The British Association for Applied Linguistics

The British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL) is a professional organization that brings together researchers and practitioners interested in how language is used and learned in real-world contexts. It promotes the study of language in areas like education, communication, and language policy. BAAL supports academic collaboration, publishes research, and organizes conferences to advance understanding of language applications. Its goal is to improve language teaching, learning, and policy by fostering a community of experts dedicated to applied linguistics.