The Worldwide Calendar of Events includes links to conferences and events related to the field of English language education. The calendar is published online and via the conferences electronic announcement email lists. Organizers are welcome to submit conferences germane to the field of English language education.
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Disclaimer: The TESOL Conference Calendar is a service provided to TESOL members and the ESOL community. Listings in the conference calendar are not endorsed by TESOL. Contact the sponsoring organization, not TESOL, for more information about listed events. Each of the links below will either take you to the organization's Web site or to the full entry in our Calendar of Events.
April 2013
- 2-4. (North America) Early Education and Technology for Children (EETC) 2013, "Early Education and Technology for Children," Hilton Salt Lake City Center, Utah, United States. E-mail terrizezula@waterford.org. Web site www.eetcconference.org.
- 4. (Worldwide) NAFSA Webinar, "Today's Chinese Student: Understanding the U.S. Classroom," Online. E-mail professionallearning@nafsa.org. Web site http://www.nafsa.org/Attend_Events/Webinars/Today's_Chinese_Student__Understanding_the_U_S__Classroom/.
- 12-14. (North America) International Linguistic Association, "English: Global and Local," Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, New York, USA. E-mail cathymcclure@yahoo.com. Web site http://ilaword.org.
- 17-19. (Asia and Oceania) International English Language Teaching Conference (iELT-Con) 2013, "Support & Development for ELT Professionals: Challenges & Opportunities," Bayview Hotel, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. E-mail pelltapenang@yahoo.com. Web site http://eltcon.webs.com/.
- 18-21. (Europe and Eurasia) 21st Annual HUPE Conference, Croatia, Opatija, Grand hotel Adriatic Web site http://www.hupe.hr.
- 19-21. (Central and South America) URUTESOL Silver Convention, Instituto de Profesores Artigas, Montevideo, Uruguay. E-mail jotabefiat@gmail.com. Web site http://www.urutesol.org/.
- 24. (Worldwide) TESOL Virtual Seminar, "The Keys to Success in Teaching English to Young Learners," Online. E-mail edprograms@tesol.org. Web site http://www.tesol.org/events-landing-page/2012/12/03/the-keys-to-success-in-teaching-english-to-young-learners.
May 2013
- 2. (Asia and Oceania) KSAALT (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Association of Language Teachers), "Diversity Education: Teaching, Learning, & Language," Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Khobar, Sauidi Arabia. E-mail msisay@pmu.edu.sa. Web site http://www.kaalt.org.
- 3-4. (Asia and Oceania) IATEFL LAMSIG & Yasar University SoFL Joint Conference, "Quality and Standards in Language Teaching," Yasar University, Turkey. E-mail ict@yasar.edu.tr. Web site http://ict.yasar.edu.tr.
- 9. (Worldwide) TESOL Virtual Seminar: "Implications and Applications of the Common Core Standards for Effectively Teaching K-6 ELL: Focus on English and Mathematics." E-mail edprograms@tesol.org. Web site http://www.tesol.org/attend-and-learn/online-courses-seminars.
- 10-11. (Europe and Eurasia) 11th ELTA Serbia Conference, "He who dares to teach must never cease to learn," Faculty of Education, Belgrade, Serbia. E-mail elta.kancelarija@gmail.com. Web site http://elta.org.rs/.
- 10-11. (Central and South America) ARTESOL Annual Convention, "Surfing ELT," Universidad CAECE, Buenos Aires, Argentina. E-mail argentinatesol@gmail.com. Web site http://www.artesol.org.ar.
- 16-18. (North America) 35th Annual Sunshine State TESOL Conference, Expanding Traditions: Merging Methodology and Technology, DoubleTree at the Entrance to Universal Studios Orlando, Florida, USA. E-mail jmay@valenciacollege.edu. Web site http://sstesol.org/?page_id=11.
- 22. (Worldwide) TESOL Virtual Seminar: "Latest Trends in Student Language Assessment." E-mail edprograms@tesol.org. Web site http://www.tesol.org/attend-and-learn/online-courses-seminars.
- 27-29. (Asia and Oceania) National University of Singapore, Centre for English Language Communication, "Alternative Pedagogies in the English Language & Communication Classroom," UTown, National University of Singapore, Singapore. E-mail elcyangy@nus.edu.sg. Web site http://nus.edu.sg/celc/symposium/.
- 31-June 1. (Central and South America) ICPNA, "Inspiring Minds, Broadening Horizons" ICPNA La Molina, Lima, Peru. E-mail lmercado@icpna.edu.pe. Web site http://www.icpna.edu.pe.
- 31-June 2. (Asia and Oceania) 2013 JALT CALL Conference, Shinshu University, Matsumoto, Japan. E-mail sig-publications@jaltcall.org. Web site http://conference.jaltcall.org/.
June 2013
- 1-2. (Central and South America) VenTESOL, "Harmonizing ELT by Empowering Teachers," Faculty of Education, University of Carabobo, Carabobo State, Venezuela. E-mail venezuelatesol@gmail.com. Web site http://ventesol.ning.com.
- 3-5. (North America) Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. E-mail calliem@nipissingu.ca. Web site http://www.aclacaal.org.
- 5. (Worldwide) TESOL Virtual Seminar: "Exploring Own-Language Use in ELT Classroom." E-mail edprograms@tesol.org. Web site http://www.tesol.org/attend-and-learn/online-courses-seminars.
- 17-18. (Asia and Oceania) 13th International ELT Conference presented by Bilkent University School of English Language, "Teachers Exploring Practice For Professional Learning," Bilkent Hotel, Ankara, Turkey. E-mail nazang@bilkent.edu.tr. Web site http://www.bilkent.edu.tr/~tresearch/.
- 17-18. (Asia and Oceania) Teachers Exploring Practice for Professional Learning, "Teacher Research, Action Research, Exploratory Practice, Reflective Practice, Classroom-Focussed Research," Web site http://www.bilkent.edu.tr/~tresearch/.
- 18. (Worldwide) TESOL Virtual Seminar: "Understanding and Responding Effectively to the Dynamics of a Monocultural Intensive English Program." E-mail edprograms@tesol.org. Web site http://www.tesol.org/attend-and-learn/online-courses-seminars.
- 21-22. (North America) TESOL Academy 2013, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. E-mail edprograms@tesol.org. Web site http://www.tesol.org/attend-and-learn/symposiums-academies/upcoming-academies/2012/11/27/tesol-academy-2013-university-of-maryland-baltimore-county.
- 21-22. (North America) TESOL Academy 2013, Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. E-mail edprograms@tesol.org. Web site http://www.tesol.org/attend-and-learn/symposiums-academies/upcoming-academies/2012/11/27/tesol-academy-2013-bethel-university.
- 26-27. (Asia and Oceania) Central Asian Teachers of English Conference (CATEC) 2013, "Critical Thinking in English Language Learning and Teaching," Aurora Hotel and Resort, Kyrgyzstan. E-mail quisqueyana54@gmail.com.
- 26-28. (Asia and Oceania) English for Uniformed Forces, "English for Specific Purposes: Military, Police, and International Peacekeepers," Sentul, Jakarta, Indonesia, Bogor, Indonesia. E-mail 1jessfox@gmail.com. Web site http://www.britishcouncil.org/indonesia-english-for-peacekeeping.htm.
- 26-28. (Asia and Oceania) International Conference on English for Uniformed Forces, "ESP," Indonesian National Defence Forces Peacekeeping Centre, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia. E-mail jaclynjgish@gmail.com. Web site http://www.britishcouncil.org/indonesia-english-for-peacekeeping.htm.
July 2013
August 2013
- 12. (Africa and the Middle East) TESOL Symposium on K12 Teacher Development and Training, Universite Catholique d'Afrique Centrale UCCASEkounou Yaounde, Yaoundé, Cameroon. E-mail edprograms@tesol.org. Web site http://www.tesol.org/events-landing-page/2012/12/17/a-tesol-symposium-on-k-12-teacher-development-and-training.
- 21-22. (Asia and Oceania) islPAL 1st International Conference on TESP, "Improving TESOL: Pedagogies, Learning and Assessment ," Laleh Hotel, Tehran, Iran. E-mail infoME@pedagogy.org.au. Web site http://www.pedagogy.org.au.
- 22-23. (Central and South America) 9th Annual Affiliate Mate-TESOL Conference, "Teaching English as a Global Language: Constraints and Successes," Haitian-American Institute, Haiti. E-mail vilmenay.jeanfrancois@gmail.com.
- 30-31. (Central and South America) TESOL Chile, "Heading north with TEFL in Chile," Universidad Arturo Prat, Iquique, Chile. E-mail tesolchile@gmail.com. Web site http://www.tesolchile.cl.
September 2013
October 2013
- 2. (Worldwide) TESOL Virtual Seminar: "Implications and Applications of the Latest Brain Research for English Language Learners and Teachers." E-mail edprograms@tesol.org. Web site http://www.tesol.org/attend-and-learn/online-courses-seminars.
- 3-5. (North America) TBLT 3013, "Task-Based Language Teaching," Banff, Alberta, Canada. E-mail tblt2013@ualberta.ca. Web site http://www.tblt2013.ualberta.ca.
- 16-18. (North America) Conference of the International Association for World Englishes, "World Englishes in the Multilingual World," Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA. E-mail iawe@asu.edu. Web site http://iawe.asu.edu.
- 17-19. (North America) 2013 National Conference; "Language Learner Success: Building on Strengths" Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. E-mail info@widaconference.us. Web site http://www.widaconference.us.
- 17-21. (Asia and Oceania) 12th Symposium on Second Language Writing, L2 Writing in the Global Context: Represented, Underrepresented, and Unrepresented Voices," Shandong University, Shandong, China. E-mail tony@purdue.edu. Web site http://sslw.asu.edu/2013/index.html.
- 24-27. (North America) ANUPI Mexico, "Building Bridges: Linking Research & Practice in ELT", Las Brisas Huatulco, Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico. E-mail msegui@anupi.org.mx. Web site http://www.anupi.org.mx.
- 24-26. (North America) 41st Annual TESL Ontario Conference, "Merging and Emerging Pathways through Language," Toronto, Ontario, Canada. E-mail conference@teslontario.ca. Web site http://www.teslontario.net/conference.
- 25-26. (North America) Georgia TESOL, "United by Language!" Atlanta, Georgia, USA. E-mail oaxaca@fultonschools.org. Web site http://www.gatesol.org.
- 26. (North America) AZ-TESOL Conference, "English: Helping Dreams Come True," Pima Community College, West Campus, Tucson, Arizona, USA. E-mail aztesolconferenceinfo@yahoo.com. Web site http://www.az-tesol.org.
- 30. (Worldwide) TESOL Virtual Seminar: "Exploring the (Often) Unexplored: Sociopgragmatics for Students, Educators, and Administrators." E-mail edprograms@tesol.org. Web site http://www.tesol.org/attend-and-learn/online-courses-seminars.
November 2013
- 6. (Worldwide) TESOL Virtual Seminar: "Insights from Other Worlds: What TESOLers Can Learn from Other Professions." E-mail edprograms@tesol.org. Web site http://www.tesol.org/attend-and-learn/online-courses-seminars.
- 7-10. (North America) MEXTESOL's 40th Anniversary Convention, "Four Decades of Innovation in ELT," Queretaro Centro de Convenciones, Mexico. E-mail uschrader@mextesol.org.mx. Web site http://www.mextesol.com.mx/.
- 12-14. (Asia and Oceania) SILC 3rd International ELT Symposium, "Humanizing the ELT Classroom: Best Practices for Best Outcomes," Al Yamamah University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. E-mail symposium@interlink.edu. Web site http://www.yu.edu.sa/En/Pages/symposium.aspx.
- 15-16. (North America) Ohio TESOL Conference, "Crossroads, Connections, Collaboration," Hilton Columbus Downtown, Columbus, Ohio, USA. E-mail burchettjes@hotmail.com. Web site http://ohiotesol.org/.
- 15-16. (Asia and Oceania) TESOL Symposium: "Envisioning and Creating the Future for English Language Teaching and Learning," Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS), Guangzhou, China. E-mail edprograms@tesol.org. Web site http://bit.ly/XEfwPD.
- 28-30. (Asia and Oceania) GLoCALL 2013, "Globalization and Localization in Computer-Assisted Language Learning," The University of Danang, Da Nang, Vietnam. E-mail conference@glocall.org. Web site http://glocall.org.
December 2013
March 2014
- 26-29. (North America) TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo. Portland, Oregon, USA. E-mail conventions@tesol.org.