The 23rd AsiaTEFL International Conference will take place at The Education University of Hong Kong, China from July 10-13, 2025. This year’s theme is “Care, Innovation, and Sustainability in ELT”, focusing on a human-centered, socially impactful approach to enhancing English Language Teaching.  

 

The 23rd AsiaTEFL International Conference 2025 invite students, practitioners, researchers, and policymakers working in the field of ELT in Asia and beyond. Please, come join us to celebrate the 23rd AsiaTEFL conference and enjoy a rich program filled with insightful presentations!

 

We would like to invite you to submit your proposals for research papers, workshops, colloquia/symposia, and poster sessions. Our conference attracts a diverse range of presenters from across Asia and around the world, offering a platform for comprehensive and stimulating discussions. In addition to engaging sessions, the conference will feature thought-provoking keynote/plenary/featured presentations, excellent book exhibits, and ample networking opportunities.
 

Conference Theme

Care, Innovation, and Sustainability in ELT

 

We welcome proposals on any aspect of applied linguistics and ELT. Special consideration will be given to topics related to the following sub-themes:

Sub-themes：

• Language Planning and Policy
• Methodologies and Teaching Approaches
• Curriculum and Syllabus Design
• Materials Design
• Language Assessment and Evaluation
• Second Language Acquisition and Literacy Development
• English for Academic and Specific Purposes
• Teacher Education and Professional Development
• Global Issues in Language Education
• Digital Literacies and Language Learning Technology
• Intercultural Communication and Global Competencies
• Plurilingualism and Translanguaging
• World Englishes and English as a Lingua Franca

• Multilingual and Multicultural Education
• Equity and Learner Diversity
• Creativity and Critical Literacies
• Teaching Younger Learners
• Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, and Related Areas
• Working with Special Needs Students
• Inclusivity in the Classroom
• Teacher and Student Well-Being and Mental Health
• Social and Emotional Learning
• Community Building
• Innovative Pedagogy
• Sustainable Professional Practices
• Environmental, Cultural, and Economic Sustainability

 

 

Presentation Types

Onsite Presentation

a. Papers (30 minutes):

• Detailed presentations sharing research findings.
• Includes time for a brief Q&A.

 

b. Workshops (60 minutes):

• Interactive sessions with hands-on activities.
• Designed for skill-building and practical learning.
• Includes time for a brief Q&A.

 

c. Colloquia/Symposia (90 minutes):

• Extended sessions with multiple talks on a common theme.
• Followed by a discussion period.
• Includes time for a brief Q&A.

 

d. Multimodal Posters (90 minutes):

• Visual presentations combining text, images, and other media.
• Presenters discuss their work with attendees.
• Includes time for a brief Q&A.

 

Online Presentation

a. Papers (20 minutes):

• Pre-recorded presentations explaining research studies.
• Available online for participants to watch at their convenience.
• Without Q&A.

b. Workshops (40 minutes):

• The pre-recorded videos shall be played on the online platform.
• Interactive sessions with hands-on activities.
• Designed for skill-building and practical learning.
• Without Q&A.

 

c. Colloquia/Symposia (50 minutes):

• Extended sessions with multiple talks on a common theme.
• The pre-recorded videos shall be played on the online platform.
• Followed by a discussion period.
• Without Q&A.  

 

Proposal Submission

Abstracts should be no more than 250 words, sent via our submission platform at https://eduhk.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8dgjDzdl4ACtACG

Proposal submission deadline: 31 January 2025

Proposal acceptance notification: 28 February 2025

 

Key Dates for Registration 

• Early-Bird/Presenter Registration: 1 March – 30 April, 2025
• Regular Registration: 1 May – 30 June, 2025
• On-site Registration: 10 July, 2025

 

Conference Website 

https://www.asiatefl2025.org/