Dear TIRF Board Members and Supporters, On August 16th, I had the privilege of joining the International Conference on the Challenges of Chinese Language Education in the Digital Era, co-organized by East China Normal University and Crestar at RELC in Singapore. I was invited to serve as a panelist to share
This time of year marks the beginning of a new school term in a number of countries around the world, and we have a back-to-school gift for you. One of TIRF’s many resources is its collection of more than 260 reference lists. They may interest teachers, researchers, graduate students, teacher
From now until September 26th, all 11 volumes in the TIRF Routledge series, “Global Research on Teaching and Learning English,” will be on sale. Text on the Routledge website notes that these books offer a collection of previously unpublished empirical studies conducted by TIRF grant recipients throughout the world, as
Editor’s note: The following story was shared by colleagues at ETS and has been lightly adapted for TIRF communications. ETS is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2026 Jacqueline Ross TOEFL® Dissertation Award. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. (U.S. Eastern/New York Time) on October 10, 2025. More details can be
TIRF is pleased to announce a major update to one of its cornerstone services: TIRF Talks. This refreshed initiative and redesigned web page reflect our ongoing commitment to supporting the global language education community with timely, accessible, and practical insights from leading scholars and practitioners. TIRF Talks has been re-envisioned
TIRF is proud to welcome Mr. Mark Jiapeng Wang as one of its newest Fellows! Mr. Wang is a remarkable leader whose life story and professional journey exemplify perseverance, vision, and service. As the founder and Chairman of the Board of United World Colleges (UWC) Changshu China and the China
