TESOL International Association facts for kids
Presentation at an Academic Saturday event with the MexTESOL chapter in Mexico City
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| Formation | 1966 |
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| Headquarters | Alexandria, Virginia, United States |
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Formerly called
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Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages |
The TESOL International Association is a big group for teachers who teach English as a second or foreign language. It used to be called Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. This organization helps teachers around the world improve their skills.
It started in 1966 and has its main office in Alexandria, Virginia, in the United States. In 2018, TESOL had over 10,000 members from many different countries. It also works with more than 100 other groups that focus on language education. Many of these partner groups are outside the United States. When you count all the members from TESOL and its partner groups, the total is about 44,000 people.
What TESOL Does
TESOL helps English teachers learn new ways to teach. They want to make sure students get the best education possible.
Helping Teachers Learn
TESOL holds special learning events called "TESOL Academies." These events happen in different places across the United States during the summer. They help teachers learn new skills and ideas.
Every year, TESOL also hosts a big meeting called an "annual convention." Teachers from all over the world come to this event. They share ideas, learn about new teaching methods, and connect with other educators.
Important Publications
TESOL publishes two important magazines for teachers. These magazines are called TESOL Quarterly and TESOL Journal. They share new research and ideas about teaching English. Experts write articles for these magazines to help other teachers.
See also
In Spanish: TESOL International Association para niños
