From Chalkboards to Chatbots: SAALT’s November Highlights
SAALT Newsletter: November Edition From Chalkboards to Chatbots: SAALT’s November Highlights Dear SAALT Members and Language Teaching Community, As we enter the last months of the year, the South African Association for Language Teaching wishes to share a few exciting updates and extend our warmest wishes to all of you. In this letter we announce […]
Celebrating Writing Centres, Libraries, and the Heart of Education
SAALT Newsletter: October Edition Celebrating Writing Centres, Libraries, and the Heart of Education October marks a special time for education in South Africa, where we celebrate not only the spaces that nurture intellectual growth but also the individuals who inspire it. This month’s newsletter brings focus to the vital role of writing centres and libraries […]
Celebrating Literacy, Language, and Heritage
SAALT Newsletter: September Edition A Month of Reflection and Connection We are happy to share our September newsletter with you. In the month of September, we have so much to celebrate. We start with International Literacy Day (8 September) and in this month’s newsletter, Dr Connie Makgabo shares the significance of this day for the […]
A Month of Celebrations and Reflections
SAALT Newsletter: August Edition A Month of Celebrations and Reflections We are happy to share our August newsletter with you. In this newsletter, we share some information regarding our conference that took place on the 10-12 of July at the Breakwater Lodge in Cape Town, and Dr Kabelo and Prof. Albert Weideman share their thoughts […]
Celebrating Africa’s Linguistic Diversity and Unity
SAALT Newsletter: May Edition Celebrating Africa’s Linguistic Diversity and Unity Dear SAALT members and Linguistic community, We are happy to share our May newsletter with you. In this newsletter, we share some information regarding our keynotes as part of our upcoming conference and Dr Connie Makgabo shares her thoughts “What is Africa Day?” Continue Reading […]
Celebrating Language, Literature, and Technology in Education
SAALT Newsletter: April Edition Celebrating Language, Literature, and Technology in Education Dear SAALT members and Linguistic community, We have now entered the month of April, a month that marks not only the transition into the southern hemisphere’s autumn but we also celebrate significant events that resonate deeply within our academic and societal fabric. This month, […]
Let us March on diligently and focus on the art of academic writing
SAALT Newsletter: March Edition Let us March on diligently and focus on the art of academic writing Dear SAALT members and Linguistic community, As we approach the end of the first quarter of 2024 (unbelievable right?) we hope that you have found your stride for this year. Amidst the chaos of settling into your teaching […]
A Month of Linguistic Love and Celebration
SAALT Newsletter: February Edition A Month of Linguistic Love and Celebration Dear SAALT members and Linguistic community, As we step into February, we are reminded of the myriad ways love can manifest. Beyond the affection shared between individuals, let us celebrate our collective passion for languages on February 21st, which marks not only the heart […]
SAALT 2024: A Tapestry of Wishes, Plans, and Celebrations

How privileged are we in South Africa, that we can share our wishes for the new year in such a rich and bountiful way!