37.1204, Confs: NATESOL 42nd Annual Conference (United Kingdom)

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Date: 24-Mar-2026
From: Anthony Picot [a.picot at mmu.ac.uk]
Subject: NATESOL 42nd Annual Conference


NATESOL 42nd Annual Conference
Theme: English Language Teaching and Technology

Date: 16-May-2026 - 16-May-2026
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Contact: Anthony Picot
Contact Email: natesolcommittee at gmail.com

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition

Submission Deadline: 23-Apr-2026

Plenary Speaker - Professor Phil Hubbard, Stanford University USA
(Integrating Generative AI into Second Language Listening:
Explorations in Professional Development)
Professor Phil Hubbard, PhD, is Senior Lecturer Emeritus in the
Stanford University Language Center. Working in the field of
computer-assisted language learning (CALL) since the early 1980s, he
has published in the areas of CALL theory, research, methodology,
evaluation, teacher education, learner training, and listening. He
served on the task force that developed the TESOL Technology Standards
and is associate editor of Computer Assisted Language Learning and
Language Learning & Technology. His recent work focuses on CALL
theory, technology standards for language teaching, and guidelines for
using generative AI efficiently, effectively and ethically.
For the last 42 years, throughout the many turning points and
developments of language teaching and learning and technology, NATESOL
has observed and reported on new developments. So, technology in
Language Teaching is certainly not a new topic, but the recent pace of
change and introductions of new advancements is unprecedented. Many
teachers and learners around the world are embracing Artificial
Intelligence to make their lives easier ad improve outcomes, but with
these new affordances, how do we know which are the best, or which
types of affordance include essential ingredients for success? Along
with Generative AI to help learners individualise their learning
through the use of chatbots and apps to check their written output,
teachers are using AI to create texts, images and associated materials
and to check students’ work. Vibe coding is now available to teachers
so that they can create apps that create materials for specific
contexxts, mark students’ work using specific marking criteria and
more. Of course technology is not limited to AI; teachers continue to
work online with a range of software and continue to use Virtual
Learning Environments. NATESOL is seeking conference proposals on all
technological innovations from which other teacher can learn best
practice. Therefore, for our 42nd annual conference, we invite
speakers who have fostered or investigated innovative and practical
approaches to using technology to help our learners develop, to share
their practice so that other teachers may benefit their learners by
implementing these ideas.
In a world where our professional lives are so busy, this event will
be online and face-to-face, so we welcome speakers from across the
globe and across the field of English language teaching including
ESOL, EAL / ELL, EFL and EAP.
Key Themes:
We welcome presentations, workshops or posters (see below) which are
based on scholarly investigation and/or provide tips for practicing
teachers in the following broad themes: evaluations and/or
recommendations for the use of technology…
… for online language teaching and learning
… to lighten teacher duties (including, but not limited to, materials
development and marking)
… to help with Learner autonomy and self-regulated learning through
independent study
… to individualise the learning process for mixed ability classes
… for SEN students
… for motivating students
… for learners' self-assessment
… to facilitate interaction between learners
… to facilitate understanding of language systems
… for teacher training
… for identifying learners’ needs
and
Ecological and sustainable uses of technology for learning and
teaching
What to Expect:
The 2026 NATESOL conference provides an opportunity to share practice
and meet fellow teachers in a friendly and open atmosphere. We also
offer a range of mentoring for first-time speakers or for those who
might feel unfamiliar with the online platforms.
Formats for Contributions:
 - Live presentations
Either 30 or 15 minutes long.
For anyone wanting to share practice / research findings.
We offer mentoring for first-time presenters.
Please note, this is not a space for planned research or research in
process (see Posters).
 - Pre-recorded presentations
15 minutes long.
For anyone wanting to share practice/research findings.
The recording will need to be shared with conference organisers before
the event.
The presenter will need to be available to participate in simultaneous
chat discussions during the session.
We offer mentoring for first-time presenters.
Please note, this is not a space for planned research or research in
process (see Posters).
 - Live workshops
45 minutes.
For anyone who wants to interactively share and demonstrate their
practice.
We offer mentoring for anyone who may be unfamiliar with leading
online workshops.
Please note, this is not a space for planned research or research in
process (see Posters).
 - Posters
For anyone who is planning or in the process of conducting research.
Posters will be shared on an interactive platform.
We offer mentoring for anyone who needs support when designing an
online poster.
The researcher will need to be available to answer questions using a
microphone and chat during the conference.
Submission:
Please submit your proposal by the end of the day on 23rd April 2026
Submit your proposal by completing the online form at this link:
https://forms.gle/BAbYbKybpvPfDnBs9
If you have any questions or problems with your submission, please
email natesolcommittee at gmail.com and one of our volunteers will get
back to you.
Conference Fees:
Speakers free; Members £10; non-members £15; Unwaged & students £5.
NATESOL is a not-for-profit organisation. This year, we are keeping
our fees as low as possible due to the current economic climate. A
percentage of the conference ticket sales will be donated to helping
trainee teachers to gain experience through placements. Certificates
of attendance will be available for all upon completion of the
feedback form. Registrations open via our website NATESOL.org on 27th
March.



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