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Discourse in the Digital Age: Theoretical Perspectives and Emerging Approaches 📅 Oct. 8, 2026 ⏰ 9:30–10:45 AM ET 🌐 Open to AAAL members & non-members

“Many people mistakenly believe that bilinguals switch between two separate languages like flipping a light switch.” Dr. April Liu challenges this notion and shares her thoughts on translanguaging in our latest TikTok video. Watch here: tiktok.com/@aaal2675/video/7…

Discourse in the Digital Age: Theoretical Perspectives and Emerging Approaches 📅 Oct. 8, 2026 ⏰ 9:30–10:45 AM ET 🌐 Open to AAAL members & non-members

Hear from Chaoran Wang about how AI is changing language education in unexpected ways on our TikTok account, aaal2675: tiktok.com/@aaal2675/video/7…

Discourse in the Digital Age: Theoretical Perspectives and Emerging Approaches 📅 Oct. 8, 2026 ⏰ 9:30–10:45 AM ET 🌐 Open to AAAL members & non-members

Congratulations to Ileana Najarro, Winner of the AAAL 2027 Distinguished Public Service Award! ow.ly/WmUq50ZAF2a

Why choose applied linguistics as a career? 🤔 AAAL’s Maverick Zhang shares what drew him to the field and why applied linguistics matters to his work. Check it out! 🎓🌎 tiktok.com/t/ZTDG61n93/ #AppliedLinguistics #AAAL

Congratulations to Elif Varlik, Winner of the AAAL 2027 Distinguished Service and Engaged Research Graduate Student Award in Relation to Diversity Efforts! ow.ly/wqWu50ZAEW6

AAAL is now on TikTok! Follow the American Association for Applied Linguistics on TikTok and stay connected with the AAAL community in a new way. Account: aaal2675

Congratulations to Angel M. Y. Lin, Winner of the AAAL 2027 Distinguished Scholarship and Service Award! ow.ly/NWP850ZAEPs

In the June 2026 issue, get to know the AAALetter Editorial Team—Sinem Sonsaat-Hegelheimer, Shuyi Yang, Ava Becker, and Elizabeth Lee and learn more about the scholars who help bring AAAL news and stories to our community. aaal.org/from-the-editors-ju…

Take a look at our infographic highlighting key insights from the March 2026 virtual AAAL Conference! Thank you to Sinem Sonsaat for creating and sharing this engaging snapshot of the conference. Read more in the June 2026 AAALetter: aaal.org/from-the-editors-ju…

Curious about the highlights from the 2026 AAAL Conference in Chicago? In the June 2026 AAALetter, Dr. Sinem Sonsaat-Hegelheimer shares key conference statistics and takeaways from the AAAL 2026 In-person (Chicago) Conference. Take a look: aaal.org/from-the-editors-ju…

A great article highlighting AIALA (AILA Ibero-America) and its work to promote multilingualism, equity, and international collaboration in applied linguistics. Read more: aaal.org/news-from-sibling-o… #

AAAL’s Public Affairs and Engagement Committee invites members to connect research, advocacy, and social justice in meaningful, public-facing ways. Check out the June 2026 AAALetter article, Applied Linguistics in Unsteady Times: aaal.org/standing-committee-…

Sometimes one conference conversation can change everything. AAAL Conference Connections continues to build mentorship, community, and meaningful relationships across applied linguistics. Check out the June 2026 AAALetter by Juyeon Yoo aaal.org/standing-committee-…

Excited for the 2027 AAAL Virtual Conference and its theme, “Focus on the Applied” — bringing together global participation, innovative formats, and new conversations on language and technology. aaal.org/aaal-leadership-upd…

Reflections on the 2026 AAAL conference in Chicago and the exciting plans for AAAL 2027 in Atlanta, which will mark the organization’s 50th annual meeting. See the updates from Mari Haneda and Francis M. Hult : aaal.org/aaal-leadership-upd…

The #AAAL2027 Call for Proposals is now Open! Find all the information you need for our in-person and virtual conferences at this link: aaal.org/2027-call-for-propo…