Pre-Conference Events

Our Pre-Conference Events (PCEs), organised by our Special Interest Groups (SIGs), are being held on Monday 15 April 2024 in Brighton, UK. Some of the events also have the option to attend online, please see the list below for details.

These events allow you to explore a particular subject area in more depth, network with colleagues from around the world and to continue your professional development. Each PCE runs for the full day (from 10.00 - 17.00, UK time). It is only possible to register and attend one PCE. All PCE delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.

2024's PCE topics

Advising and guiding: empowering foreign language learners in and out of the classroom with the Learner Autonomy Special Interest Group In person booking Online attendee booking
Diverse voices: literature and film in the YLT classroom with the Literature Special Interest Group and Young Learners & Teenagers Special Interest Group In person booking  
ESP Around the World with the English for Specific Purposes Special Interest Group In person booking Online attendee booking
Is there a place for IP in AI with the Inclusive Practices and Special Educational Needs Special Interest Group In person booking Online attendee booking
Item writing: from theory to practice with the Testing, Evaluation & Assessment Special Interest Group In person booking  
Looking forward, looking back with the Materials Writing Special Interest Group In person booking Online attendee booking
Pronunciation ‘unplugged’: teachers as resources for low-tech classrooms with the Pronunciation Special Interest Group In person booking Online attendee booking

Researching and promoting inclusive language practices through Technology with the Learning Technology Special Interest Group and Research Special Interest Group

 In person booking Online attendee booking
Sanctuary and ESOL Communities: Within and Beyond the Classroom with the ES(O)L Special Interest Group In person booking Online attendee booking
Teacher Change Over Time with the Teacher Development Special Interest Group In person booking  
Teacher recruitment and retention: From strategy to day-to-day operations with the Leadership & Management Special Interest Group In person booking  
Theory, Practice and Identity in Second Language Teacher Education with the Teacher Training & Education Special Interest Group In person booking  

Please ensure you are booking onto the right event. If you make a booking for online attendance and subsequently attend in person on the day, you will be denied entry.

Booking fees

  Non-member IATEFL member
Early bird in person PCE* £79 £59
Standard in person PCE £90 £77
Online attendee PCE £59 £39

*Your booking and full payment must reach IATEFL by 16.00 (UK time) Wednesday 10 January 2024 to be eligible for this early bird discount.

How to book

  1. Log into the IATEFL website at www.iatefl.org.
  2. Come back to this page and click on the the event you wish to attend below.
  3. Click 'Register now' and complete the form.
  4. You can choose to pay online straight away or pay later via your IATEFL Dashboard, by bank transfer or over the phone.
  5. You will be sent joining instructions nearer the time.

Booking closes at 16.00 (UK time) Monday 8 April 2024. For full terms and conditions please see www.iatefl.org/conference/terms-conditions.