Statement of Purpose
The TESOL English as a Foreign Language Interest Section (EFLIS) facilitates idea exchanges on global and specific EFL/ESL issues; brings together professionals who have had/intend to have EFL/ESL experiences in different countries; provides an international network for teaching positions and professional interests worldwide; and encourages TESOL Standing Committees and other ISs to address relevant international concerns.
Goals
- Represent the interests of those teaching in areas where English is a foreign language
- Develop profiles of the teaching conditions in EFL countries
- Promote the development of professional standards for EFL areas
- Provide information on opportunities for career development
- Promote research and information exchange on EFL
- Encourage research in the use of English as an international medium of communication
- Provide information on sources of materials and other resources
Leaders, 2013-2014
Chair: Denise M. G. De Felice
Chair-Elect: Vania Rodrigues
Past Chair: Hong Wang
Newsletter Editor: Jeremy Sykes
Community Managers: Hong Wang
Resources