Hong Kong Association of Applied Linguistics

Hong Kong Association for Applied Linguistics

Welcome to the HAAL Homepage. HAAL is a professional, non-political organization of about 100 applied linguists working together to promote applied linguistics in Hong Kong. Membership of HAAL entitles you to

attendance at seven seminars every year;
participation in a Research Forum every few years;
grants for overseas conference presentations (for student members);
affiliation with TESOL, Inc;

participation in an annual Victoria Harbor cruise; and
reduced subscription to the Hong Kong Journal of Applied Linguistics.

Non-members are welcome to attend seminars, but they should be prepared for the approach of our Hon. Sec. brandishing an application form.

The annual membership fee is HK$100. For full-time students, only $50. Please go to the Membership page to download the application form.

Please direct HAAL inquiries to (Jon Hui).

Attendance Certificate: Any teacher who wishes to get an attendance certificate for their attendance at a HAAL seminar can contact John Hui at:

Announcements:
Dr. Icy Lee, President of HAAL, has won the prestigious TESOL Award for Excellence in Teaching. Congratulations, Icy!