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I am so appreciative of the new TIRF Bailey Award in recognition of teacher research in ELT.  It's great, and I've shared it!</div>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">TIRF – The International Research Foundation for English Language Education – is pleased to share information about two different award programs currently available to individuals worldwide: (1) TIRF D<a name="x__Hlk100061968">octoral
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