1. 1. To encourage the general professional development of ELT in Japan through meetings, discussions publications, training workshops and courses.
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   2. To encourage all kinds of approaches and methodologies that empower Japanese learners to develop themselves both linguistically, personally and in their awareness of the global community and environment.
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   3. To encourage individual classroom teachers to develop ideas and materials, and empower these teachers to share their ideas and materials with other teachers.
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   4. To encourage a positive and mutually beneficial relationship between teachers and ELT-related businesses.
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   5. To provide value for money to members by keeping membership free, fees for events low, and arranging financial advantages and discounts.