The IATEFL TEASIG and ESPSIG are pleased to announce a two-day joint conference in Winterthur, Switzerland. Our theme will bring together a diverse range of researchers and practitioners in ELT to share their views and practices on current global trends concerning language assessment and ESP. The main focus of the conference will be on the assessment of ESP. We are also inviting papers on change, challenges and innovation in other areas of assessment and in teaching ESP, for example with the following types of focus:
- Use of AI in assessment
- Critical thinking as a 21st century skill
- Methods for assessing language proficiency in specific contexts
- Innovative approaches for teaching language skills specific to particular domains
- New assessment tools, rubrics, and criteria, and creative thinking in assessment
- Syllabus development and alignment with learners’ needs
- Essential competencies for teaching ESP/EAP
- Unique challenges faced by ESP testers
The conference will also focus on further practice and research trends identified through contributions of the presenters and delegates.
Format of the TEASIG & ESPSIG Joint Conference:
Participants have the opportunity to interact and share their ideas and experience throughout the event, which is reflected in the format. Proposals for the following are welcome:
- Talks: 20 minutes followed by a 10-minute discussion
- Workshops: 50 minutes followed by a 10-minute discussion
- Forum of 3 presenters: 15-minute presentation each, followed by a combined 15-minute discussion
The Call for Papers has now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal. Our committee members are working hard to select the best talks for our conference. Successful speakers will be informed by June 30, 2024
TEASIG and ESPSIG will each award a scholarship to one of the speakers chosen, consisting of £300 to cover conference fees and contribute towards expenses. Further details will be sent to conference speakers in due course.
To register click the IATEFL Events Page
Conference fees
Online early-bird booking until 15 July 2024
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Online booking fee from 16 July 2024 – 1 September 2024
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Conference venue
ZHAW
(Gesundheit) / Zurich University of Applied Sciences (School of Health)
Katharina-Sulzer-Platz 9,
Winterthur, Switzerland
Public Transport
Swiss train connections https://www.sbb.ch/en
Public transport in Winterthur and the canton of Zurich https://www.zvv.ch/zvv/en/home.html
Hotel recommendations in Winterthur
From cheapest to most expensive at the time of writing (prices may change!):
Comfortable beds in dormitories or private rooms at fair prices, a 5-minute walk from the conference venue. Use the code iatefl24 for 10% discount on the daily rate on all room categories, valid from 5 to 9 September 2024.
This hotel is located in the city’s business district, just an 8-minute walk from the conference venue. Use the code ZHAW Rate for a 10% discount including
breakfast.
3. Hotel Ibis budget Winterthur.
This hotel describes itself as simple, modern and cheap and is a 9-minute walk from the conference venue. Single room without breakfast CHF 100 using the booking code ZHAW Rate or SCP4338155 .
Hotel right next to the railway station. A little dated, but well maintained. Approx. 5-7 minutes’ walk to the conference venue.
Modern city hotel in the centre of the old town. Possibly a little noisy as it is located directly on a main road, so ask for a quieter room facing the old town. Approx. 15 minutes on foot to the conference centre or 7-10 minutes by bus (NB No direct connection).
Charming hotel (3-star superior) in the car-free old town of Winterthur with restaurant and small summer terrace. Close to the railway station and approx. 10 minutes’ walk to the conference venue. Room with breakfast, CHF 165-230. Special conditions for ZHAW-guests with booking code C_ZHAW24 .
Centrally located 4-star hotel with restaurant and large roof terrace. Approx. 15 minutes on foot to the conference venue – no direct bus connection. Use the code Konferenz2024 for single rooms at the special price of CHF 160 and double rooms at CHF 220 (subject to
availability) with breakfast included.
Exclusive 4-star hotel at the end of the old town of Winterthur with restaurant and beautiful park. Approx. 20 minutes’ walk to the conference venue or direct bus connection with bus nos. 1 or 5 (approx. 7-10 minutes). Use the code iatefl24 for a special price of CHF 195 for single rooms and CHF 230 for double rooms (subject to availability) with breakfast included.
Bed and breakfast accommodation can be found under https://bnb.ch/en/ .
Accommodation is also available in Zurich (ca. 20 minutes by train) – https://www.zuerich.com/en .
Restaurants for lunch near the conference venue include:
Bistro – SKILLS PARK (limited choice on Saturdays)
Coop
Bistro – Winterthur Lokwerk
and the numerous bakeries and take-aways at and around the station (Tenz Momo, Oh My Greek etc..).
The City of Winterthur
For further information about Winterthur, see https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ch/destinations/winterthur/ and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winterthur.