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News and Events

Official ESL News and Events

Welcome to our dedicated page for the latest news and events in the TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) industry. Whether you’re an experienced TESOL teacher or someone looking to embark on a career in teaching English, this will be your go-to source for up-to-date information on trends, advancements, and significant events within the field of ESL education. 

From cutting-edge teaching methodologies to global conferences and groundbreaking research, we curate a comprehensive collection of official articles, event highlights, and insightful features to foster a vibrant community of teachers. Stay tuned for breaking stories, expert interviews, and in-depth analyses, as we aim to contribute to the ongoing dialogue that shapes the future of TESOL education worldwide.

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The key players behind IELTS Secure English Language Test

Following the UK Home Office’s recently announced plans to remodel the SELT sector, we take a closer look at the ownership framework behind English language testing giant IELTS.

Click here to read the full article – Posted September 04, 2024


2024 July- Latest edition of TESOL in Context has been published!

This issue of TESOL in Context contains two articles and two book reviews that illustrate the breadth of the field and scope of the journal.

Click here to read the full article – Posted July 23, 2024


English Australia Journal

English Australia Journal
The Australian Journal of English Language Teaching
Volume 41, May 8, 2024

Click here to read the full article – Posted May 8, 2024


TESOL International Association Releases 2023-2027 Research Directions

With the leadership of the TESOL Research Professional Council (RPC), TESOL International Association has released its 2023-2027 Research Directions.

Click here to read the full article – Posted December 19, 2023


ELICOS Market Analysis: July 2023

YTD July ELICOS commencements increased by 166.3% versus July 2022. Enrolments increased by 232.3%.

Click here to read the full article – Posted October 16, 2023


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English Australia reveals 2023 ELICOS winners

English Australia celebrated excellence in the ELICOS sector earlier this month when it revealed the winners of the 2023 English Australia industry awards at its conference in Sydney.

Click here to read the full article – Posted September 20, 2023


Guide to Good Practice in Online ELICOS Delivery

English Australia has a long history in developing ELICOS Good Practice Guides, which strive to collate and share good practice from institutions across the sector, showcase institutional case studies, and raise industry standards.

Click here to read the full article


TasTESOL

TasTESOL are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a face-to-face conference on
Saturday the 23rd November 2024 in Launceston, Tasmania. The theme this year will be:

Shaping the Future: English Language Teaching in Tomorrow’s World.

Date: Saturday the 23rd November 2024
Venue: TBC

Click here to view the full event details


Monash University Zoom Event
Facilitated by A/Prof Ruth Fielding

Bilingualism, Multilingualism and Plurilingualism Research Group – Monash Education

21st October 2024 4pm to 6pm

Join us for a panel discussion and Q and A about LITERACY LEARNING FOR PLURILINGUAL CHILDREN.

Speakers:

Dr Hilary Smith (ANU, Massey University and ALANZ)
Dr Jacqui D’Warte (Western Sydney University)
Dr Raf Cleeve Gerkens (University of Melbourne)
and Monash Bilingualism, Multilingualism and Plurilingualism researchers

Click here for more information


Mastering Verbs and Verbals
Thursday 17 October

4.30 – 5.30pm AEST via Zoom
Presenter: Gavin Mackinney
Join Gavin Mackinney as he explores the grammar of verbs.

This workshop will cover:

Finite verbs vs non-finite verbs (gerunds, infinitives, participles)
Reducing adverbial / relative clauses to phrases using participles & gerunds
Effective text analysis to help students use grammar to write clearly
Teaching methods for verbs and verbals
Members: FREE
Non-Members $20


English Australia Conference 2024

The conference has a strong focus on professional development, offering sessions to cover sector updates, current research, emerging trends, case studies and expert commentary.

Date: 11th – 13th, September 2024
Venue: Pan Pacific, Perth

Click here to view the full event details


2024 Foundation for Learning and Literacy Literature SymposiumTasTESOL

In 2024, The Foundation for Learning and Literacy will present a series of video presentations and podcasts produced by representatives of organisations whose primary work is with children and young people, literacy and drama.

Date: Wed 3rd Jul 2024, 7:00 pm
Venue: Online

Click here to view the full event details


Teaching Oral Language Through Drama

In this energising online workshop, Drama in Education specialist, Jodie Whitehurst, will share a series of simple, accessible drama techniques to help teachers engage and motivate their EAL/D learners. Learning through drama allows students to connect their brains with their bodies, leading to more expressive communication and greater retention of new language structures. Participants will explore these drama-based strategies through hands-on participation, allowing them to gain a sense of how such learning will feel for their students. No previous drama experience is required – just bring an open mind and a sense of fun!

Date: Tuesday 28 May 2024 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM (UTC+09:30)
Venue: Online

Click here to view the full event details


Developing Listening in Direct Entry Programs

In this session, we will be looking at the skills of Listening in Direct Entry English Programs- both embedded into the curriculum, and as remedial activities.

Members of the academic team at University of Western Australia Centre for English Language Teaching (UWA CELT) will present an activity used in the classroom called Listening Circles. The remainder of the webinar will focus on a discussion of ways to improve Direct Entry students’ listening in remedial 1-1 activities.

Date: 21 May 2024 at 4.00-5.00pm (AEST)
Venue: Online

Click here to view the full event details


Queensland PD Fest

Join English Australia Queensland branch members for their annual professional development festival, showcasing best practice in member colleges.

Date: 23 March, 2024 / 9.00am-3.30pm followed by post-Fest drinks and canapes from 3.30-5.00pm
Venue: Sir Llew Edwards Building, UQ College, The University of Queensland, St Lucia

Click here to view the full event details


New South Wales PD Fest

Join English Australia New South Wales branch members for their annual professional development festival, showcasing best practice in member colleges.

Date: 16 March, 2024 / 9.00am-1.30pm
Venue: Australian Catholic University, Education Pathways, Tenison Woods House, Building 532, Level 18 (Peter Cosgrove Centre), 8-20 Napier St, North Sydney

Click here to view the full event details


ELICOS Market Opportunities by Region: China and Taiwan Market Briefing Webinar

In this free webinar for English Australia members, Austrade’s teams in China and Taiwan will provide an overview of trends and new developments in each market, highlighting information relevant to ELICOS providers.

Date: 13 March, 2024 / 1:30 pm AEDT – 2:30 pm AEDT

Venue: Online

Click here to view the full event details


Optimising Developmental Teacher Observations

This interactive workshop aims to provide insights and practical guidance for academic managers and other staff who conduct classroom observations of English language teachers.

Date: 28 February, 2024
Venue: Online (Check event city details) 

Click here to view the full event details


ACTATE 2024 – Sharing Secrets of Success

Date: 22nd Feb 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Venue: Hedley Beare Centre for Teaching and Learning, 51 Fremantle Drive, Stirling

Click here to view the full event details


The 6 Principles Workshop

The 6 Principles (6Ps) are universal guidelines drawn from decades of research in language pedagogy and language acquisition theory.

Date: 11-15 December 2023, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET each day.
Venue: Online (Check your local AEDT conversion) 

Click here to view the full event details


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