In today's globalized world, the importance of English education cannot be overstated. As English continues to serve as a bridge for communication,  business and academia, educators work to enhance teaching methodologies and engage students.  We are pleased to share an insightful interview with Professor Hassan Soodmand Afshar from the Teaching English Language and Literature Society of Iran(TELLSI). He explained, “Our motto in TELLSI is to 'think globally and act locally'!”This motto guides TELLSIs approach to supporting the English language teaching community in Iran.