Volume 2, Issue 1 (Special): January, 2025

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The TESOL Society of Bangladesh organized the 2nd International Conference entitled TESOL in Transition: 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) and Beyond on the 9th and 10th February of 2024. The conference explored the paradigm shift in English language education in the digital age. Supported by the British Council, the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, and the International Mother Language Institute, the event gathered distinguished scholars, practitioners, and researchers to discuss innovations in pedagogy, the role of technology, and the impact of 4IR on language learning. With keynote addresses from global experts, including Dr. Stephen D. Krashen, Dr. Richard Smith, and Dr. Maria Villalobos-Buehner, as well as plenary sessions and research presentations, the conference highlighted new perspectives on language acquisition, literacy development, creative pedagogy and multilingual education.

This special issue (Volume 2, Issue 1) aims to extend the conference’s insights by presenting cutting-edge research and theoretical discussions on ELT in the 4IR era. It seeks to explore the intersection of reading, writing, and language acquisition, emphasizing digital literacy, self-directed learning, and pedagogical strategies in an increasingly technology-driven world.

Published: 2025-02-22

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