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The Association for the Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Indonesia facts for kids

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TEFLIN is a group in Indonesia that helps teachers who teach English to students who speak other languages. This is often called "English as a Foreign Language" (EFL). TEFLIN is like a club for these teachers, helping them learn new ways to teach and share ideas.

How TEFLIN Started

TEFLIN began a long time ago, in 1972. It started with a small group of teachers who met to talk about teaching English.

By 1982, TEFLIN became a more organized group. It was officially formed by nine different universities and teaching colleges. These included:

Annual Conference

Every year, TEFLIN holds a big meeting called an annual conference. At this conference, teachers and experts share new ideas about teaching English. They present papers, listen to special speakers, and join workshops to learn new skills. It's also a chance for teachers to meet each other and make new friends.

TEFLIN held its very first international conference in 2003. This means people from all over the world came to share their knowledge.

TEFLIN's Friends and Partners

TEFLIN works with many other groups that also help language teachers. By working together, they can share ideas and support each other. Some of TEFLIN's partners include:

  • Applied Linguistics Association of Korea
  • Cambodia TESOL
  • International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language
  • Japan Association for Language Teaching
  • Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Language Centre Singapore
  • TESOL International Association
  • Thailand TESOL (ThaiTESOL)
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