IATEFL's Special Interest Groups (SIGs) play a major role in the association's activities; organising events around the world as well as producing newsletters with "cutting edge" articles in their various specialist fields. They are a "must" for any teacher who wishes to keep up to date with the latest developments and newest ideas in whatever specialist area of the profession they are interested in.  If you would like to add another Special Interest Group to your membership before your renewal date, please contact Glenda Smart on glenda@iatefl.org.

Business English
Coordinated by Eric Baber and Ian McMaster

Business English SIG (BESIG) is for anyone with an interest in the use of English for business purposes.

ELT Management
Coordinated by George Pickering

ELT Management SIG is for people interested in developing their management capabilities in the increasingly challenging field of ELT.

ESOL
Coordinated by Beverly Davies

The ES(O)L SIG is for people with an interest in the teaching and learning of English as a second or other language.

English for Specific Purposes
Coordinated by Mark Krzanowski

This SIG is for anyone interested in English for Specific, Academic and/or Occupational Purposes (i.e.ESP, EAP & EOP).

Global Issues
Coordinated by Mike Solly

Global Issues SIG (GISIG) is for anyone with an interest in how issues of global importance impact upon English teaching and learning.

Learner Autonomy
Coordinated by Carol Everhard

The LASIG is for those interested in exploring and researching practices and strategies for the development of autonomy in language learning.

Literature, Media & Cultural Studies
Coordinated by David A Hill

Literature, Media and Cultural Studies SIG is for anyone involved in teaching or using literature, media or cultural and intercultural studies in EFL/ESL contexts.

Learning Technologies
Coordinated by Sophie Ioannou-Georgiou

Learning Technologies SIG is for any members interested in the application of new technologies in learning, teaching or teacher training of English.

Pronunciation
Coordinated by Jonathan Marks/Dorlorez Ramirez

Pronunciation SIG (PronSIG) is for teachers interested in integrating pronunciation skills with language teaching.

Research
Coordinated by Maike Grau/Alan Fortune

The Research SIG is for anyone interested in doing, sharing, and learning about all forms of research in English Language teaching.

Teacher Development
Coordinated by Colin Mackenzie

Teacher Development SIG is for teachers interested in the interplay between the personal and professional development of teachers.

Teacher Training & Education
Coordinated by Beril Yucel

Teacher Training and Education (TTEd) SIG is for anyone involved in the training and professional development of ELT teachers.

Testing, Evaluation & Assessment
Coordinated by Zeynep Urkun

Testing, Evaluation and Assessment SIG (TEA-SIG) is for anyone involved in this important aspect of ELT.

Young Learners
Coordinated by Niki Joseph/Wendy Arnold

Young Learners SIG is for teachers involved in the teaching of children and teenagers.