Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

List of SIGs

  • Business English Coordinated by Marjorie Rosenberg

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

    Individual price:
    £15.50
    Institutional price:
    £29.50
  • ESOL Coordinated by Bev 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.  The SIG focuses particulary on exploring best practice in teaching migrants of all backgrounds including refugees and asylum seekers.

    Individual price:
    £15.50
    Institutional price:
    £29.50
  • 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).

    Individual price:
    £15.50
    Institutional price:
    £29.50
  • Global Issues Coordinated by Maureen Ellis

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

    Individual price:
    £15.50
    Institutional price:
    £29.50
  • Learner Autonomy Coordinated by Leni Dam

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

    Individual price:
    £15.50
    Institutional price:
    £29.50
  • Leadership and Management Coordinated by George Pickering

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

    Individual price:
    £15.50
    Institutional price:
    £29.50
  • 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.

    Individual price:
    £15.50
    Institutional price:
    £29.50
  • Learning Technologies Coordinated by Graham Stanley

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

    Individual price:
    £15.50
    Institutional price:
    £29.50
  • Pronunciation Coordinated by Jonathan Marks and Wayne Rimmer

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

    Individual price:
    £15.50
    Institutional price:
    £29.50
  • Research Coordinated by Richard Smith

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

    Individual price:
    £15.50
    Institutional price:
    £29.50
  • Teacher Development Coordinated by Mojca Belak

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

    Individual price:
    £15.50
    Institutional price:
    £29.50
  • Testing, Evaluation & Assessment Coordinated by Sue Hackett

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

    Individual price:
    £15.50
    Institutional price:
    £29.50
  • Teacher Training & Education Coordinated by Birsen Tutunis

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

    Individual price:
    £15.50
    Institutional price:
    £29.50
  • Young Learners and Teenagers Coordinated by Hans Mol & Helen Emery

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

    Individual price:
    £15.50
    Institutional price:
    £29.50