Full Title: 6th International Conference on Language Education and Research
Short Title: LERC2025
Theme: Innovations in Language Education: Integrating Awareness, Pedagogy, and Technology

Date: 01-Nov-2025 - 02-Nov-2025
Location: Birmingham, UK, United Kingdom
Contact Person: PASCHALIS CHLIARAS
Meeting Email: [email protected]
Web Site: https://www.als-edu.com/lerc2025

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; Discourse Analysis; General Linguistics; Language Acquisition
Subject Language(s): English (eng)
Language Family(ies): English based

Call Deadline: 05-Aug-2025

Final Call for Papers (Lightning Talks & New Voices Panels)
We’re excited to launch a Late-Breaking Research Opportunity for LERC2025 — a chance to get involved in one of Europe’s most dynamic language education conferences!

Now Open:
- Short-Format Presentations - We are inviting proposals for the following fast-track formats:
- Lightning Talks – 10-minute presentations on innovative research, classroom practices, or work-in-progress
- New Voices Panels – especially for early-career researchers, MA/PhD students, and first-time presenters
- Poster Presentations – in-person or virtual, with dedicated discussion slots

Submit by 5 August 2025, [email protected] or [email protected]

Submissions should include:
- Title (max 15 words)
- Abstract (max 250 words)
- Short bio (max 100 words)
- Preferred format (lightning talk, new voices panel, poster, or virtual)
All proposals will receive a response within 2 days.

What’s New This Year?
- Dedicated New Voices Panels with mentoring support
- Priority fast-track review process
- Opportunities to submit work to the LERC2025 Proceedings
- Surprise conference activities and exclusive benefits for in-person attendees!

Contact: [email protected] | www.als-edu.com/lerc2025
Don't miss your chance to share your work, connect with international colleagues, and be part of something energising and meaningful.

Key discussions will focus on:
1. Effective Language Teaching & Learning Strategies
- Blended and hybrid learning models: Best practices for integrating face-to-face instruction with digital tools
- Task-based and communicative language teaching: Enhancing engagement and real-world language use
- Multilingual and multicultural classrooms: Addressing the needs of diverse learners
- Personalized learning and adaptive instruction: Using AI-driven tools to tailor language education

2. Language Awareness & Metalinguistic Competence
- The role of language awareness in second language acquisition
- Developing students’ metalinguistic skills to improve learning outcomes
- The impact of linguistic diversity on teaching methodologies
- Critical language awareness: Encouraging students to reflect on language use, power, and identity

​3. The Role of Technology in Language Education
- AI, Chatbots, and Virtual Assistants: Their effectiveness in language learning
- Gamification and immersive learning: Using AR, VR, and interactive apps
- The role of data and learning analytics: How technology can enhance assessment and feedback
- Online and mobile learning platforms: Evaluating their role in language acquisition

4. Challenges and Opportunities in Technology Integration
- Bridging the digital divide: Ensuring equitable access to language learning technologies
- The ethics of AI in education: Addressing concerns about data privacy and bias
- Teacher training and professional development: Helping educators adapt to new tools
- Balancing traditional and digital methods: Finding the right approach for different learning contexts