International World Language Education Conference: New Horizons in Innovative Language Teaching

2025

July 18-20, Kunming, Yunnan

The First International World Language Education Conference

The First International World Language Education Conference: New Horizons in Innovative Language Teaching will be held in Kunming, Yunnan, China, from July 18 to 20, 2025. The conference aims to promote innovation and progress in global language education while strengthening cross-cultural academic exchange and collaboration in the field.

The conference theme "New Horizons in Innovative Language Teaching," invites exploration of the latest trends in language education in the new era, sharing innovative experiences and research achievements from around the world. It will bring together scholars, education experts, language teaching professionals, and representatives from the publishing and media industries worldwide to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange. Key discussion topics will include innovative teaching methodologies, technology-driven instructional models, cross-cultural communication strategies, assessment in language education, and the future of global partnerships in language education.

The conference is co-hosted by the North American Culture and Education Academy (NACEA) and Yunnan Higher Education Organization, with support from prestigious academic institutions such as the Yale University Center for Language Study, MIT Global Languages, and Siena College School of Liberal Arts.

We sincerely welcome you to join us and collaborate with language education professionals from around the world. Together, let’s broaden our perspectives, advance innovation in international language teaching, and shape the future of global language education.

Conference Theme

New Horizons in Innovative Language Teaching

Organizing Institutions

Yunnan Higher Education Organization

Yale University Center for Language Study

MIT Global Languages

Siena College School of Liberal Arts

Date & Location

Date: July 18-20, 2025

Location: Kunming, Yunnan, China

Topics

We invite academic paper abstracts on the following key themes (topics include both Chinese and English conference themes):

Language acquisition and innovative teaching methodologies
Language proficiency assessment and evaluation system development
Innovations in language education theory and practical exploration
Technology-driven language education and intelligent teaching
Cross-cultural communication and global language dissemination
Regional and country-specific studies on international language education, language policy, and development trends
Integration of language education with specialized Chinese/English and vocational education
(including research and practice in interpretation and translation teaching, as well as the application of translation in language teaching)
Development and application of language teaching materials and resources
Cultural literacy and professional skills training for international language educators

10. International collaboration in language education and future trends

11. Other related topics

Abstract Submission

Participants can open the link below to fill in the required information for the conference speech abstract.

They should upload their speech abstract (400-800 words, including 3-5 keywords) and a speaker biography (no more than 300 words per person) as attachments.

Upon successful submission, an automatic confirmation message will be received.

The abstracts will undergo a blind review by experts, and outstanding submissions will be selected. Accepted abstracts may also have the opportunity to be recommended for publication in the post-conference proceedings.

Conference Speech Abstract Collection Link: https://www.wjx.cn/vm/wSEtcak.aspx#

Call for proposals QR Code

Language Requirements:

Conference presentations will be in Chinese and English.
Submissions for English sessions should be in English.
Presentations in bilingual sessions should be bilingual (Chinese & English).
Presentations for the International Chinese Conference should be in Chinese.

Submission Deadlines:

📌 Abstract Submission Deadline: April 20, 2025, 23:59 (Beijing Time)

📌 Extended Abstract Submission Deadline: May 6, 2025, 23:59 (Beijing Time)

📌 Early Bird Registration Deadline: April 30, 2025, 23:59 (Beijing Time)

Registration is based on the actual payment time. A confirmation email will be sent by the Organizing Committee upon successful payment. All times are in Beijing Time. The final interpretation rights belong to the Organizing Committee.

The Organizing Committee will review all submitted abstracts. Authors whose abstracts are submitted by April 20 and pass the review will receive a formal invitation letter by the end of April. Authors who submit by May 6 will receive their invitation letter in mid-May.

Payment QR Code

Registration and Participation

Conference Registration Fee:

Group Discount Policy and Deadlines:

Early Bird Group Discount Deadline: April 30, 2025, 24:00 (Beijing Time)
Standard Group Discount Deadline: May 31, 2025, 24:00 (Beijing Time)
Starting from June 1, 2025, no group discount applications of any kind will be accepted.
The above discount policies and deadlines apply to both conference and workshop registrations.

Workshops：

Leading scholars, academic leaders, and frontline teaching experts from the U.S. language education field will present cutting-edge educational workshops. Attendees can choose to participate in these workshops. Participants in the workshops will receive a certificate. The fees are as follows:

Attend 1 workshop: ￥540 RMB ($75 USD)
Attend 2 workshops: ￥1080 RMB ($150 USD)
Attend 3 workshops: ￥1440 RMB ($200 USD)
Attend 4 workshops: ￥1800 RMB ($250 USD)

Registration Entrance and Payment：

Please click the registration link to fill in the required information and proceed with the payment.

Registration Form

Payment Method in RMB (Non-refundable):

Payment Method in USD (Non-refundable):
Zelle with Bank to admin@naicny.com

When making the payment, please enter your full name (first name and last name) and the payment purpose in the payment remarks section. For example: Matt Smith – Conference Registration Fee, Workshop 1 Fee, Workshop 3 Fee.

Invoice：

Invoices will be issued by the payment recipients "Xinmei Xingyao Media Company" (for RMB payments) and "New American International Culture Corp" (for USD payments), on behalf of the organizing institution. The invoice will be labeled as either "Conference Service Fee" or "Training Fee." It will be an electronic invoice, and participants will receive it within 5 business days after the payment is made.

The designated conference hotels are expected to be announced on the official website in May. Please stay tuned.

Conference Schedule Overview

The First International World Language Education Conference Schedule Overview

Workshop Schedule

Friday, July 18, 2025

Workshop Speakers：

Workshop 1: "Yale Univ. Expert Workshop"

Speakers:
- Fernando Rubio – Director, Yale Center for Language Study
- Mary Jo Lubrano – Associate Director, Yale Center for Language Study

Workshop 2: "Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Expert Workshop"

Speakers:
- Eric Grunwald – Director, MIT English Program
- Tong Chen – Lecturer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Workshop 3

Speaker:
- Nan Jiang – Professor, University of Maryland, USA

Workshop 4

Speakers:
- Dali Tan – Professor of Chinese, Northern Virginia Community College, President of NACEA,

Vice President of AAICE, Board Member of CLTA-NCR

- Marty Chen – Chinese Bridge Course Coordinator, Utah; Immersion Program Teacher & Trainer; Director of Technology, AAICE

SPEAKERS

U.S. Expert

Per Urlaub

Director of Global langauges, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Professor of the Practice of German and Second Language Studies

Eric Grunwald

Director, MIT English Program

Advisory Board Member, NACEA

Fernando Rubio

Director, Yale Center for Language Study

Advisory Board Member, NACEA

Mary Jo Lubrano

Associate Director, Yale Center for Language Study

Advisory Board Member, NACEA

Nan Jiang

Professor and Director,

Second Language Acquisition Graduate Program, University of Maryland, College Park

Advisory Board Member, NACEA

Tong Chen

Lecturer in Chinese at MIT and MIT MISTI/CETI

China Program cross-culture facilitator

Honorary President of AAICE

Sherri Duan

Associate Professor of Education, Siena College

Director, Joint MAT & NYS Chinese Teaching Certification Program

Director of Project，NACEA

Peisong Xu

Senior Lector II at Yale University

Advisory Board Member, NACEA

Marty Chen

Immersion Program Teacher and Trainer
Utah Bridge Coordinator

AAICE Director of Technology

Lisa Huang Healy

Executive Director, founder of NACEA

Executive Director, founder of AAICE

Former Associate Director of College Board

Chinese Language and Culture Initiatives

Dr. Dali Tan

Professor of Chinese
Northern Virginia Community College
President of NACEA
Vice President of AAICE

Meiru Liu

Instructor in Department of World Languages and

Literatures at Lewis & Clark College

Director of Planning, NACEA

Maggie Chen

UCLA Bilingual Authorization program lecture

Director of Curriculum & Instruction of AAICE

Pat Lo

First Vice President, AAICE
Retired Education Supervisor, New York City Department of Education
Bilingual/ESL/Foreign Languages Education Consultant

Marisa Fang

Treasurer of AAICE;
Treasurer of CLTA-GNY
Author of Chinese Treasure Chest;
Former Principal of Chinese American Association of Long Island；
Chinese Lecturer of Molloy College

Jun Da, Ph.D

Professor of Linguistics and ChineseDepartment of World Languages, Literatures, and CulturesMiddle Tennessee State University

Zhongqi Shi

CLTA President （2024-2025）

Senior Lecturer, Columbia University

Chunmei Guan

Chinese Teacher, Indiana, USAIFLTA Teacher of the YearIndiana DOE World Language Standards Committee MemberBoard Member, CLTA-USA

Min Wan

Senior Lecturer, Tufts University, American College Board AP Reader, Advisory Committee Member of AAICE

Chinese Expert

Jun Liu, Ph.D

Rector of City University of Macau, President of The International Research Foundation of English Language Education ( TIRF)

Xuanmin Luo

Junwu Distinguished Professorship Guangxi University

Founding Director, Asia-Pacific Institute for Translation & Intercultural
StudiesEditor-in-Chief, （IJTI AL/ IGI，USA）

Yinghui Wu

Professor, Dean of the Institute of International Chinese Education, Director of the Key Research Base of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Ministry of Education at Beijing Language and Culture University

Liping Feng

Professor and Dean of the School of International Chinese Language Education, Beijing Normal University

Xianwen Cao

Professor and associate dean of the Institute for International Students, Nanjing University

Bo Liu

Associate Professor, Dept。International Chinese Teaching
Executive Director, International Communication Centre
Southwest Jiaotong University

Prof. DING Anqi

Executive Vice Dean & Professor, School of International Chinese Studies, East China Normal University

Yan Dong

Professor at the Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University; Deputy Director of the Institute of Science Education, Beijing Normal University; Director of the Center for Thinking Training Research, Faculty of Education.

Huazhen Wang

Associate Professor at Huaqiao University, Ph.D., Founder of the Huada Zhiyu Team at Huaqiao University, and Head of Development for the World's First Chinese Language AI Education Robot.

Chongming Ding

Professor and Doctoral supervisor in the School of International Chinese Language Education at Beijing Normal University.

Conference Organizing Committee

Conference Website: https://www.naceany.com/conference

Email: iwlec@xinmeixingyao.com

Organizers: North American Culture and Education Academy & Yunnan Higher Education Organization

International World Language Education Conference Organizing Committee

March 2025

WeChat Public Link：https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/WUBTdXWny4XV4MWPDFI2YA

2025

International World Language Education Conference:
New Horizons in Innovative Language Teaching