We have reached a significant milestone! ETAI has been around for 40 years – not just been around, but growing, improving and advancing. In 1979 the Chief Inspector for English, Raphael Gefen, together with a group of enthusiastic teachers, put forward the idea of an organization focusing on the professional development of the country’s English teachers. And so, ETAI, the English Teachers’ Association of Israel, was born.

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ETAI is a grassroots, voluntary organization concerned with the professional development of English teachers who work in all sectors and at all levels of education – elementary, junior high and secondary school, college and university.

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ETAI organizes mini conferences, one, two or even three day conferences, special events and speakers - all for the benefit of Israel’s English teachers as well as teachers from other countries. The value of professional development cannot be undermined, as everyone – new teachers, veteran teachers, and those in-between – can gain from listening to talks from experts, sharing ideas with like-minded peers and making new acquaintances. All of these combine to enable us to define and improve our own teaching strategies and abilities.

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ETAI is proud to be holding a special 40th anniversary two day summer conference this year at the Ramat Rachel Hotel and Conference Center in Jerusalem. We hope you all take this opportunity to expand your horizons and gain valuable skills by joining us in Jerusalem on 3 and 4 July 2019.