Welcome
The South African Association for Language Teaching (SAALT), a non-profit organisation (178-756 NPO), was founded in 1966 as the South African Language Study Group. Since then its membership has increased to such an extent that the Association has become representative of a large number of people involved in language and language teaching.
We serve language teachers at all levels with information on the latest research, trends, and best practice related to the profession. The Journal for Language Teaching is our flagship product. Our annual conference is the most productive interaction among language teaching professionals nationally. Our networks connect local language teaching professionals with global expertise.
The Association is committed to multilingualism, and emphasizes this both in theory and in practice.
LATEST NEWS
Journal for Language Teaching. Vol. 54 No. 2 (2020)
The latest issue of our Journal has just been published under the new editorship of Dr Kabelo Sebolai, Deputy Director of the Language Centre at Stellenbosch University. Read more ...
First call for papers: SALALS Virtual Conference 2021
21-23 September, 2021
SAALT members are special guests. Do not miss this event! All information available on this page: SALALS Virtual Conference 2021
International Mother Language Day
SAALT's commitment to multilingualism aligns with that of UNESCO who, in its efforts to advance inclusion and education recovery in the context of Covid-19 is observing International Mother Language Day.
"When languages fade, so does the world's rich tapestry of cultural diversity. Opportunities, traditions, memory, unique modes of thinking and expression — valuable resources for ensuring a better future — are also lost." Source: https://www.un.org/en/observances/mother-language-day
"When languages fade, so does the world's rich tapestry of cultural diversity. Opportunities, traditions, memory, unique modes of thinking and expression — valuable resources for ensuring a better future — are also lost." Source: https://www.un.org/en/observances/mother-language-day
Membership
Did you know? SAALT membership is free! Go to our Membership page to join online. Current members are requested to update your personal details here.
