Download the full CFP here.

 

International TESOL Union (ITU) and The Department of English at the School of Humanities and Social Science, Hang Seng University of Hong Kong are pleased to announce that the International TESOL Union Conference on Trailblazing Advances in Applied Linguistics (TAAL) will be held on August 15-16, 2025 in Hong Kong. 

 

The ITU 2025 conference welcomes proposals in all areas of applied linguistics and TESOL. We are particularly interested in innovative and rigorous topics that demonstrate strong methodological and/or theoretical approaches to understand applied linguistics and TESOL. Additionally, we encourage postgraduate students who are nearing completion of their theses to submit proposals as well. Frontline TESOL teachers are equally welcome to participate.

 

Keynote Speakers

Gavin Bui, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

Lixian Jin, City University of Macau

Luxin Yang, Beijing Foreign Studies University

Marina Dodigovic, University of Slavonski Brod

Mark Teng Feng, Macau Polytechnic University

Yuen Yi Lo, The University of Hong Kong

 

Publication Opportunities

ITU 2025 provides full publication opportunities for all attendees. First, all accepted abstracts will be included in Proceedings of International TESOL Union Conference 2025 (ISBN: 978-1-915835-00-0) published by International TESOL Union.

 

Second, all submitted full papers, after reviewing, will be included in one of the following three venues:  

1. International Journal of TESOL Studies (Scopus-indexed) conference special issue
2. TESOL Communications conference special issue
3. Edited conference volume (ISBN: 978-1-915835-01-7)

 

Note. If you would like to share your research and present, you will need to submit an abstract. If you just want to attend the conference as a general attendee (without presenting), you will not need to submit an abstract. All attendess need to contact info@tesolunion.org to complete registration. 

 

Abstract/Paper Submissions

An abstract needs to be about 300 words and clearly indicates the objectives, methods, and (preliminary) results where appropriate. Format the email subject line as "ITU2025+Author Name" and send the abstracts/full papers to info@tesolunion.org.

 

Important Dates

Abstract submission due: July 5, 2025

Notification of abstract acceptance: July 8, 2025

 

Registration Fee (lunch included)

Early bird fee (by July 10, 2025): 100USD/750HKD/700RMB

Regular fee: 150USD/1100HKD/1000RMB

 

Venue

The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Siu Lek Yuen, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR

 

Transportation Advice

You may find and download an interactive campus map here.​

 

Getting to Hang Seng University of Hong Kong from the Hong Kong International Airport

Option 1: Take bus A42 and get off at the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong stop. The bus services from the airport can be found here: https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/transport/to-from-airport/public-buses.page

Option 2: Take the Airport Express and transit from the Airport Express Kowloon Station to the MTR Tuen Ma Line Austin Station. Next take the Tuen Ma Line (the brown line on the MTR map) and go from Austin Station to City One Station (exit D) and then take a bus (83K, 86, 281A) or a taxi to the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. The MTR map can be found here: https://www.mtr.com.hk/archive/en/services/routemap.pdf

 

Accommodation Advice

The provided hotel list serves solely as a reference for conference participants. Attendees are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements based on individual requirements. The conference organizers declare no financial affiliations or vested interests with any of the listed hotels.

1. Regal Riverside Hotel (Shatin): https://www.regalhotel.com/en/regal-riverside-hotel

2. Alva Hotel by Royal: https://www.alva.com.hk/en/

3. Courtyard by Marriott (Shatin): https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hkgst-courtyard-hong-kong-sha-tin/overview/

4. Caritas Bianchi Lodge. This is near MTR Yau Ma Tei or Jordan Station. https://hk.trip.com/hotels/hong-kong-hotel-detail-759931/caritas-bianchi-lodge/

5. Bridal Tea House Hotel. This is also near MTR Yau Ma Tei or Jordan Station. https://hk.trip.com/hotels/hong-kong-hotel-detail-19616359/bridal-tea-house-hotel-yau-ma-tei-wing-shing-lane/

6. Cozy Inn. This is near MTR Jordan or Austin Station. https://hk.trip.com/hotels/hong-kong-hotel-detail-8599712/cozy-inn/

7. MK Stay. This is near MTR Mong Kok or Yau Ma Tei station. https://hk.trip.com/hotels/hong-kong-hotel-detail-469825/hotel-mk/

 

Contacts

All questions about submissions, registrations and other conference-related issues should be emailed to Dr Kevin Liu (info@tesolunion.org), International TESOL Union.