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
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
SALALS/SAALT Joint Conference postponed, due to COVID-19
The new date is now 27-30 June 2021. Read more ...
World English: an interesting article by Brenda Spencer
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‘Between phutu and samoosas’: Student response to assessment tasks for a thirdyear university course which adopts a World English approach." Check this and other articles from the Journal for Language Teaching , Volume 53, no. 1.
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.
