Post-Conference Update – LERC2025
LERC2025: Advancing Innovation and Research in Language Education
The 6th International Conference on Language Education and Research (LERC2025), organised by Applied Language Studies House (ALSH) and hosted in Birmingham, UK, took place on 1–2 November 2025 with great success. The event brought together over 150 educators, researchers, and practitioners from 14 countries to share innovative ideas, research findings, and pedagogical approaches that are shaping the future of language education.
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Partnership Acknowledgement
This year’s conference was held in partnership with EL Gazette, the authoritative voice of the global ELT industry. We are proud to collaborate with EL Gazette in disseminating post-conference thought leadership articles, continuing the academic conversation through their widely respected editorial channels.
EL Gazette’s upcoming issues will feature a series of articles derived from selected LERC2025 presentations, showcasing leading voices in applied linguistics, pedagogy, and technology integration.
Keynote Speakers
Our distinguished keynote speakers were:
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Professor Ruth Page, Department of English Language and Linguistics, University of Birmingham – Digital Storytelling and Identity in Online Communication
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Dr Gianfranco Polizzi, Department of Education and Social Justice, University of Birmingham – Critical Digital Literacy and the Future of Language Learning
Conference Highlights
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26 presenters representing 14 countries, including the USA, Canada, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Greece.
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Thematic sessions on AI in Language Education, Teacher Development, Pronunciation Pedagogy, and Multimodal Literacy.
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Hybrid delivery, enabling global participation from both onsite and online delegates.
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Interactive roundtables, poster sessions, and networking events such as the Routledge Giveaway event fostering interdisciplinary dialogue.
Next Steps
The LERC2025 Conference Proceedings will be published in the Journal of Applied Language and Linguistics (JALL) in December 2025.
Post-conference coverage and short-form versions of selected presentations will appear in EL Gazette from November 2025 to February 2026.
Stay connected with us for updates on:
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The 7th International Conference on Language Education and Research (LERC2026), Autumn 2026
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The Symposium on Language Education Research, February 2027
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