The 24th AsiaTEFL International Conference

2026-04-09 11:00:42


Conference registration (including for attendance only) and payment are now open!


The 24th AsiaTEFL International Conference (AsiaTEFL 2026) will be held at Xi’an Jiaotong University, China, from May 28 to 31, 2026. As a leading international academic conference in the field of English language education, the AsiaTEFL International Conference has long served as an important platform for advancing research and practice in linguistics and applied linguistics across Asia. The conference brings together English language educators, researchers, and graduate students from diverse educational contexts to share research findings, exchange pedagogical insights, and foster international collaboration. The program will feature keynote and plenary addresses, parallel paper sessions, symposia, workshops, poster presentations, and professional networking opportunities. 



Conference Theme

ELT in a Changing World: Global Challenges and New Opportunities


Strands

A. Language Policy, Planning, and Sociolinguistics

  • Language Planning and Policy

  • Plurilingualism and Translanguaging

  • World Englishes and English as a Lingua Franca

  • Multilingual and Multicultural Education

  • The Relationship Between Native Culture and Foreign Culture in ELT


B. Teaching Methodologies and Curriculum Design

  • Methodologies and Teaching Approaches

  • Curriculum and Syllabus Design

  • EFL Materials Design

  • English for Academic and Specific Purposes

  • Teaching Younger Learners

  • Language Assessment and Evaluation


C. Language Learning and Development

  • Second Language Acquisition and Literacy Development

  • Intercultural Communication and Global Competencies

  • Creativity and Critical Literacies

  • Intercultural Critical Thinking Competence


D. Inclusivity and Well-Being in Education

  • Working with Special Needs Students

  • Inclusivity in the Classroom

  • Teacher and Student Well-Being and Mental Health

  • Social and Emotional Learning


E. Teacher Education and Professional Development

  • Teacher Education and Professional Development

  • Language Teacher Beliefs and Teaching Practices

  • Sustainable Professional Practices


F. Technology and Digital Innovations in Language Education

  • Digital Literacies and Language Learning Technology

  • AI in Language Teaching and Learning

  • Ethics of AI Application in Language Education

  • Equity and Access in Digital Language Learning



Keynote and Plenary Speakers

The following keynote and plenary speakers have been confirmed (titles subject to change).

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Markus Bieswanger

University of Bayreuth, Germany

Title: ELT for Aviation in a Changing Global Context


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Shawn Loewen

Michigan State University, USA

Title: Assessing the Role of Technology for English Language Learning and Teaching


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Hossein Nassaji

University of Victoria, Canada

Title: Sixty Years of Corrective Feedback Research: Theoretical Shifts and Empirical Insights


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Glenn Stockwell

The Education University of Hong Kong, China

Title: Reconsidering Pedagogy in the Age of AI: Challenges and Possibilities for Global ELT


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Jinfen Xu

Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

Title: Breaking the Either-Or Myth: How Growth and Fixed Language Mindsets Interact to Shape Student Engagement in EFL Classrooms


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Jiajin Xu

Beijing Foreign Studies University, China

Title: Multimodal Creativity and Interactivity in ELT in the Age of Large Language Models


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Isaiah WonHo Yoo

Sogang University, Republic of Korea

Title: Rethinking Language Education in the Age of AI: Empowering Learners by Enhancing Engagement, Agency, and Critical Thinking

Registration & Payment

Paper submissions are now closed. Conference registration (including for attendance only) and payment are currently open. Please visit the conference’s official website to register online. The conference offers Early-bird Registration and Regular Registration.


The early-bird registration period runs from March 1 to March 31, 2026and the regular registration period runs from April 1 to May 15, 2026. Details of the registration fees are provided below.


Registration Fees

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Note: *Teachers (Pensioners) refers to retired K12 teachers.

Conference Website

http://www.asiatefl2026.org


Organizing Committee

The 24th AsiaTEFL International Conference

March, 2026