The 4th Mekong TESOL — 2023

RE-ORIENTATION IN ELT: EMBRACING CHANGES AND FUTURE POSSIBILITIES

The conference continued to expand its international reach, featuring experts from Oxford, Cambridge, National Geographic, Pearson, and other renowned institutions. It played a vital role in promoting innovation in English language teaching and supporting teachers’ professional development.

The 4th Mekong TESOL Conference 2023

Thematic Strands

  • Technologies and digital teaching and learning
  • Innovations in classroom practice
  • Teacher education and continuing professional development
  • Teaching language skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing)
  • Teaching language components (Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation)
  • Teaching English to young and teenage learners
  • Teaching English in private and public contexts
  • Language testing and assessment
  • Culture and intercultural communication
  • Policies and program development, administration and evaluation

Highlights

Participant engagement

Engagement of 800 Participants

A large-scale event bringing teachers and experts together across the region.

Keynote presentations

Professional Exchange with 04 Keynote Speakers

Big-picture talks exploring change, innovation, and future directions in ELT.

Concurrent sessions

International Reach of 30 Concurrent Sessions

Practical, classroom-ready ideas and research across diverse ELT strands.

OUR SPEAKERS

Keynote Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Assoc. Prof. Jonathan Newton

Assoc. Prof. Jonathan Newton

Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Dr. Hà Văn Sinh

Dr. Hà Văn Sinh

PTC English Language Center, Nha Trang, Vietnam

Dr. Finita Dewi

Dr. Finita Dewi

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia

Dr. Michael Burri

Dr. Michael Burri

University of Wollongong, Australia

Invited Speakers

M.A. Andy Duenas

M.A. Andy Duenas

Senior ELT Consultant, National Geographic Learning Vietnam

Mr. Allen Davenport

Mr. Allen Davenport

PLD Manager, Cambridge University Press & Assessment (SEA)

Assoc. Prof. Amanda Baker

Assoc. Prof. Amanda Baker

University of Wollongong, Australia

Dr. Elizabeth Plummer

Dr. Elizabeth Plummer

Regional English Language Office (RELO)

Speaker Footage

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OUR SPONSORS

Sponsors

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CONFERENCE GALLERY

Participants

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