What role should critical thinking play in speaking assessment? Ali Ebrahimpourlighvani examines this question as part of SALT’s forum on expanding constructs in second language assessment: journals.library.columbia.edu/index.php/SA... #SecondLanguage #Assessment #TeachersCollege #Columbia #OA

So excited to welcome Betul Demirezen and Virginia Langhammer to the #lansibunch as doctoral students in #LanguageUse starting this Fall 🥳 Both are interested in #ConversationAnalysis & #ClassroomDiscourse 😍 @teacherscollege.bsky.social @iscaupdates.bsky.social

Kedi Mo’s forum contribution examines HSK 3.0 before full implementation, asking what its revised linguistic framework and task structure may mean for score interpretation and use. Read in SALT Vol. 26, Issue 1: journals.library.columbia.edu/index.php/SA... #L2Assessment #HSK #AppliedLinguistics

Studies in Applied Linguistics & TESOL@tcsaltjournal.bsky.social · 2w ago

SALT Vol. 26, Issue 1 features a forum on “Expanding Constructs in Second Language Assessment,” introduced by Soo Hyoung Joo and Daniel Eskin. Read the forum introduction here: journals.library.columbia.edu/index.php/SA... #AppliedLinguistics #TESOL #LanguageAssessment #openaccess #TeachersCollege

SALT Vol. 26, Issue 1 features a forum on “Expanding Constructs in Second Language Assessment,” introduced by Soo Hyoung Joo and Daniel Eskin. Read the forum introduction here: journals.library.columbia.edu/index.php/SA... #AppliedLinguistics #TESOL #LanguageAssessment #openaccess #TeachersCollege

New in SALT Vol. 26, Issue 1, Cicely Anne Rude’s “Conversational Involvement in Interaction: A Literature Review” reviews interdisciplinary work on conversational involvement and examines how participants display and interpret engagement in interaction. journals.library.columbia.edu/index.php/SA...

Now available: #lansi2026 program and registration www.tc.columbia.edu/lansi/confer... @iscaupdates.bsky.social @emcawiki.bsky.social @teacherscollege.bsky.social @lingsocam.bsky.social @linguistlist.bsky.social @ica-lsi.bsky.social please help us spread the word🙏

SALT [Vol. 26 No. 1] is Now Available! Studies in Applied Linguistics & TESOL (SALT) has just made available our next issue! We invite you to see the Table of Contents below and visit our website to review articles and items of interest. journals.library.columbia.edu/index.php/SA...

Congratulations to SALT Editor Ashley Beccia for being selected to receive the NFMLTA Dissertation Writing Support Grant! 🎉 Ashley’s dissertation is titled “Task Complexity and Learner Agency: A Dynamic Investigation into Young Learners’ Task Performance." #AppliedLinguistics #TBLT #TC #Columbia

Stay connected with Studies in Applied Linguistics & TESOL (SALT) ✓ Follow us on various social media platforms ✓ Sign up for our email listserv ✓ Check out our call for papers & call for reviewers ✓ Read SALT's AI policy for authors #AppliedLinguistics #TESOL #TeachersCollege #TC #Columbia #CU

SALT has officially adopted a policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Large Language Models (LLMs) in submitted manuscripts: tinyurl.com/SALT-AI-policy-authors This policy will be updated periodically as AI tools & disciplinary norms in applied linguistics & TESOL evolve #AI #LLM #TC

Congratulations to Soo Hyoung Joo on defending her dissertation "Investigating Situated Specific Purpose Writing Ability in a Scenario-based Language Assessment of Science"! 🎉 Soo has served on the Editorial Board of SALT since 2020, and we are incredibly proud of her tremendous accomplishment! 🤩

LAST CALL! Express your interest in contributing to SALT's Special Issue on L2 Vocabulary (Spring 2027) by TOMORROW, April 15th. tinyurl.com/SALT-L2vocab #L2vocabulary #specialissue #SALT #teacherscollege #columbia #appliedlinguistics #TESOL

Studies in Applied Linguistics & TESOL@tcsaltjournal.bsky.social · 6mo ago

📣 Attention all members of the @columbiaaltesol.bsky.social community, including MA, EdM, & EdD students, as well as faculty & alumni: if you are interested in contributing to SALT's special issue on L2 vocabulary, complete this form by April 15: tinyurl.com/SALT-L2vocab #AppliedLinguistics #TESOL

SALT is excited to share that Dr. Shaohua Fang, who joined our editorial board as an external reviewer this past fall, has accepted a tenure-track position at Montclair State University – congrats, Shaohua! 🎉

Center for International Foreign Language Teacher Education@ciflte-cu.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Congrats to CIFLTE Fellow (2023–24) Dr. Shaohua Fang on accepting a tenure-track position at Montclair State University! 🎉 We’re extremely proud to celebrate this milestone and excited to see what’s ahead for Dr. Fang! 👏 #AI #SLA #CIFLTE #TESOL #TC #TCSOL #Linguistics #Psychology #Language

Tomorrow, April 10th, SALT will be conducting on interview with Professor @stevethorne.bsky.social at @teacherscollege.bsky.social. The interview will be published in the journal's Spring 2026 issue. Stay tuned! #SLA #AppliedLinguistics #TESOL #SALT #TC #TeachersCollege #CU #Columbia

REMINDER: SALT invites members of the @columbiaaltesol.bsky.social community to contribute to our upcoming special issue on L2 Vocabulary (Spring 2027). We welcome contributions from MA, EdM & EdD students, faculty members, & alumni. Express your interest by Apr. 15, 2026: tinyurl.com/SALT-L2vocab

Studies in Applied Linguistics & TESOL@tcsaltjournal.bsky.social · 6mo ago

📣 Attention all members of the @columbiaaltesol.bsky.social community, including MA, EdM, & EdD students, as well as faculty & alumni: if you are interested in contributing to SALT's special issue on L2 vocabulary, complete this form by April 15: tinyurl.com/SALT-L2vocab #AppliedLinguistics #TESOL

On Friday, April 3, Dr. Catherine Box, Lecturer at @upenn.edu and @columbiaaltesol.bsky.social Alumna, gave an impactful talk on her work supporting the implementation of English Medium Instruction programs in universities across Chile and Brazil. #EMI #SALT #TC #Columbia #TESOL #Chile #Brazil

📣 Calling all language educators and researchers in the NYC area! SALT invites you to this FREE talk on English-Medium Instruction (EMI) in Latin America by Dr. Catherine Box! April 3rd at @teacherscollege.bsky.social Secure your spot: tinyurl.com/BrownBag-Box #EMI #TESOL #EFL #LatinAmerica #TC

Studies in Applied Linguistics & TESOL@tcsaltjournal.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Join Dr. Catherine Box (@upenn.edu) for a talk on a contextually-attuned approach to EMI in Latin America. Date: April 3 Time: 12–1 PM Venue: Teachers College (@teacherscollege.bsky.social) This FREE event is open to the public. Registration required: tinyurl.com/BrownBag-Box #EMI #TESOL #EFL #TC

Call for External Editorial Board Members (Technology/AI Specialization) SALT is accepting applications for external Editorial Board members with expertise in instructional technology and/or AI technology in education To apply: Please send a résumé/CV to tcsalt@tc.columbia.edu #AppliedLinguistics

Shout-out to Mark Romig for facilitating a robust REAL Doc Data Session today! We'd also like to thank the attendees for their active participation. Be sure to stay informed about upcoming events by signing up for the SALT listserv: forms.gle/cWxqqb8TRmKY... #AppliedLinguistics #TESOL #Columbia

TODAY @ 12 PM ET! Register now for the Zoom link: tinyurl.com/REALdoc-Mark #AppliedLinguistics #TESOL #vocabulary #TeachersCollege #Columbia #LanguageEducation #ConversationAnalysis #DiscourseAnalysis #EdD #DoctoralStudent #Research #linguistics #L2 #SLA #Assessment

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: REAL Doc Data Session with Mark Romig. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Vocabulary Explanations in Pedagogical Interaction In this interactive working session, we will analyze videos and transcripts of vocabulary explanations from adult ESL classrooms. The goal is to un...

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Studies in Applied Linguistics & TESOL@tcsaltjournal.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Join us on Feb. 25th for an online data session with Mark Romig, EdD Student at @columbiaaltesol.bsky.social. In this session, we will analyze videos and transcripts of vocabulary explanations from adult ESL classrooms. The event is FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Register here: tinyurl.com/REALdoc-Mark

Two days away! REAL Doc (Doctoral student Research in Education and Applied Linguistics) Data Session on Vocabulary Explanations in Pedagogical Interaction. Register here: tinyurl.com/REALdoc-Mark #AppliedLinguistics #Education #TESOL #DataSession #Online #Columbia #TeachersCollege #TC #CA

Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual AIRiAL Conference this September 24th to 26th! This year's theme is "Multimodal AI and Multimodel AI in Applied Linguistics." The Call for Proposals opens on March 10th. For more information, visit the conference website: sites.google.com/tc.columbia....

Have you registered yet? On Feb. 25, Mark Romig, EdD Student in the Applied Linguistics & TESOL Program at Teachers College (@columbiaaltesol.bsky.social) will facilitate an online data session focused on Vocabulary Explanations in Pedagogical Interaction. Don't miss it! tinyurl.com/REALdoc-Mark

Join Dr. Catherine Box (@upenn.edu) for a talk on a contextually-attuned approach to EMI in Latin America. Date: April 3 Time: 12–1 PM Venue: Teachers College (@teacherscollege.bsky.social) This FREE event is open to the public. Registration required: tinyurl.com/BrownBag-Box #EMI #TESOL #EFL #TC

Congrats to Applied Linguistics & TESOL program members presenting at AAAL 2026, including Dr. Erik Voss, Dr. Hansun Waring, and students, Ashley Beccia, Falianne Forges, Emily Kutz, Sue Min Park, Abby Massaro, Soo Hyoung Joo, and Dan Eskin! Click here for more info: www.aaal.org/aaal-2026-co...

In case you missed it: Check out the recording of Dr. Ana Emília Fajardo Turbin's virtual lecture on Assistive Technology for Students with Low Vision here: youtu.be/d8u1Q0i-5As #AppliedLinguistics #TESOL #SALT #TeachersCollege #Columbia #ColumbiaUniversity #AssistiveTechnology #AI

Assistive Technology For Students With Low Vision: Preparation For The Job Market

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📣 Attention all members of the @columbiaaltesol.bsky.social community, including MA, EdM, & EdD students, as well as faculty & alumni: if you are interested in contributing to SALT's special issue on L2 vocabulary, complete this form by April 15: tinyurl.com/SALT-L2vocab #AppliedLinguistics #TESOL

Thank you to Dr. Ana Emília Fajardo Turbin for her insightful lecture on assistive technology for students with low vision. Her presentation demonstrated the enormous potential of AI–based digital tools within specialized educational settings. #AI #assistivetechnology #education #Columbia #TC

TOMORROW, FEB. 6th @ 12:00 PM ET: Free Virtual Lecture by Dr. Ana Emília Fajardo Turbin, Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Arts & Humanities, Teachers College, Columbia University (2024-25) "ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH LOW VISION: PREPARATION FOR THE JOB MARKET"

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Join Dr. Ana Emília Fajardo Turbin, Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Arts & Humanities, Teachers College, Columbia University (2024-25), for a virtual lecture titled: ASSISTIVE TECHNOL...

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Don't miss the new publication by SALT editorial board members Dr. Erik Voss, Soo Joo & Dan Eskin: Developing an Interpretation Argument for AI-Enhanced Scenario-Based Language Assessments Through a Learning-Oriented Language Assessment Framework www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #SALT #TC #AI

Developing an Interpretation Argument for AI-Enhanced Scenario-Based Language Assessments Through a Learning-Oriented Language Assessment Framework

Scenario-based language assessments (SBLAs) measure second and foreign language proficiency through real-world tasks that build critical 21st-century skills. However, their complexity poses challen...

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