TESOL Influencer Toolkit
Thanks for being a TESOL Influencer! This toolkit contains everything you’ll need to post about the TESOL 2026 International Convention. If you have questions or want feedback on your posts before you publish them, please reach out to Gwynn Mason at gmason@tesol.org.
Useful Links
- S. Federal Trade Commission – Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers
(even if you are not in the U.S., we ask that you follow FTC guidelines!) - TESOL 2026 Convention Website – https://www.tesol.org/in-person
- TESOL 2026 Convention Program – https://www.tesol.org/in-person/program/
- TESOL 2025 Virtual Convention Registration – https://www.tesol.org/in-person/registration/
- Instagram – @tesol_assn
- LinkedIn – @TESOLInternationalAssociation
- Facebook – @tesol.assn
- Threads – @tesol_assn
Graphics
You are welcome to share TESOL's social media posts on your channels or you can use the resources below to create your own graphics.
Posting Requirements
Do:
- Make sure to tag TESOL on the platform you’re using so we can share and repost.
- Follow the TESOL Code of Conduct at all times when posting.
- Include your tracked link. (except on Instagram, which does not allow for links).
- Use these hashtags in every post: #TESOLPartner #TESOL2026 #TESOL
- Be authentic and have fun! Use this as a chance to talk about what you love most about your global ELT community!
Do not:
- Use inappropriate or inflammatory language, images, or video.
- Use false information that hasn't been verified online or by TESOL staff members.
- Tag any account or organizations that are not TESOL. Please also do not tag regional TESOL affiliates.
TESOL Vocabulary
Correct:
- TESOL 2026 International Convention & Expo
- TESOL convention
- #TESOL2026 Convention
Incorrect:
- Tesol (TESOL must always be written in all capital letters)
- 2026 TESOL Convention & Expo (wrong order of words)
- TESOL Conference (our event is a convention, not a conference!)
Sample Captions
Please do not use these captions exactly as they are written here – we don’t want multiple people making exact copies of the same post! These captions are only for inspiration.
- I’m proud to be an influencer for the upcoming #TESOL2026 convention in Salt Lake City this March! I hope you will join me at the global #ELT event of the year and kick off TESOL's 60th anniversary. Learn more at [your link]. #TESOL #ELT #TESOLPartner
- Have you checked out the #TESOL2026 program? I’m looking forward to attending [name sessions or topics of interest]. Visit the convention website to see which sessions you will choose!
[your link[ #TESOLPartner #TESOL #ELT - Did you know? TESOL offers ticketed events for 15 Preconvention Institutes and an #ELT Leadership Management Certificate hybrid program right before #TESOL2026 starts. Take a look to see if any are right for you! [your link] #TESOLPartner #TESOL #ELT
- The advance registration deadline is coming up soon for #TESOL2026! Be sure to register by 15 February to save up to $250. [your link] #TESOLPartner #TESOL #ELT