TIRF was pleased to participate in the TESOL 2026 International Convention & Expo, held March 24–27 in Salt Lake City, Utah. As one of the largest global gatherings of English language educators—featuring hundreds of sessions and opportunities for professional exchange—the convention provided an ideal setting for TIRF to engage with
Dear TIRF Supporters & Trustees, I recently had the opportunity to interview 2015 TIRF DDG Awardee, Prof. Yueting “Tracey” Xu, and I am pleased to share highlights from our conversation in this month’s Chair’s Report. Reflecting on her journey—from early-career researcher to professor at South China Normal University—I was encouraged
Editor’s note: This piece is written by Cristina Rodriguez, Secretary of EALTA, who works for the regional government, Xunta de Galicia, in Spain. EALTA (European Association for Language Testing and Assessment) is hosting its 22nd annual conference from June 9-14, 2026 at the University for Foreigners of Siena in Italy. The
Editor’s note: This piece is authored by Mwanaidy Mwacha, Communications Coordinator at Africa ELTA. Africa ELTA is pleased to announce its upcoming annual conference, which will take place from May 29–31, 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, hosted in collaboration with Zetech University. This event will bring together English language teaching professionals,
The proposal window is now open for the TIRF Kathleen M. Bailey Teacher-Research Award (i.e., TIRF Bailey Award). This program supports English language teachers in conducting research that advances understanding of teaching and learning. To be eligible for the TIRF Bailey Award, applicants must be practicing teachers of English as
The application window for TIRF’s 2026 Doctoral Dissertation Grants (DDG) program is now open. The Foundation’s flagship program is designed to provide awards for doctoral students nearing the completion of their studies. There are two different types of DDGs offered from TIRF and its partners this year. Once again, we
