NEWSLETTER:  7-11 DECEMBER 2025

Webinar 1: National Geographic Learning Global: “Slingshot Challenge Educator Information Session”

Time:  05:00 p.m.                | Date: December 4

Speakers: Andrea Villarreal Rodriguez, Jair Félix & Taylor Williams

Session details:

The Slingshot Challenge, brought to you by our partners at the National Geographic Society, is back for its fourth year! Join us for a special educator information session to learn how you can bring this exciting initiative for students ages 13–18 to your English language classroom. You'll get an overview of the Slingshot Challenge basics, hear tips from educators who've participated in the challenge, and have your questions answered. We will also explore practical ways for educators to incorporate the Slingshot Challenge into their classrooms. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the Slingshot Challenge and how to empower your students to participate!

Register here:

https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zQNgcM0CTMahXwQpaLpkFQ#/registration

Webinar 2:  NYA LAB: “Meet the Researcher IV: Baraa Khuder”

Time:   16:00 (GMT+3)               | Date: December 8

Speakers: Baraa Khuder

Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Nur Yiğitoğlu Aptoula (Boğaziçi University)

Session details:

We are delighted to invite you to the fourth session of our Meet the Researcher series!

What does it mean to “walk on thin ice” as a researcher? How do we navigate insider–outsider tensions when studying vulnerable communities? In this session, we will meet Baraa Khuder (Senior Lecturer, Chalmers University of Technology) to discuss her ethnographic work with Syrian academics in exile. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the study, reflect on methodological challenges, and ask questions directly to the researcher.

Required Reading: Khuder, B., & Petrić, B. (2021). Walking on thin ice: Reflexivity in doing ethnography. In I. Guillén-Galve & A. Bocanegra-Valle (Eds.), Ethnographies of Academic Writing Research (pp. 105–123). John Benjamins. Graduate students are especially encouraged to read the article in advance to engage meaningfully in the Q&A

Join us for an insightful and inspiring conversation—everyone interested in ethnography, academic writing, research, and research ethics is welcome!

Register here:

https://bulive.bogazici.edu.tr/b/nur-pxm-8u9-tpg

Webinar 3: ETS: “TOEIC® Speaking: Tips for the Classroom”

Time:  15:00 (CET)                | Date: December 11

Speakers: Sena Elibal & Celestina Cardoz

Session details:

Get practical ideas and strategies to make TOEIC® Speaking practice more effective in your classroom.

Register here:

https://app.livestorm.co/ets-global/tips-to-master-the-toeic-speaking-section?s=2e228c54-4d03-4ca1-9d2c-9fee08489282

Bonus: Edutopia: "Students Forget and What You Can Do about It?"

Teachers have long known that rote memorization can lead to a superficial grasp of material. But research in the field of neuroscience sheds light on how the brain is wired to forget—highlighting the importance of strategies to retain knowledge and make learning stick. Check the link below for more.

https://tinyurl.com/4bnswpn9

NEWSLETTER:  27 NOVEMBER – 6 DECEMBER 2025

Webinar 1:  Cambridge University Press: “Elements in Research Methods in Education”

Time:      4 P.M. IST          | Date: 27 November 2025

Speaker: Dr. Sal Consoli

Session details:

Join us, Dr Sal Consoli (University of Edinburgh) and Dr Samantha Curle (University of Bath) for a dynamic 60-minute webinar celebrating the inaugural volume in the series Elements in Research Methods in Education series.

We will interview the author of How to Use Generative AI in Educational Research - Dr Jasper Roe, to explore why he chose this specific topic, the writing process behind this book, and how he hopes it will influence educational researchers and practitioners.

Then we’ll open the floor to attendees interested in contributing to the series. We will provide a unique opportunity to ask questions about the commissioning process, editorial expectations, and how to develop a successful proposal.

Whether you’re an early-career scholar or an established researcher looking to author your own Element in Research Methods for Education, we’ll certainly share insights, a dash of inspiration and some practical advice.

Register here:

https://cambridge-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/2517628788668/WN_wadYrSq6TrSYlx9hN0fq1w#/registration

Webinar 2: EF Education: “Using AI in Your Teaching Journey”

Time:    17.00 CET          | Date:    3 December 2025

Speaker: Ryan Smith

Session details:

Even when you don’t use digital AI tools in the classroom. AI can help make a teacher’s life easier. AI can give you back some of your day allowing you to focus on the essentials. We will talk about using AI for lesson and activity planning, materials creation and using AI tools for paperwork such as reports and assessments.

Register here:

https://shorturl.at/lEOwI

Webinar 3:   British Council: “Rethinking global issues: AI, equity and climate – webinars.”

Time:  13.15 - 14.15 (UK time)       | Date: 5 December 2025

Speakers: Khadija Ismael Suleiman, Christopher Liberty, Happygod Macha, & Muhaymina Talib Omar

Session details:

This session will help you to get creative on the theme of climate action to really engage your learners. Whether it's investigating climate solutions from local indigenous knowledge, planting and maintaining a school garden, or even taking a class to do research on an eco-island, our presenters will share the place-based, experiential lesson activities they have planned and taught, helping their learners find real solutions to local problems.

Register here:

https://tinyurl.com/mrnpmp3u

Webinar 4: ELTICA: “Spotlight on DELTA Module 3”

Time:    16.00   IST          | Date: 6 December 2025

Session details:

This webinar explains how DELTA Module 3 helps experienced teachers develop expertise in a chosen specialism, such as Young Learners, Business English, or Academic English. We’ll outline the course format, research expectations, and how the extended assignment is structured and assessed. Perfect for teachers planning to deepen their professional profile and focus on a specific teaching area. Trainers will be available for questions.

Register here: *Application Deadline: 2025-12-05

https://eltica.org/courses?maxFee=0

(*You need to register Eltica.org to apply for the free session.)

Bonus: British Council: “ AI & Learners with ADHD”

Have you explored AI tools to help learners with ADHD understand reading texts more easily? Interested? Read the full article by Nadia Cooke by heading to the link below.

https://futureofenglish.britishcouncil.org/insights/ai-and-neurodiversity-supporting-learners-with-adhd-and-autism

NEWSLETTER:  20-27 NOVEMBER 2025

Webinar 1: ELT Webinar Series 43: “Brains Before Bots: Keeping Thinking at the Heart of Learning”

Time:       BDT 7:00 P.M.,  EDT 09:00 A.M.           | Date: 22 November 2025

Speaker: Dr. Robert Stroud

Session details:

As Al tools flood classrooms, educators must ask: Are we nurturing brains or leaning too heavily on tech? This webinar explores how to keep thinking central to learning. Dr. Stroud shares strategies for using Al to spark curiosity and engagement-- without replacing the cognitive struggle that makes learning truly meaningful.

Register here: Zoom Session Details

Meeting ID: 6688717171

Password: 616161

Webinar 2:  BuLive: "L2 Writing Assessment and Feedback"

Time:  14:00 (GMT +3)                | Date: 26 November 2025

Speakers: Assoc. Prof. Nur Hatipoğlu Aptoula & Prof. Icy Lee

Session details:

Join us for an interactive session with Professor icy leo, a leading scholar in second language writing assessment and feedback. Drawing on her influential book Issues in Classroom Writing Assessment and Feedback in L2 School Contexts and her recent research, Professor Lee will explore current challenges and future directions in the field- including feedback literacy and the impact of emerging technologies such as Al.

The session will feature:

• A keynote talk by Professor Lee highlighting key developments and research frontiers.
• A Q&A session offering graduate students the opportunity to engage directly with Professor Lee on issues related to writing assessment and feedback.

Register here:

https://bulive.bogazici.edu.tr/b/nur-pxm-8u9-tpg

Webinar 3:  Oxford University Press: “Teaching Made Simpler with the Oxford Placement Test”

Time: 5:00 p.m. Istanbul (UTC +3:00)      | Date: 26 November 2025

Speakers:  Radek Krzyżanowski, Rachel Rozier & Merve Karli

Session details:

Trying to figure out your students’ levels without the guesswork?

The Oxford Placement Test is an easy online tool that helps you put everyone where they belong - no detective work required. Plus, it adapts as your students grow, so you’re always working with the latest info.

Join us to see how it can save you time, cut down confusion, and make teaching a bit less of a juggling act. Your students will thank you for it. And last but not least, we will share some exciting news about the future of Oxford Placement Test.

Register here:

https://events.oup.com/oxford-university-press/teaching-made-simpler-with-the-oxford-placement-test

Webinar 4: EF Education: “Cultural Competence”   

Time: 17.00 CET                 | Date: 26 November 2025

Speaker: Robert Peberday

Session details:

Cultural competence is essential along with linguistic competence to communicate in any international setting.

This workshop offers practical ways to build intercultural awareness into your classes whether you work with multilingual, multicultural classes or want to prepare students for global contexts.

Register here:

https://tinyurl.com/5939n3e3

Webinar 5:   EdWibo: “Empowering Student Writers: The AI EdWiBo Advantage”

Time:  12:00 PM İstanbul                | Date: 27 November 2025

Speaker: TBA

Session details:

In this webinar, you will learn;

• Personalised feedback that maps to CEFR and specific exam boards
• Turning assessment results into targeted practice and visible progress
• Designing writing cycles that improve accuracy and confidence

Register here:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7o4DzsEkTYGItIBJjQWWfg#/registration

NEWSLETTER: 13-20 NOVEMBER 2025

Webinar 1:   EF: “Bonus Session: TDC - Using AI in Your Classroom”

Time:      17:00 CET            | Date: 13 November, 2025

Speakers: Jonathan Shoobridge

Session details:

EF opening session was a great success, with hundreds of teachers from around the world joining us on October, 29 .In fact, they reached full capacity even before the official start time, which is why, they are excited to rerun their first session. If you would like to join this interactive webinar live, make sure to tune in.

Thursday, November 13th at 17:00 CET, they will hold a bonus session of our EF Teacher Development Certificate course: Using AI in your classroom. In this session they jump right into how AI can be used directly in the classroom with students. They will show you some live activities where students themselves make ‘direct use’ of AI tools for work across the language skills. They’ll consider how to manage these classes and the ethical concerns this might raise.

Webinar 2:    ETS: “A Teacher’s Guide to ETS Assessments”

Time: 17:00 (+03)                 | Date: 13 November, 2025

Speakers: Peter Westerhuis

Session details:

In this webinar, you can take a guided tour of ETS® English assessments and see how each one supports different learning goals. This session will give you the big picture plus practical insights into how institutions and learners can benefit.​

Register here:

https://shorturl.at/VNqeD  

Webinar 3:   OECD: “Rethinking Digital Tools in the Classroom”

Time:   4:00 p.m.               | Date: 14 November 2025

Speakers:

Speakers include:

-Sanna Forsström and Morten Njå,

-Susan Mulhall, from the Digital Policy for Schools,

-Margus Pedaste,

-Jose-Luis Alvarez-Galvan, Analyst,

Session details:

Few shifts in recent years have been as impactful as the rise of digital tools across society. Rapid advances have sparked wide debate in education, but what does the evidence tell us about how digital tools affect learning outcomes? And what are the risks and challenges that educators and policymakers need to keep in mind?

In this webinar we’ll take a closer look at a recent literature review on how different digital tools are influencing student outcomes and why the evidence shows that access to technology alone doesn’t guarantee better learning. Effective digitalisation depends not only on having the right tools, but also on thoughtful, evidence-based teaching practices.

Register here:

https://shorturl.at/RtPwG

Webinar 4: EF Education: “Motivating Gen-Z and Gen Alpha”

Time:    17.00 CET              | Date:19 November 2025

Speakers: Claudia Darmanin

Session details:

The generations born in this century, who have never lived without digital input and increasingly expect highly interactive gamified lessons, can be a challenge for any teacher. This session will look at how we can balance what students like and lessons that promote language learning.    

Register here:

https://shorturl.at/VNqeD   

Webinar 5:  ACG: “Making English Work Globally: Practical ELF Adaptations with AI Tools”

Time:    12:00 p.m. Turkey              | Date: 20 November 2025

Speakers: Dr. Natasha Tsantila  & Dr. Susan Stetson-Tiligadas

Session details:

Join us for a live free session where two leading experts show how language diversity and AI innovation can work together to make your materials speak to every learner, everywhere, and discover how to adapt your materials for a global classroom together.

Register here:

https://bit.ly/4ne32y7

NEWSLETTER:  6-11 NOVEMBER 2025

Webinar 1:  NILE TESOL: “Redefining Second Language Assessment in the Age of AI”

Time:  9:00 PM (Cairo Time)        | Date: November 8

Speaker: Dr. Nihal Sadek

Bio: Dr.Sadek currently works as an Assessment Specialist at Educational Testing Service (ETS) and teaches academic writing online at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). She earned her PhD in composition and TESOL from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and has been an ELL instructor and trainer teacher for over 25 years. She has taught numerous ESL and academic writing courses at several universities, both online and in person, including The American University in Cairo, Egypt, New York University, and Columbia University, USA. Her research interests include exploring second language assessment for learning models that promote, and not just measure, learning.

Session details:

In this session, Dr. Nihal will walk participants through the complete assessment cycle from setting learning objectives and designing blueprints to constructing test items and analyzing results while exploring how AI technologies can enhance (or challenge) each stage.

Register here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsTbKnhVyI4yhfRdooDwwPMgR5dSklzSjd-rROJuHEYaUEqQ/viewform

Webinar 2:   British Council: “Choose Your Own Professional Development Adventure”

Time:   4:00 p.m. Istanbul (UTC +3:00)     | Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Speaker: Mark Richard

Session details:

You have come to a fork in the road. Which path ahead will you choose? Professional Development (PD) equips teachers to find their way through the ever-changing world of language education, but it can be a grueling quest along winding paths. This talk will introduce a framework for self-directed professional development (SDPD) to help you put PD into practice. The presenter will show you fresh PD possibilities and guide you to select doable activities to meet your developmental aims and interests. Join this session to illuminate and direct your professional journey.

Register here: 

https://events.oup.com/oxford-university-press/choose-your-own-professional-development-adventure

BONUS: Here is 15 Tips to Align Your Teaching with Brain Science. A comprehensive guide to applying the latest insight from neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science to improve your instruction. Interested? Check the link below.

https://edut.to/4qsIp42

NEWSLETTER:  30 OCTOBER- 6 NOVEMBER,  2025

Webinar 1: NYA LAB: “Meet the Researcher II”

An interactive Q&A session for graduate students

Time:    16:00 (GMT+3)           | Date: Nov, 3, 2025

Speakers: Assoc. Prof. Nur Yigitoğlu Aptoula & Prof. Eva Lindgren

Session details:

This session offers an excellent opportunity to discuss the study, explore its findings, and ask questions directly to the researcher. Participants are encouraged to read the article in advance to engage meaningfully in the Q&A.

Join for an interactive Q&A session with Prof. Eva Lindgren (Umeå University) on her recent study about enhancing participatory writing in Swedish middle-school classrooms. You can find the reading text through the QR code in the Insta link below.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKNCw2CJwmOAKnp3ezQl-RxW8jzCvNQpl2TD40/

Register here:

https://bulive.bogazici.edu.tr/b/nur-pxm-8u9-tpg

Webinar 2:  EF EDUCATION: “Writing Great Class Materials”

Time:     17.00 CET             | Date:  Nov, 5

Speakers: Maya Hughes

Session details:

All teachers have to prepare activities and materials, from the simplest roleplay instructions through to reading activities and class tests. In this workshop, you’ll gain professional advice from one of EF’s senior editors on how to make your materials lead to the right language learning outcomes and what pitfalls to avoid.

Register here: https://www.ef.com/wwen/tz/webinar/

Webinar 3:  Technology for Second Language Learning Conference: “Building Knowledge of Generative AI in Applied Linguistics”

Time:  check for detailed schedule   | Date:  Nov 5–8, 2025

Plenary Speakers: Tony Berber Sardinha, Serge Bibauw, Sanghee Kang, Yasin Karatay, Hye-won Lee & Jing Xu

Session details:

More than two years have elapsed since freely accessible generative AI (GenAI) captured the attention of professionals in applied linguistics. Since that time, groundbreaking developments continue to appear such as DeepSeekR1 and ChatGPT o-series models with integrated Chain-of-Thought functionality, each one inviting exploration by language teachers, test developers, and researchers who continue to increase understanding of GenAI uses in the field.

The 22nd Technology for Second Language Learning Conference will provide an opportunity to contribute to knowledge and understanding of GenAI for applied linguistics with a program featuring presentations on the theme Building Knowledge of Generative AI in Applied Linguistics. The conference theme is apt for marking the 20th anniversary of the launch of the doctoral program in Applied Linguistics & Technology at Iowa State University. Since its start in 2005, dozens of doctoral students and alumni have enriched the profession with their contributions—in particular, research and practice fueled by their view of applied linguistics as a field inextricably connected with the technologies used for learning, assessment, communication, and research.

Register here:

https://apling.engl.iastate.edu/conferences/technology-for-second-language-learning-conference/tsll-2025/

Webinar 4:  EdWibo: “AI in Education: From Scepticism to Strategy Busting the 5 Biggest Myths”

Time:      12:00 PM            | Date: Nov 6, 2025

Speakers: Stephen John Taylor & Sara Hutton

Session details:

In this focused session, we will shift your perspective from fear to practical strategy by tackling the 5 biggest myths surrounding AI. We'll directly address concerns like, "AI replaces teachers," and "AI feedback isn't reliable," proving the reality with the AI EdWiBo platform. This powerful tool is your dedicated teaching partner, designed to give you back at least 7 hours a week by handling repetitive tasks and providing consistent, bias-free assessment reports. We will demonstrate how EdWiBo reality busts the biggest myths and ensures equity and inclusivity in the EFL classroom.

Every participant receives a Free Incentive Starter Package, including platform registration, 10 free credits, and 10 full, printable assessment reports.

Register here:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I6_JWGkATsOb-GtPMpCcSg#/registration

NEWSLETTER:  21-28 OCTOBER 2025

Webinar 1:  PEARSON: Ready in 60 seconds: Bring AI to your lesson plan

Time:   10:00 a.m. (İST)             | Date:  October 23, 2025 

Speakers: Christopher Morley

Session details:

Discover how the Smart Lesson Generator can transform your lesson planning. Whether you teach from a Pearson course or your own materials, this free AI-powered tool helps you instantly generate classroom-ready activities aligned with your learners’ levels. In this session, you’ll see how to: Build activities in under 60 seconds Choose between Pearson-based or custom content Adapt tasks for different student levels Access 7 engaging activity types that bring lessons to life - Plus, all participants receive 60 days of free demo access after the webinar.

*Webinar recording will be provided.

Register here:

https://pearson.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UhWi3kVHRlmpGF_jnw6PEw#/registration

Webinar 2: TESOL: Exploring AI and Innovation in English Language Teaching: Insights From TESOL 2025 Virtual Convention Presenters

Time: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT    | Date: October 23, 2025

Speaker: Harry Waters, Sara Davila, Ahmad Zubaidi Amrullah & Lathifatuddini Binti Rusd

Session details:

Join TESOL Associate Director of Education Gracie Allely for a live roundtable with presenters from the TESOL 2025 Virtual Convention, Virtual PreK–12 Day, and Virtual Graduate Student Forum. Get a sneak peek at their sessions, hear their insights on the impact of AI and emerging technologies on language learning and teaching, and join the conversation about the opportunities and challenges ahead for ELT professionals.

Register here:

https://my.tesol.org/events/141158/registration

Webinar 3:  𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀

Time:  14:00  - 15:00 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲    | Date: October 23, 2025

Speaker: 𝗔𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴

Session details: 

Register here:

https://tinyurl.com/5amjh5a3 

Webinar 4:  HELBLING ENGLISH: More than just a skill: Help students Grow with Reading

Time:    18:00 p.m.  (İST)           | Date: October 23, 2025

Speakers: Nóra Wünsch-Nagy

Session details:

Every teacher dreams of students discovering a love for reading. But what if we told you that reading is much more than just a skill to be taught? With reading, we get to develop a whole set of skills as well as grow culturally and emotionally. Reading shapes who we are and what we know about language.

In this session, we’ll explore how the latest titles from HELBLING Readers Classics series can be integrated into your coursework, accommodating all learning interests and teaching goals. We’ll gradually move from classroom-based tasks towards bigger reading projects to see how each approach helps students develop different skills and knowledge sets.

Register here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nY26aVBjRfqLUmYuydvNPQ#/registration