May 2022

As a member of the MLTA/LTA in your state or territory you are represented nationally by AFMLTA. AFMLTA provides vision, leadership, representation, advocacy, professional learning and support for quality teaching and learning of languages. Watch this clip to find out more about the work of the AFMLTA and the strategic directions that underpin the work of the volunteer Executive Committee

2022 AFMLTA Executive Nominations

Nominations are now open for the following AFMLTA Executive roles;

• Treasurer

• Babel Editor

• Information Officer

To nominate, please submit this Nomination Form by 7 June 2022.

AFMLTA Awards

AFMLTA is committed to recognising and encouraging outstanding contributions to the field of Languages education and so encourages state and territory Language Teachers’ Associations to nominate members for the following awards:

• AFMLTA Medal for outstanding service to language teaching
• AFMLTA Certificate of Merit.

Please read the criteria for each of the awards carefully before making a submission. We also recommend a review of the previous award recipients listed on our website.

Email Awards Nomination Form to secretary@afmlta.asn.au by 20 May 2022

Congratulations MLTAV!

AFMLTA congratulates The Modern Language Teachers Association of Victoria (MLTAV) as they celebrate 75 years since the inauguration of their association in 1947 .

Representation

AFMLTA is the peak national body for languages educators in Australia and engages in collaborative partnerships. Elected officers continue to maintain a high profile for the Association and will be supporting and presenting at each of the international and state events listed below.

Upcoming international and state conferences

Modern Language Teachers Association of Queensland (MLTAQ)

26-27 June

New Zealand Association of Language Teachers (NZALT)

10-12 July

Modern Language Teachers Association of New South Wales (MLTANSW)

15 July

Modern Language Teachers Association of Western Australia (MLTAWA)

29 - 30 July

Modern Language Teachers Association of Tasmania (MLTAT)

6 August

24th AFMLTA International Languages Conference

Save the dates

The next AFMLTA International Languages Conference is scheduled to be held in Perth on 7-9 July 2023. Save the dates and let's hope we can celebrate as we gather together face-to-face for this important professional learning event for teachers of Languages.