supporting alts together

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We are not alone! There are many other websites that exist with the sole purpose of supporting ALTs with numerous activities and suggestions to succeed in the classroom. Find some time to check them out!

James has a first class site for everything you need to know about being an ALT, life in Japan and much more. THE person who knows ALTs - the obvious choice for the ALT module of this course.
​Up your game with lesson plan ideas and suggested activities for 'Hi friends!' ''lesson''. (And more). A teaching expert with a wealth of ALT experience, Sam kindly put together our 'Listening' module.
This site complements the CLIL module. It is in Japanese and English which makes communicating CLIL information, and lesson ideas, easy with the JTEs you work with.
In addition to lesson resources, this excellent site includes detailed information on starting a penpal project and English club in your school. Read Annette's blog from here.
The owner of this ALT resource site humbly says that his 'little' site aims to help ALTs just in his area: but his materials, knowledge and philosophy speak much louder.
ETJ is a free association for English teachers in Japan that encourages the exchange of information and teaching ideas and supports the professional development of teachers.
Engage your students in the energetic 'Genki' world of songs, games and exciting lessons. Richard works tirelessly to raise the level of English and willingness to try. The obvious choice for our 'Speaking' module.
JALT promotes excellence in language learning, teaching, and research by providing opportunities for those involved in language education to meet, share, and collaborate. 使命（ミッション・ステートメント）全国語学教育学会は言語教育関係者が交流・共有・協働する機会を提供し、言語学習、教育、及び調査研究の発展に寄与します。
The International Teacher Development Institute has established a worldwide reputation for unique quality courses by enriching English language teachers’ professional development. Since 2012, over 1100 teachers from almost 100 countries have joined our global webinars, completed our teacher development and Advanced Skills Courses, or collaborated with us in The Teachers’ Room.
The International Teacher Development Institute has established a worldwide reputation for unique quality courses by enriching English language teachers’ professional development. Since 2012, over 1100 teachers from almost 100 countries have joined our global webinars, completed our teacher development and Advanced Skills Courses, or collaborated with us in The Teachers’ Room.
An academic network that focuses on the topics of teaching English as a global language (Global Englishes) and teaching academic subjects through English (English as a Medium of Instruction) including teaching resources, reading material, online seminars, blogs, a student/alumni section and a forum to foster collaborative projects.
The mission of TELL is to be a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing world-class, effective support and counseling services to Japan’s international community as well as helping to address the country’s growing mental health care needs.