Resources and recordings for YLTSIG events are available to YLTSIG members in the 'My Resources' section of the IATEFL website. For those of you considering joining YLTSIG here's a flavour of what we do from some of our past online events.

2025 Web Conference - Real teachers, real classrooms:
Practical solutions for today’s YLT challenges

28th – 30th November 2025 11–6 pm UK

Teaching young learners has never been more rewarding – or more complex. From keeping students engaged in a world of distractions to managing diverse classrooms with limited resources, today’s educators face unique pressures. 

This online conference is by teachers, for teachers, offering practical, actionable strategies you can use immediately in your classroom. Whether you’re tackling behavior challenges, multilevel learning, inclusive education, or meaningful assessment, join us to share experiences, discover innovative ideas, and leave empowered with real-world solutions. Let’s move beyond theory and focus on what works—because every young learner and teenager deserves a teacher who feels prepared, inspired, and supported.

This event was sponsored by Express Publishing.

Pre-Conference Event 2025

Join us for our 2025 join Pre-Conference Event, run in partnership with the Research SIG and Global Issues SIG, on the topic of:

"Researching social justice in young learner classrooms"

Introduction to the event

The event will focus on how the crucial topic of social justice is currently being handled in Young Learner classrooms around the world, looking at up-to-date ongoing research projects and exploring how classroom practitioners can engage in and benefit from such research.

Together, we will investigate current challenges and discuss the next steps we all need to take, through enjoying a range of insightful and interactive plenary talks and workshops, as well as a poster session showcasing a range of diverse voices of researchers and practitioners from around the globe.

The day will include numerous interactive activities, and lots of opportunities for networking.

This is a perfect day for teachers who have research to share or who want to find out how to get started bringing the important topic of social justice to their classrooms. We look forward to seeing you there and helping you to find support, new friends, and inspiration! 

Event date

Monday 7  April 2025