MATSDA

International Materials Development Association

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The International Materials Development Association - MATSDA - brings together teachers, researchers, writers and publishers from all over the world to help inform the field of materials development for language learning. CLICK HERE to watch a video describing MATSDA in more detail.

Membership to MATSDA entitles you to reduced rates for MATSDA conferences and workshops.

Watch a video interview with MATSDA founder Professor Brian Tomlinson on Materials Development in TESOL: Trends and Issues. CLICK HERE or on the still to view. CLICK HERE to see the list of references.

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Access Folio

CLICK HERE to access the latest issue of Folio plus the complete archive of back issues. Each issue features in-depth articles, 'Materials Spots', book reviews and more.

An evening with Brian Thomlinson

Topic: Humanising the coursebook

You can view a recording of this online event from 30 October 2026 on our YouTube channel by clicking HERE or on the image below (opens in a new tab).

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The MATSDA 2026 Materials Development Competition

Details below (you can click on the infographic for a larger version) and CLICK HERE for a PDF with further information.

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