IATEFL Voices issue 285

Pre-Conference issue

Inside this pre-conference issue, you will find articles and reviews as well as updates on the Belfast conference activities for all the IATEFL Special Interest Groups (SIGs). We also feature an insight into volunteering for IATEFL from Trustee and SIG Representative, Judith Mader.

Articles
This issue features articles on the topics of gender bias in the ELT industry, strategy charts for small talk and academic writing for publication.

Reviews
Features reviews of books focused on the complexity of learning a second language, adapting activities for B1 and above, phrasal verbs for English language learning and a focus on teaching in the classroom.

IATEFL news
Find out more about the Belfast conference (17-20 May) with articles on what to expect, what to look forward to in the exhibition and careers fair, the procedure for applying for a scholarship and how to get involved with the Tribute session – acknowledging the passing of colleagues since the last conference.

Find more information on SIG activities in Belfast including their Pre-Conference Events and plans from the IATEFL Associates committee for Associates Day, both taking place on 16 May, and, what you can enjoy 'out of conference hours' in this lively city. We're also pleased to include an advertorial from ETS.