The PARATESOL Conference 2026 brings together educators, innovators, and researchers to explore the future of English Language Teaching through engaging plenaries and concurrent sessions. This year's theme, Bridging Worlds through English, emphasizes inclusion, community, and communication in education.
Concurrent Sessions are held at the same time in different rooms.
Time Event
09:00 Registration
09:30 Opening Ceremony
09:45 Plenary 1: Teaching the Whole Spectrum – Shellwyn Badger
10:50 Concurrent Sessions: 5 concurrent presentations
11:35 Lunch
13:10 Concurrent Sessions: 7 concurrent presentations
14:45 Panel
16:15 Coffee Break
16:45 Plenary 2: Using the Soulmates to Get Learners to Advanced Levels – Paul Chandler
17:30 Closing & Raffles
Shellwyn Badger – English Language Fellow, Teaching the Whole Spectrum: Supporting Diverse Language Levels in One Classroom
María Alejandra Mareco – Wake County Public School System NC (USA), Bridging Words & Worlds: Task Design for Inclusive English Classrooms
Liza Ayala – EUROSUR, Connecting Classrooms Across Borders: From Physical Horizons to Virtual Bridges.
Marco Cancino – Universidad Andres Bello (Chile), The impact of topic interest on EFL writing quality: Evidence from Chilean adult EFL learners
Mónica Gastón – Universidad Iberoamericana, Enhancing EFL Curriculum Effectiveness in High Schools: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Alignment, Implementation, and Outcomes
Sandra Acosta – Universidad Nacional de Aasunción, Teaching Academic Writing to University Students
Mirta Ucedo – Santillana - Richmond, Turning Errors into Learning Opportunities: Practical Strategies for English Classrooms
Ignacio Giménez – Instituto de Formación Docente Paraguayo Americano, Making English Meaningful: Practical Strategies for Communication
Shellwyn Badger – English Language Fellow, Feedback That Fuels Language Growth
Fernando Esquivel – UNA-ISL / UNIBE / USIL, Gamification in University Writing Classes: An SDT-Backed Framework for Action Research
Rocío Mazzolenni – Instituto Superior de Lenguas (UNA), Beyond Self-Control: Developing Executive Functions through English Language Teaching
Carolina Ortiz – SRO English, Enhancing Speaking Skills through Trinity College London GESE Exams
Maura Zalimben & María Edith Escobar – Instituto Superior de Lenguas (UNA), Smart Tech in ELT: Designing Meaningful Digital Learning Experiences
Valentina Canese, Jessica Amarilla, Christian Cristóful, Rocio Mazzoleni, Fernando Esquivel Vera, Carolina Ortiz Ruffinelli, Ignacio Giménez Núñez – Teaching English in Global Context: A Open Book with Ideas for the Classroom
Paul Chandler – University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (USA), Using the Soulmates—Vocabulary and Reading— to Get Learners to Advanced Levels
🗓️ In-Person Day: July 20
📍 UNIBE - 15 de agosto y Av. Ygatimi N°1270 Asunción - Paraguay
🌐 Online Day: July 25
📺 Online through Zoom - Details will be shared with registered participants via email.
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