60 Presentations of Different Formats
Rich dialogues across diverse content and three engaging formats: oral presentations, interactive workshops, and poster sessions.
The 5th Mekong TESOL
The 5th Mekong TESOL — 2026
BEYOND LANGUAGE: RE-EMPOWERING LEARNERS THROUGH EMOTIONS, SKILLS AND CONNECTIONS
The 5th Mekong TESOL Conference, hosted at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, explores innovative approaches to ELT. This year focuses on authentic learning, social-emotional well-being, and building global competencies for learners and teachers alike.
Thematic Strands
- Language Proficiency & Pedagogy
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in ELT
- Global Citizenship & Community Engagement
- Technology & Digital Empowerment
- Teacher Growth & Professional Agency
- Language Assessment & Testing
- Content-Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) & English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI)
Highlights
Professional Exchange with 08 Featured Speakers
Big-picture talks exploring change, innovation, and future directions in ELT.
International Reach of 99 Speakers
Featuring educators and experts spanning Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Macau, and the US.
OUR SPEAKERS
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Ika Lestari Damayanti
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI)
Prof. Rob Waring
University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU-HCM
Dr. Nguyen Thu Le Hang
University of Languages and International Studies, VNU-HN
Assoc. Prof. Erika Matruglio
School of Education, University of Wollongong
Invited Speakers
Mr. David Fay
U.S. Embassy Hanoi — RELO
Ms. Thereza Vahlstrom
National University of Battambang (NUBB)
Assoc. Prof. Barry Bai
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) — CLEMR
Mr. Nguyen Dang Viet Chuong
ETS
Concurrent Session Speakers
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Nguyen Long Thanh
USSH, VNUHCM
Pham Thi Thang
Thai Nguyen University
Ngo Quang Tung
VUS-The English Center
Le Bich Tuyen
Gia Viet English Language Center
Vuong Nhu Hao
Gia Viet English Language Center
Michael Griffin
Unaffiliated
Nguyen Cao Yen Vy
Can Tho University
Tram Nguyen
FPT University
Le Huynh Huong Tra
Gia Viet English Language Center
Luu Thi Bich Ngoc
Can Tho University
Ngo Minh Tam
Gia Viet English Language Center
Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hien
Can Tho University
Tran Le Diem Bui
An Giang University
Phuc Hoang Nguyen
Gia Viet English Language Center
Minh Thi Tuyet Nguyen
CTUMP
Trang Thi Thu Truong
Thai Binh Duong University
Martin Goosey
British Council Viet Nam
Hanh Thi My Nguyen
PTC Language Center
Uyen Ha Mai Tran
International University
Truong Duc Nguyen
The Olympia Schools
Tien Thi Cam Nguyen
Gia Viet English Language Center
Quyen Lam Do
FPT Education
Quoc Dinh Pham
Nam Can Tho University
Nhan Thanh Do
Can Tho University
Andy Tri Nguyen
TESOL International Academy
Anh Tu Tran
Can Tho University
Anh Thi Lan Dao
Hanoi Pedagogical University 2
Diem Le Bui
Can Tho University
Huong Thuy Vu
Thang Long High school for the gifted
Kevin Glen Franklin
RMIT
Speaker Footage
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OUR SPONSORS
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CONFERENCE GALLERY
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