Welcome

The Applied Linguistics Association of Australia (ALAA) is the national professional organisation for applied linguistics in Australia. We welcome academics, teachers, researchers, students and members of the wider community to join us and become part of an active community interested in questions, issues and problems that can be understood and addressed through a focus on language in our world.

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Advocacy and engagement

ALAA has a long record of advocating on behalf of members and providing evidence-based advice and expertise on a range of language/s related issues and real-world problems and debates.

ALAA members regularly conduct research projects, consultancies and professional learning for groups and organisations, including government agencies, business, community organisations and other professional associations.

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News

ALAA Conversations with an Expert: Associate Professor Angela Scarino

 

ALAA is pleased to invite members to the next session in our Conversations with an Expert series, featuring Associate Professor Angela Scarino.

This interactive, interview-style session will provide an opportunity to hear from A/Prof Scarino about her experiences and perspectives on applied linguistics research, academic publishing, building an academic career, research leadership, work–life balance, and the future of applied linguistics.

The session is particularly designed to support Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and Early Career Researchers (ECRs), although all ALAA members are warmly invited to participate. Registered participants will also have the opportunity to submit questions in advance to help shape the conversation.

Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
Time: 1:00–2:00 pm (AEST)
Format: Online via Zoom

Registration: https://sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8HT6qBvUsv8y7Fc

We warmly encourage ALAA members, particularly HDR students and ECRs, to join this opportunity to engage with an experienced scholar and leader in applied linguistics and language education.

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The September Issue 2026

Stay up to date with what's been happening within the ALAA community.

A newsletter made by its members

Editors: Aek Phakiti, Helena Sit, Soyeon Kim & Keith Cheng Lin

Read the newsletter here 

ARAL JOURNAL

The Australian Review of Applied Linguistics (ARAL) is the journal of the Applied Linguistics Association of Australia (ALAA). The aim of the journal is to present research in a wide range of areas.

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