Organizations and Centres
American Association of Applied
Linguistics
Founded in 1977, the American Association of Applied Linguistics (AAAL)
is a professional organization of scholars who are interested in the
multi-disciplinary field of applied linguistics. The site gives details
of the organization's activities such as its publications, and annual
conference.
American Association of Teachers of
French (AATF)
An organization dedicated to encouraging and assisting in the teaching & learning of French in the
U.S. through publications (most notably the French Review), conferences and other activities.
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
ACTFL is dedicated to promoting the study of foreign languages and cultures as an integral component
of American education and society. The page describes ACTFL's activities, projects, and services.
Publishes the Foreign Language Annals.
Association Canadienne de
Linguistique Appliquee (ACLA) / Canadian Association of Applied
Linguistics (CAAL)
L'association se propose de promouvoir au Canada la recherche,
l'experimentation, l'enseignement et la diffusion du savoir dans tous
les champs d'application de la linguistique et d'etendre son action a
tout le domaine de la didactique des langues secondes et maternelle.
L'ACLA est affiliee a l'Association internationale de linguistique
appliquee (AILA) au sein de laquelle elle represente le Canada.
Publie Revue de l'ACLA/Journal of the CAAL.
L'association canadienne des professeurs d'immersion / The Canadian association of immersion teachers (ACPI / CAIT)
Une association qui, par la réflexion, la recherche et l'intervention, soutient
l'action des professeurs en cherchant à promouvoir l'immersion et à contribuer au développement de
la pédagogie immersive au Canada. Publie Le journal de l'immersion.
Association internationale de linguistique
appliquée / International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA)
AILA is an international federation of national associations of applied linguistics. It pursues
the following objectives: (1) to promote & coordinate research in applied linguistics, (2) to
disseminate information about applied linguistics, and (3) to organize an international congress
every three years.
L'Association québécoise des
enseignantes et enseignants de français langue seconde (AQEFLS)
A pour but d'associer l'ensemble du corps enseignant aux développements
théoriques et pratiques de la pédagogie du français langue seconde au
Québec. Organize un congrès annuel et publie régulièrement la
Revue.
The
British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL)
BAAL is a professional association based in the UK, which provides a forum for people interested in
language and the applications of linguistics.
British Columbia
Association of Teachers of Modern Languages (BCATML)
The BCATML is the Provincial Specialists Association (PSA) of the BCTF
for second language teachers. Its objectives are to improve the quality
and conditions of second language teaching in British Columbia. The
site also provides many worthwhile language links for French, Spanish,
Chinese, Japanese etc..
British Columbia Teachers
of English as an Additional Language (BC TEAL)
BC TEAL advances the profession of teaching English as an additional
language in British Columbia through professional development,
promotion of standards, advocacy and representation. Publishes the BC
TEAL newsletter.
Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT)
This site offers information about the activities of CASLT: the publication of Réflexions (the CASLT newsletter), conferences, research, and publications.
Canadian Heritage Official Languages Support Program
The goals of this branch of Canadian Heritage are to promote French and English in Canadian society and to encourage the development of francophone and anglophone communities in minority situations. The site provides information on the teaching/learning
of French and English in Canada, publications on Canada's official languages, as well as links to related sites of interest.
Canadian Parents for French (CPF)
A national network of volunteers dedicated to creating and promoting French second language learning
opportunities for young Canadians. The CPF page provides links to activities and publications, as well
as a set of links for young learners of French.
Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL)
A major private non-profit organization involved in language related issues including language policy, foreign language education, testing, ESL, and refugee affairs.
Centre AlphaPlus Centre. The Literacy and Language Training Resource
Centre
A resource centre and information service for professionals involved in adult
literacy and adult immigrant language training. Open Tuesdays and
Thursdays.
Centre de recherches
en enseignement et apprentissage des langues (CREAL) de l'Université d'Ottawa
Main objectives: research on language teaching and learning, interdisciplinary contacts and
the organization of professional activities.
Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)
The mission of the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB) is to
promote the coherence, effectiveness and consistency of adult English as a
second language instruction across Canada by linking all adult ESL
stakeholders, maintaining standards in ESL training, and facilitating
the implementation and use of the CLB and the CLBA. The CCLB is a
non-profit, federally incorporated organization.
Centre international de recherche
en aménagement linguistique (CIRAL)
Le CIRAL est un centre de recherche qui regroupe seize chercheurs et soixante-dix étudiants qui
partagent le même approche aux questions de langue en les abordant du point de vue d'une linguistique
de l'usage qui associe l'étude d'une langue aux conditions de son usage.
The Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO)
An American professional organization for computer assisted learning and instruction, with a particular interest in modern language teaching and learning.
Federation internationale des professeurs de
francais (FIPF)
La FIPF rassemble plus de 70,000 enseignants, regroupes dans plus de 150
associations. Partenaire des Ministeres francais, canadiens, et belges,
la FIPF contribue par ses actions et ses subventions a la diffusion du
francais et des cultures francophones.
International Association
for Language Learning Technology
IALL is a professional organization for the promotion of the effective
uses of media centers for language teaching, learning and research. This
site provides an extensive foreign language software database.
Institut des langues
secondes / Second Language Institute, University of Ottawa (ILS / SLI)
The ILS/SLI is responsible for teaching and testing English and French as second languages
at the University of Ottawa, and conducting applied and theoretical research in areas pertinent
to second language teaching.
Modern Language Association of America (MLA)
The MLA, which was founded in 1883, "encourages the study and teaching of the modern languages
and literatures and strives to ensure the highest standards in teaching and scholarship in the field."
Modern Language Centre, Ontario Institute for
Studies in Education / University of Toronto
The Modern Language Centre of OISE/UT is concerned with the theory and practice of second and
minority language teaching and learning. The main functions of the Centre are graduate studies,
research, development and field services. The page describes the MLC's courses, faculty, research
and development projects, publications, special events, etc...
National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE)
An organization concerned with the education of language-minority students in American schools, whose
activities are research, professional development, public education and legislative advocacy.
National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research (NCELTR)
Established in 1988, NCELTR at Macquarie University in Sydney is the Commonwealth's key centre for English language teaching and research in Australia. It offers post-graduate courses, ESL courses for adults, and conducts research on issues related to se
cond language education.
National Clearinghouse for
Bilingual Education (NCBE)
The NCBE is operated by George Washington University and funded by the
U.S. Department of Education to collect, analyze, and disseminate
information relating to the effective education of linguistically and
culturally diverse learners in the U.S. NCBE provides information
through its web site and produces the news bulletin, Newsline.
National Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy
Education(NCLE)
The NCLE is an adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse at the
Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) which focusses on providing timely
information on literacy education for adults and out-of-school youths
learning English as a second language.
National Foreign Language Resource Centers
The following seven NFLRCs are funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to improve
and enrich foreign language education in the U.S.
National Capital Language Resource
Center. Joint project of Georgetown University, George Washington
University and the Center for Applied Linguistics
The focus of the National Capital Language Resource Center is on the
training of teachers on the use of effective teaching strategies and
foreign language performance tests.
Michigan
State University Center for Language Education and Research
The objective of MSU/CLEAR is the promotion of collaboration in foreign language research and teacher
education.
National K-12 Foreign Language
Resource Center at Iowa State University
Their mission is to improve student learning of foreign languages from K to 12.
The Ohio State University
National Foreign Language Resource Center
The OSU/NFLRC explores ways to enable foreign language learners to develop and maintain advanced
language skills.
San Diego State University Language Acquisition Resource
Center
The focus of the SDSU-LARC is on research, development and training to improve language testing, increase
understanding of other cultures, and to improve language performance, all through innovating uses
of technology.
University of Hawaii National Foreign Language Resource Center
Established to improve and enrich foreign language education nationwide. Engages in research,
materials development, summer institutes and publications.
University of Minnesota Center for Advanced Research
on Language Acquisition (CARLA)
CARLA is the co-ordinating office for a number of grant funded programs devoted to research and
program development in second language teaching, learning and assessment.
The National Foreign Language Center at the
Johns Hopkins University
An American institution committed to research, policy development, and programs in response to a
national need for foreign language competencies.
Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages
OCOL provides a range of services, products and information to promote
better relations between English-speaking Canadians and French-speaking
Canadians.
The Official Languages Programs
The Official Languages Programs are administered by the Council of
Ministers of Education of Canada. They consist of the Official-Languages
Monitor Program, and the Summer Language Bursary Program. Both of these
programs provide teaching and learning opportunities in English as a
second language and French as a second language for Canadian
postsecondary students.
Ontario
Modern Langage Teachers' Association (OMLTA)
The OMLTA is an organization of teachers of modern languages for the
Province of Ontario whose goal is to offer professional development, to
promote the benefits of language learning, and to provide leadership and
advocacy for language educators.
Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada
A national non-profit organization which organizes educational visits and exchanges for students of all ages. Visits and exchanges are organized for individuals or for groups and are usually interprovincial and interlingual (French/English).
TESL Canada
TESL Canada is the national federation of English as a second language teachers. It organizes
an annual conference and publishes the TESL Canada Journal.
TESL Ontario
TESL Ontario is an affiliate of TESL Canada, and a non-profit provincial organization of educators in the field
of English as a second language. It presents an annual conference and publishes the newsletter Contact.
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
TESOL's mission is to develop the expertise of its members and others involved in teaching English
to speakers of other languages through a wide range of services, publications, and programs. Best known as the publisher
of the TESOL Quarterly.
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