publications/
Nursing English Nexus is the online journal of the Japan Association for Nursing English Teaching (JANET). It is an open access, peer-reviewed, biannual publication for those interested in English language education for Japanese nursing students and practicing nurses.
Nursing English Nexus, Volume 9, Issue 2, October 2025: https://www.janetorg.com/nexus (scroll to bottom of the page)
JANET is one of JALT's Domestic Partners.
Event details: https://jalt.org/events
December 3, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
East Shikoku Chapter
The Dynamic Self: Negotiating Beliefs, Biography, and Professional Identity in Language Teaching
December 3, 8:15 PM-9:15 PM
Extensive Reading SIG
ER SIG Annual General Meeting
December 6, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Global Englishes SIG
JALT Global Englishes SIG Conference 2025
December 6, 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Tochigi Chapter
JALT Tochigi End-of-Year Event & Casual Gathering (Hybrid Event)
December 6, 4:15 PM-7:00 PM
Oita Chapter
JALT Oita Symposium
December 6, 6:15 PM-7:15 PM
Nagoya & Gifu Chapter
Reflecting on My Professional Development
December 7, 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
Sendai Chapter
Tohoku ELT Expo, Co-hosted by JALT Sendai, MY English School, and St. Ursula Eichi Elementary-Middle-High School
December 7, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Kyoto Chapter
From Theory to Practice: Integrating CLIL in the Classroom / 理論から実践へ：授業におけるCLILの統合
December 7, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Nara Chapter
2025 NaraJALT 4th Annual Conference
December 7, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Niigata Chapter
Designing for Inclusion: Overcoming Classroom Barriers to Active, Inclusive Language Learning
December 13, 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Vocabulary SIG
Vocabulary SIG Share-Out
December 14, 1:30 PM-4:00 PM
Iwate-Aomori Chapter
Emily MacFarlan: Proven Techniques for Building EFL Speaking Fluency
December 14, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Matsuyama Chapter
YouTube... You, too? YouTube...やってみない？
December 14, 2:30 PM-4:30 PM
Toyohashi Chapter
Toyohashi JALT End-of-Year Meeting (AGM) and Dinner
December 20, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Critical Thinking SIG
IMPACT 2025
JALT ART and Critical Thinking SIGs
December 20, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM
Hokkaido Chapter
JALT Hokkaido Presents Todd Beuckens: How to Create a Free Online Listening or Reading Library for All Levels that Tracks Results
Highlights
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Best regards,
Bill Pellowe
JALT Director of Public Relations
pr@jalt.org
https://jalt.org