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The founders of the research network EMEVEDI https://aila.info/research/list-of-rens/english-as-a-medium-of-education-multilingualism-and-the-sdgs-equity-diversity-and-inclusion/ organized a themed issue to explore approaches to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in applied linguistics focusing in particular on unequal relations of power manifested in language ideologies and practices in diverse educational and social contexts. The papers in the 38(2) special issue discuss the hegemony of English and Eurocentric norms from a decolonial perspective, providing examples of inclusive language education. The role of researchers, applied linguists and language educators in promoting a more critically informed, plural, and culturally rich environment for knowledge production and language teaching, learning and use is also discussed. In this issue the authors explore how applied linguistics can foster the development of EDI in multilingual approaches and contexts identifying, interrogating and/or interrupting the legacy of coloniality in language practices and views. The special issue titled Decolonial approaches to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Applied Linguistics – addressing local and global EDI challenges is guest edited by professors Kyria Finardi, Marina Orsini-Jones and Azirah Hashim.

1. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Academic Production and Dissemination in Languages other than English: Possibility or Wishful Thinking?

Cláudio França & Kyria Finardi

2. Individual differences in English-Medium Education: Comparing multilingual identity, beliefs, motivations and perspectives in EME in Spanish and Chinese undergraduates

Jennifer Ament & Mengjia Zhang

3. Redefining English Language Teaching in Punjab: Embracing Translanguaging and Plurilingual Competence for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Preeti Suri & Marina Orsini-Jones

4. Language Teacher Education in Brazil and the place of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Juliana Cristina Salvadori,  Eduardo Henrique Diniz de Figueiredo, Bárbara Cortat Simoneli

5. Heritage speakers in Switzerland: Plurilingualism and social justice in a multilingual country.

Andrea Wehrli

6. Internationalisation at Home through Critical Virtual Exchange

Mirjam Hauck, Ana Cristina Biondo Salomão, Müge Satar & Gustavo Primo

7. Longitudinal civic engagement: Undergraduate students’ reflections on an intergenerational virtual exchange

Carolin Fuchs & Hannah Ferguson

8. Virtual Exchange for English Language Teaching (VEELT): Engagement and Inclusion Challenges

Yu-Hua Chen, Sofia Di Sarno-García, Marina Orsini-Jones & Karina Guadalupe Díaz Pedroza 

BILCE is pleased to share the Call of Papers for the 11th Biennial International Conference on the Linguistics of Contemporary English (BICLCE), to be held from 3rd to 5th July 2026 in Austria, at the University of Klagenfurt.

For over two decades, the BICLCE conference series has been a forum for researchers who are interested in the linguistics of contemporary English. It is open to different theoretical and methodological perspectives. Previous conferences were held in Edinburgh (2005), Toulouse (2007), London (2009), Osnabrück (2011), Austin TX (2013), Madison WI (2015), Vigo (2017), Bamberg (2019), Ljubljana (2022) and Alicante (2024). BICLCE 2026 wishes to continue this long-standing tradition of exploring contemporary English.

We are pleased to announce the following keynote speakers:  Daniel Davis, Maria Kuteeva, Marc Xu, Barbara Seidlhofer, and José Fajardo.

This time, BICLCE11 comes with an additional thematic focus on “English in a geopolitically changing world”, motivated by the major changes the world has experienced in the last several years which may potentially influence how English is used and perceived internationally.  Therefore, we are happy to invite researchers to submit proposals addressing this topic in particular. Beyond this special theme, contributions related to English are also welcome in any of the following fields/areas: syntax, morphology, sociolinguistics, semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, cognitive linguistics, phonetics/phonology, applied linguistics, and more.

We invite proposals for contributions to the conference, either for the General Sessions or for one of seven Thematic Sessions:

1. Exploring contemporary English(es) using the BSLVC database
2. English as a catalyst of change? Gender inclusivity, cross-linguistic dynamics, and colonial legacies
3. Comparing the incomparable – Exploring the synchronic relevance of historical sociolinguistic insights
4. Social variation and norms in Outer Circle Englishes
5. A matter of concord: English agreement across varieties and registers
6. When English is no longer a ‘foreign’ language – Signifiers, attitudes and didactic approaches
7. The applied linguistics of ELF communication

For all sessions, we invite proposals for individual papers consisting of a 20-minute presentation followed by 10 minutes of discussion.

Abstracts should clearly indicate the theoretical framework, the research question(s), elaborate data and methodology and discuss (expected) findings. The abstract should not exceed 300 words (excluding references). The abstract should be adapted to the Chicago Manual of Style (18th edition), and be anonymized before its submission as they will undergo anonymous peer-review.

The abstracts should be submitted electronically and as either docx or pdf files, using the following template: https://conference3.aau.at/event/156/attachments/116/305/Template_BICLCE11.docx.

The author(s) should submit their abstract via https://conference3.aau.at/event/156/abstracts/.

The deadline is January 15th, 2026. Notifications will be sent out by 15th March.

Please forward this information (and the CfP attached) to your colleagues, students and interested parties.

We look forward to welcoming you in Klagenfurt!

All the very best,

Nikola, for the BICLCE11 organization team

AESLA is  pleased to present the 43rd International Congress of the Association of Applied Linguistics (AESLA), which will be held from 15 to 17 April 2026 in Granada.

The theme of the conference will be: ‘Language, variation and identity: linguistic dynamics to represent society’. This title suggests a reflection on how linguistic changes influence the configuration of societies given that, in an increasingly diverse, global and interconnected world, language is an essential tool for representing social complexity. In this case, applied linguistics can provide new interpretations of patterns of linguistic change and variation, as well as explain the role that language plays in the articulation of social identities and in the creation and/or modification of linguistic communities. This conference aims to be a space for dialogue to reflect on how language reflects and shapes social diversity.

For more information visit https://wpd.ugr.es/~aesla26/important-dates/

Submission of proposals: October 15 to December 20, 2025

Notification of acceptance: no later than February 8, 2026

Registration of speakers: December 2, 2025 to March 15, 2026

Attendee registration: December 2, 2025 to April 1, 2026

Conference dates: April 15 to 17, 2026

The 24th AsiaTEFL International Conference & The 11th International Conference on ELT in China(AsiaTEFL 2026) will be held at Xi’an Jiaotong University of China from May 28 to 31, 2026. AsiaTEFL 2026 invites proposals for presentations from practitioners, researchers, and policymakers as well as graduate students from across Asia and beyond to share insights, foster collaboration, and explore the emerging theories and methods in the evolving field of ELT. Proposals may be for individual papers, posters, symposia, colloquia or workshops sessions.

 

Time: May 28 to 31, 2026

Venue: Xi’an Jiaotong University, China

Organized by:

AsiaTEFL

Hosted by: 

China English Language Education Association 

School of Foreign Studies, Xi’an Jiaotong University

Sponsored by: 

Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press

Center for Teaching and Learning Development, Xi'an Jiaotong University

National Research Institute for Foreign Language Teaching Materials, Beijing Foreign Studies University

 

The AsiaTEFL International Conference is a large-scale international academic event that has consistently advanced foreign language education and research across Asia while strengthening academic exchange among teachers and scholars in linguistics and applied linguistics throughout the region. Besides engaging parallel sessions, the program will feature inspiring keynote, plenary, and featured presentations, outstanding book exhibits, and ample opportunities for professional networking and collaboration.

 

The conference theme of AsiaTEFL 2026, “ELT in a Changing World: Global Challenges and New Opportunities”, examines how English Language Teaching is adapting to address urgent global needs by leveraging AI, innovation, and sustainable practices to generate significant social impact.

 

Conference Theme

ELT in a Changing World: Global Challenges and New Opportunities

 

Strands

1. 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

 

1. 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

 

1. Language Learning and Development

• Second Language Acquisition and Literacy Development
• Intercultural Communication and Global Competencies
• Creativity and Critical Literacies
• Intercultural Critical Thinking Competence

 

1. 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

1. Teacher Education and Professional Development

• Teacher Education and Professional Development
• Language Teacher Beliefs and Teaching Practices
• Sustainable Professional Practices

 

1. 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

Markus Bieswanger (University of Bayreuth, Germany)

Shawn Loewen (Michigan State University, USA)

Hossein Nassaji (University of Victoria, Canada)

Glenn Stockwell (Waseda University, Japan)

Wang Chuming (Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, China)

Xu Jinfen (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China)

Isaiah WonHo Yoo (Sogang University, Republic of Korea)

 

Forms of Presentation

1. Papers (20 minutes):

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

1. Workshops (60 minutes):

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

1. Colloquia/Symposia (90 minutes):

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

1. Multimodal Posters (90 minutes):

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

 

Proposal Submission

Abstracts should be no more than 250 words. All proposals should be submitted online via the submission system at the AsiaTEFL 2026 official website: http://www.asiatefl2026.org

Please submit your proposals as soon as possible. Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This will allow colleagues more time to secure local funding and obtain the necessary international travel documents.

Proposal submission deadline: December 31, 2025

Proposal acceptance notification: No later than January 31, 2026

Working Language: English

Registration & Payment Dates

Early-Bird/Presenter Registration: February 1-March 31, 2026

Regular Registration: April 1-May 15, 2026

On-site Registration (CNY only): May 28, 2026

 

Conference Website

http://www.asiatefl2026.org

Organizing Committee

The 24th AsiaTEFL International Conference