Applied Linguistics

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Join us in Chicago for AAAL 2026 to explore a selection of engaging and thought-provoking special sessions. View our searchable schedule: xcdsystem.com/aaal/program/P… #AAAL2026

The new AAAL Professional Development Blog is here! The blog provides AAAL members and the public with the latest research, effective practices, and peer-to-peer advice in the field of applied linguistics. See our first post on the AAAL website! aaal.org/news/10-things…

Join Affinity Groups at AAAL 2026! Affinity Groups are dedicated spaces for dialogue and connection at AAAL 2026. You can check their times and location in the searchable schedule: xcdsystem.com/aaal/program/P….

Congratulations to Mukaddes Coban Postaci, Eda Yildirimer, Ou Ourilige, Duk-In Choi, Asya Gorlova, Karen Andrews, Onur Ozkaynak, Melike Akay, Michael Guarino, winners of the AAAL 2026 Graduate Student Award Winners!

Congratulations to all the winners of the AAAL 2026 Indigenous Language Scholarship Support Fund!

Congratulations to Daniel N. Silva and Jerry Won Lee, winners of the AAAL 2026 Book Award!

🚨 Don’t Miss Out on Savings! Early bird registration ends TODAY. Register now for AAAL 2026 in Chicago! aaal.org/events/aaal-20… #AAAL2026 #EarlyBirdRates #Savings

Congratulations to R. Marika Kunnas, winner of the AAAL 2026 Dissertation Award!

Join us for this AAAL 2026 invited colloquium as scholars explore how language, communication, and disability are understood—and often misunderstood. Learn More: aaal.org/2026-invited-c… Register Now! aaal.org/aaal-2026-chic…

Federal policy update: Proposed regulations could exclude education students from the “professional student” category, threatening access to federal student loans. Learn more and take action before March 2, 2026. Visit the website and take action! bit.ly/3O5G1BF

Don’t miss the December 2025 AAALetter! Catch up on key highlights and news here: aaal.org/news/aaaletter…

Join us for Speaking into the Future: Many Pathways to Indigenous Language Vitality. Register: aaal.org/aaal-2026-chic… #AAAL2026

Join this AAAL 2026 Invited Colloquium to explore how applied linguists are reimagining disciplinary writing through digital and multimodal genres. Register: aaal.org/aaal-2026-chic…

Join applied linguists from across North America and around the world at the American Association of Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference—in person in beautiful Chicago, IL, March 21–24, 2026, or virtually on April 24, 2026. Secure your spot today: aaal.org/events/aaal-20…

Explore the future of language research, “Artificial Intelligence in Applied Linguistics: Applications, Promises and Challenges” with Andrea Révész & Shinto Suzuki. Dive into cutting edge insights on AI’s impact on shaping the field. Register: aaal.org/aaal-2026-chic… #AAAL2026

Open Scholarship in Applied Linguistics, convened by Phil Hiver and Meng Liu. This session highlights emerging approaches that broaden participation, strengthen rigor, & expand the impact of our work beyond traditional academic boundaries. Register: aaal.org/aaal-2026-chic…

Congratulations to Lizzi O. Milligan, Aline Dorimana, Aloysie Uwizeyemariya, Alphonse Uworwabayeho, Terra Sprague, Laela Adamson, and Harry Kuchah Kuchah, Winners of the AAAL 2026 Research Article Award!

Advocacy works—and this moment matters. Thank you to the advocates and offices helping ensure these commitments become law. Learn More: bit.ly/49M19Ef