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We are pleased to announce that The Psychology of Language Learning Conference, PLL6 is calling for proposals. It will be held at Shantou University, China, from May 21st to 24th, 2026.

PLL6 seeks to convene scholars from around the world, providing a platform to share insights and research on the pivotal role of psychology in language learning and teaching.

Conference Theme:  
The conference theme is “Positive Vis-à-Vis Negative and Beyond”, which highlights the growing scholarly interest in unpacking various dichotomies (e.g., positive versus negative, proactive versus reactive, and teaching versus learning) in the field of psychology of language learning. A noticeable preference for dialectical perspectives over dichotomous ones facilitates a deeper exploration into the complexity of relationships between variables and the constant flux of their interconnections. This is particularly reflected in the Complex Dynamic Systems Theory (CDST; Larsen-Freeman & Camero, 2008), which has served as an important theoretical lens for unveiling the dynamic configurations of learner psychology and their impact on language learning and communication.

Sub-themes: 
We welcome proposals that address a wide range of issues in language learning and teaching psychology, including but not limited to the following:  
 - Language learner psychology (e.g., cognition, emotion, motivation, personality, behavior, and well-being);
 - Language teacher psychology (e.g., cognition, emotion, motivation, personality, behavior, and well-being);
 - Positive language education;
 - The dynamic individual-context interactions;
 - Positive institutions in language learning and teaching;
 - Technology-enhanced language learning and teaching and the effects on teacher and/or learner psychology; 
 - Innovative research methodologies for teacher and learner psychology;
 - Approaches bridging theory, research, and practice.
  
Plenary Speakers: 
Jean-Marc Dewaele - Birkbeck, University of London, UK
Chengchen Li - Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
Shaofeng Li - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
Peter D. MacIntyre - Cape Breton University, Canada
Sarah Mercer - University of Graz, Austria
Mirosław Pawlak Adam - Mickiewicz University, Poland
Jian-E Peng - Shantou University, China
Lawrence Jun Zhang - University of Auckland, New Zealand

Pre-conference Workshop Speakers: 
Julia Goetze - University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA
Shaofeng Li - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
Nicola Morea - University of Reading, UK
         
Submission Guidelines: 
We welcome proposals from researchers and educators working in all contexts. We particularly encourage submissions from graduate students, early career researchers, and educators.  
The website will ask for the following information:
 - Title of presentation: no longer than 20 words
 - Proposal: about 300 words 
 - Bio statement of presenter(s): between 70 and 100 words

Types of presentations:
 - Paper presentation (20 minutes + 5 minutes Q&A): report on recent research or best practice 
 - Poster presentation (50 minutes): display work in progress or completed research results on a notice board with Q&A 
 - Colloquium (100 minutes): 3-5 presentations that address one conference strand (e.g. Technology enhanced ELT) 
 - Workshop: (50 minutes): demonstrate new approaches and provide opportunities for engagement in best practices for teaching and researching
 - Presenters may submit up to three (3) proposals, applicable to all presenter roles. 
All proposals will be evaluated anonymously by the PLL6 Scientific Committee. Submissions will be evaluated in terms of their contribution to the field in terms of quality of content, thematic relevance, and written quality of abstract (organization, clarity of expression).

URL for Submissions: https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=pll6

Important Dates:

Deadline for proposal submission: April 30th, 2025
Notification of acceptance:  June 30th, 2025
Registration period: From July 1st to December 31st, 2025 (Registration details will be released at https://iapll.com/ on July 1st, 2025).
Early bird payment deadline: January 31st, 2026.
Standard payment deadline: February 28th, 2026.
Notification of conference program: May 1st, 2026

Other Important Details:

Working language of the conference: English 
For inquiries about the conference, please contact pll6@stu.edu.cn
IAPLL Website: https://iapll.com/
Shantou University Website: https://www.stu.edu.cn/index.htm

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