KEEPING ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFESSIONALS CONNECTED

Write for TESOL Connections

TESOL Connections (TC) is an electronic newsletter sent once a month to all TESOL members with e-mail addresses. TESOL encourages the submission of feature articles, brief news items, or noncommercial resources for inclusion in this newsletter.

Before submitting to TC, please become familiar with our content and style: View recent issues of TESOL Connections.

TC gives priority to original work. Articles previously published or copyrighted are considered but not given priority. Review of articles submitted to TC can take up to 3 months.

Please do not submit more than one article at a time. 

TC retains copyright for previously unpublished accepted work.

All submissions must be in MS Word or rich text format. 

Please carefully read the guidelines for your type of submission. 

TC accepts unsolicited article submissions from 1,000 to 1,400 words. Articles must not be published elsewhere, or else consent must already have been given for republication in TC.

We seek articles that

    • are practical in nature and written for a general ELT audience. (Please keep in mind that this is a newsletter article and not a research article, though you are welcome to include resources and research recommendations at the end. Feature articles are limited to five [5] references.)
    • highlight some features of ELT that play a role in the everyday classroom—if possible, on various levels.
    • Incorporate important points that educators can take away and use.
    • are about innovative, unusual, or interesting things you have found in your years of experience in ELT
    • are about trends in ELT and how they might influence teaching (positively or negatively)
    • include useful, tested classroom practice tips or strategies

You may embed tables and figures, but be prepared to provide jpgs if requested.

Review of TC articles is not blind. Please include a brief (50–75 word) biography of each author.

TC Quick Tips should be previously unpublished, novel or innovative easy-to-follow ideas for use in the English language classroom or in any aspect of English language teaching. All submissions to Quick Tips should include the following sections:

Title: 7 words, maximum (hyphenated words count as separate words)

Introduction: 75 words, maximum

Audience/Level:

Body: 500–900 words (this includes any additional resources and the reference, if there is one)

Bio: 50 words

For Quick Tips, our readers really appreciate concisely written numbered lists. For example:

    • 5 Steps for Managing a Multilevel Classroom
    • 7 Ways to Get ELLs Talking
    • 10 Uses for Realia in Teaching Listening
    • 6 Practices of Efficient English Language Teachers

These are examples, and not published articles. If you’d like to write a piece for one of these articles, please contact us.

We welcome pictures; links to additional, related resources; and new or unusual approaches to old problems. Quick Tips are limited to one (1) reference.

TESOL Connections publishes occasional op-ed pieces, wherein English language teaching professionals around the world voice their thoughts and opinions on topics important to the field in order to spark conversation and push the boundaries of ELT thought.  

Content

  • Focus on opinion! We want your unique perspective on current trends, debates, or challenges in ELT. Present a clear and well-argued thesis, and back it up with evidence, research, or compelling personal anecdotes.
  • Stay relevant and timely. Address issues that are current and resonate with our audience. Consider responding to recent news, research findings, or ongoing discussions in the field.
  • Be constructive. While presenting your opinion, remember to be respectful of alternative viewpoints. Offer solutions, suggestions, or actionable takeaways instead of simply criticizing existing practices.

Technical Specifications

  • Word count: We prefer pieces between 500 and 800 words, but exceptional shorter or longer pieces will be considered.
  • Formatting: Please adhere to the American Psychological Association Manual of Style, 7th Edition. 
  • Citations: Because this is an opinion article, we prefer embedded links to support sources over in-text citations.

Review of TC articles is not blind. Please include a brief (50–75 word) biography of each author.

We look forward to reading your insightful and thought-provoking contributions!

Thank you for being part of the conversation in ELT!

When you have thoroughly read the submission guidelines, we welcome you to submit using our submission portal. If you are not a TESOL member, please create an account. 

Submit

This website uses cookies. A cookie is a small piece of code that gives your computer a unique identity, but it does not contain any information that allows us to identify you personally. For more information on how TESOL International Association uses cookies, please read our privacy policy. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but if you prefer, you can opt out by changing your browser settings.