Invitation to Participate in the 13th OpenTESOL International hybrid Conference 2025

Ho Chi Minh City Open University is delighted to invite MFU community to participate in the 13^th OpenTESOL International Conference, scheduled for May 23–24, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This annual event is a collaborative space for teachers, researchers, and professionals in the field of second language education to share insights, innovations, and best practices.

The 2025 conference, themed on fostering inclusivity, diversity, and innovation in language education, features over 60 parallel sessions and workshops. It is proudly sponsored by leading organizations, including the Regional English Language Office - U.S. Embassy Hanoi, Oxford University Press, and Cambridge University Press & Assessment Vietnam.

There will be discussions addressing key topics such as:

• Promoting inclusive and culturally responsive language education
• Cultivating Global Citizenship and intercultural competence
• Harnessing technology for equitable language learning
• Advancing second language acquisition research and innovative curricula

Tracks & Sub-themes for Abstarct Submission

• Linguistic Diversity and Inclusive Pedagogy
• Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Competence
• Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Student Agency
• Student-Centered Learning, Lifelong Language Learning, and Autonomy
• Technology and Equity in Language Education
• Empowering Language Learners
• Second Language Acquisition Theory and Practice
• Curriculum Development and Innovation
• Assessment and Evaluation
• Teacher Identity Education and Professional Development
• Teaching Chinese/ Japanese/ Korean
• and other related areas.

Key Dates to Note:

• Abstract Submission Deadline: March 3, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: March 31, 2025
• Pre-conference Workshops: May 23, 2025
• Main Conference Day: May 24, 2025

Registration Fees

Online participants are invited to attend the conference free of charge, but if you wish to obtain the certificate of participation, please refer to the following information:

• Overseas participant:   10 USD
• Overseas presenter: 30 USD

*No refund*

Onsite:

• Overseas presenter/participant (before 16 April 2025):  50 USD
• Overseas presenter/participant:   60 USD

*No refund*
*The on-site registration fee includes a print certificate, tea-break refreshments, and lunch.

For detailed information on submission guidelines and registration, please visit website: https://opentesol.org/. or contact opentesolconference@ou.edu.vn.