Africa ELTA 11th International Conference 


in collaboration with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Edgewood Campus, Durban, South Africa

22- 24 September 2027


  Call for Proposals is now OPEN

Africa ELTA is pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for its 11th International Conference, to be held in South Africa in collaboration with the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). Under the theme Languages in Transition: Navigating Change in a Globalised World, the conference will bring together English language teaching (ELT) practitioners, researchers, teacher educators, academics, policymakers and other education professionals to explore the changing role of language in an increasingly interconnected world.

The conference seeks to create a platform for sharing research, innovative teaching practices and context-responsive approaches that address the evolving linguistic, cultural, technological and social realities of English language teaching in Africa and beyond. We invite proposals that engage with the main conference theme and its subthemes.

We encourage submissions that highlight any of the following topics:

- Language Adaptation and Evolution in Response to Globalisation

- The Impact of Migration on Language Use and Preservation

- Strategies for Revitalising Endangered Languages

- The Influence of Social Media and Digital Communication on Language Trends

- Multilingualism as a Tool for Cultural Exchange and Resilience

- Professional learning networks for teachers in Africa

-  Student-centered practices in the African ELT classroom

-  Curriculum development 

-   AI and language learning and teaching 

-   Teaching large and low-resource classes

-   Intercultural education in the English classroom

-   ELT in Africa: research and practice


Session types are:

This session type focuses on presenting a research paper, a theoretical framework for activities, or a short debrief on a class activity or practice. It is 25 minutes for presenting and 5 minutes for Q &A.

While grounded in theory and research, workshops should provide the participants with the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities that will enhance their classroom practice. 

We encourage a group of teachers and/or scholars (3-5 presenters) to propose and discuss a topic of relevance to the conference theme by examining its various dimensions including theoretical and practical implications.

We are interested in storytellers who can share their teaching tips (10 minutes) and discuss the practical implications of such stories in the African ELT classroom (5 minutes).

Ten minutes for storytelling, followed by five minutes for questions and answers. Submissions should use stories to explore experiences, insights or issues with practical implications for language teaching and learning.

 General Guidelines for Conference Presenters

Please read what information is required before beginning the submission process.  All submissions are received through the online submission form on this link. No email submissions will be considered. All accepted presenters will be expected to self-fund their trip to South Africa. 

A proposal must have a title, an abstract, and a session description

To view samples of proposals, click here. 

Please check the proposal evaluation rubric here 

Check the venue address on Google Maps HERE


Submit a proposal HERE 


The deadline for accepting proposals is 15 January 2027 at 23:59 (GMT)