MATSDA

International Materials Development Association

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Welcome to MATSDA

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 a year's subscription and online access to back issues of its journal, Folio, plus 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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MEMBERS: Log in to Folio

CLICK HERE to log into the members' area with the latest issue of Folio plus the complete archive of back issues. Each issue features in-depth articles, 'Materials Spots', book reviews and more. To join MATSDA and access Folio, CLICK HERE.

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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