Call for Papers

You are cordially invited to attend and present papers at the 10thAnnual International Conference on TESOL in Vietnam. The conference will be collaboratively organized by SEAMEO Regional Training Center (SEAMEO RETRAC) in Vietnam and Curtin University in Australia. The event provides an excellent venue for academics, researchers, students and professionals in the field of English language education to share and discuss research findings, experiences, and practical and theoretical issues related to the teaching of English to learners of different backgrounds, levels, interests and motives.

Theme: 
Diversification and Engagement
in English Language Teaching

Date:  15-16 August, 2019

Venue: 35 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Session Strands 

Strand 1: Language Skills and Language Systems

Acquiring, processing, teaching, and using second language skills and language systems

Possible presentation topics:

  • teaching of speaking, listening, reading & writing
  • teaching of pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar & discourse
  • integrated teaching of language skills/ language skills and language systems 

Strand 2: Content and Language-Integrated Approaches

Diverse methods of instruction in content and language integrated learning or English as a medium of instruction.

Possible presentation topics:

  • content-based/task-based/project-based instruction
  • content and language integrated learning
  • English for specific purposes
  • English as a medium of instruction

Strand 3: Digital Technologies in ELT

Issues related to language teaching and learning with the application of digital technologies

Possible presentation topics: 

  • online learning and teaching
  • computer/mobile-assisted language learning (CALL/MALL)
  • massive open online courses (MOOCs)
  • blended/hybrid settings for language learning and teaching

Strand 4: Language Assessment

Diversification of techniques and strategies in second language testing, assessment, and evaluation

Possible presentation topics:

  • Designing and administering different kinds of tests and testing
  • Alternative assessment of students’ learning

Strand 5: Teacher Professional Development

Continuing professional development of teachers in diverse teaching settings

Possible presentation topics:

  • reflective practice
  • teacher identity and classroom-based/action/practitioner research in/for continuing teacher learning
  • continuing education and professional development