Theme: Language Acquisition at the Interface of Linguistic Theory and Practice
Subtheme: Linguistics and Language Learning in a Changing World

Format: Fully Online [ Zoom Conference ]
Dates: 31 October - 1 November 2026
Website: www.als-edu.com/lerc2026
Contact: lerc@als-edu.com

 

The 7th International Conference on Language Education and Research (LERC2026) invites researchers, educators, and practitioners worldwide to submit papers, posters, and workshop proposals for our fully online international conference.

Under the theme “Language Acquisition at the Interface of Linguistic Theory and Practice”, LERC2026 provides a platform to explore the intersections between linguistic theory, empirical research, and applied language learning. The conference welcomes contributions that address challenges, innovations, and practical implications in language acquisition, linguistics, and education across global contexts.

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Conference Topics and Key Discussion Areas

We invite submissions that explore, but are not limited to, the following areas:

1. Theoretical Foundations of Language Acquisition – Syntax, phonology, morphology, semantics, and their relevance to SLA.

2. Cognitive and Psycholinguistic Perspectives – Memory, perception, processing, and other cognitive factors influencing language learning.

3. Sociolinguistic and Multilingual Approaches – Language acquisition in multilingual environments, identity, and cross-cultural communication.

4. Applied Linguistics in Education – Evidence-based pedagogical strategies, curriculum design, and instructional interventions.

5. Digital and Online Learning – Innovative teaching tools, technology-mediated instruction, and remote learning research.

6. Corpus, Experimental, and Longitudinal Studies – Empirical research informing theory and practice.

7. Language Policy, Assessment, and Teacher Development – Linguistics-informed strategies for assessment, teacher training, and professional development.

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Submission Guidelines

• Abstracts: 80-100 words, in English

• Format: Word document

• Include: Title, author(s) name(s), affiliation(s), email(s), and brief bio (50 words max)

• Submission Email: lerc@als-edu.com

Deadline for Abstract Submission: June 15th, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: June 30th, 2026

 

Presentation Formats:

• Oral presentations

• Poster presentations

• Interactive workshops

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All presentations will be delivered online, providing global access and participation. Accepted papers will also be considered for publication in the LERC Conference Proceedings.