TESOL-SPAIN was founded in 1977 as a small, independent, non-profit making Spanish association of English language teachers. Today it is a nation-wide organisation with a membership that represents all sectors and regions of English language teaching in the country. It is a voluntary organisation which is dedicated to addressing pertinent issues for teachers of English in Spain. The organisation provides a forum for colleagues to meet and share ideas and techniques as well as research and discuss professional issues. TESOL-SPAIN, mediating between national and international development, keeps its members abreast of current concerns with the aim of improving the quality and effectiveness of language teaching at the regional and national level in Spain. Membership is available on an individual, institutional or student basis.