15th English Language Teachers Association of Nigeria (ELTAN) Annual National Conference

Conference Sub-themes
1. Innovative Pedagogies and English Language Teaching (ELT)
- Transformative and learner-centred approaches in ELT
- Context-responsive teaching in a changing global landscape
- Classroom innovation for improved learning outcomes
2. Digital Technologies, AI, and Language Education
- Artificial Intelligence in English Studies and pedagogy
- Digital literacy as a driver of sustainable development
- Media and digital communication in language learning
3. Teacher Development and Capacity Building
- Continuous professional development (CPD) for English teachers
- Teacher education, training, and future readiness
- Building resilient and adaptive teaching communities
4. Language, Policy, and National Development
- Language policy, planning, and implementation in Nigeria
- English Studies and national development imperatives
- Sustainable language education systems
5. Literature, Culture, and Social Transformation
- Literature as a tool for societal change and identity formation
- Literature, culture, and globalization
- Oral literature and indigenous knowledge systems
6. Multilingualism, Globalization, and the Future of English
- Multicultural and multilingual dynamics in ELT
- Decentering English and emerging linguistic realities
- English in global and local (glocal) contexts
7. Discourse, Communication, and Development
- Pragmatics and discourse analysis in development communication
- Language, communication, and social impact
- Media discourse and sustainable development narratives
8. Literacy, Education, and Employability
- Literacy development for national growth
- English education and workforce readiness
- 21st-century skills and communication competence
9. English Studies, Environment, and Sustainability
- Language and ecological discourse in Nigeria
- Environmental communication and advocacy
- English Studies in addressing sustainability challenges
10. English Education: Challenges and Future Directions
- Systemic challenges in English language education
- Policy-practice gaps and reform strategies
- Future trajectories of English Studies in Nigeria

General Guidelines

Abstracts must be submitted exclusively via this Link - https://forms.gle/4fBhYR9qWwPaisi27

Title: Limited to a maximum of 10 words. Initial letters of content words only should be capitalized.

Abstract: Limited to a maximum of 250 words.

Citations: Adherence to either APA (7th edition) or MLA (9th edition) style is required.

Please be advised that abstracts exceeding the stipulated word count will not be considered.

Kindly refer to the provided links to view the abstract evaluation Rubric and a sample Abstract.

The submission deadline for Abstracts is 1 July, 2026, by 21:00 GMT. To submit your Abstract, please use this Link - https://forms.gle/4fBhYR9qWwPaisi27.

Abstracts transmitted via email will not be accepted for review.

Note: The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) will arrange a dedicated session to assist first-time presenters and any other interested individuals in developing effective abstracts. You may wish to watch these recordings on how to write successful conference abstracts and proposals. https://youtu.be/oaetWuTI-XA?si=y5PPoG4oscvFpRo8 | https://youtu.be/3NLjp2IQfJE?si=MkNjRDvt-avbvpxg

CALL FOR PAPERS

Abstracts of prospective conference papers, not exceeding two hundred and fifty (250) words, and including five (5) keywords, are to be submitted by completing this form and uploading the abstract in Microsoft Word format.

The main text and abstract of all submissions must adhere to Times New Roman font, size 12.

The title page must include the full name, institutional affiliation of the author(s), and contact details for each author/presenter.

All papers must employ either APA (7th edition) or MLA (9th edition) style for referencing.

Registration is mandatory for each presenter upon registration. All authors and co-authors are required to register fully for the conference, as certificates will be issued exclusively to registered participants. All virtual presentations are scheduled to take place during the conference. Further information regarding the presentation schedule will be disseminated on the designated WhatsApp platform for presenters and via email. However, presenters are requested to submit their PowerPoint slides and full papers by 25 August 2026 to ensure their inclusion in the presentation program schedule. Slides should be forwarded to eltanconference26@gmail.com.

Submissions failing to conform to these rigorous standards will not be reviewed.

Inclusion in the printed Book of Abstracts is guaranteed solely for accepted abstracts received by 31 July 2026. Other submissions may be considered, depending on the total number of papers for presentation at the conference not exceeding the established threshold. However, all the Abstracts will be published in the digital Book of Abstracts during the conference.