Conference 2024

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Dear Conference Participants,

Thank you to everyone who has already registered for the guided tour, as
well as to those who have informed us of their inability to attend.

For those still considering, we wanted to share a brochure containing some information about the sites we will be visiting: Madara’s Horserider, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the first Bulgarian capital cities – Pliska and Veliki Preslav.

Tour Details:

– Date: 29th September (Sunday)
– Time: 12:30 to approximately 18:00
– Approximate Cost: 40 BGN (about 20 EUR)

*(Please note: The final price may vary slightly depending on the number ofparticipants.)
*If you have not registered yet, you can still do it by filling out thefollowing registration form by 12th September: https://forms.gle/1ipcECZRW5GrfX8bA

If you have any questions or need further information, please do nothesitate to contact us.

We look forward to welcoming you in September!

31st BETA Annual International Conference

and

2nd Regional Central and Eastern Europe FIPLV Congress

„Language teaching challenges: rediscovering, reconsidering, revisiting“

27th-29th September 2024, Shumen, Bulgaria

SECOND CALL

DEAR COLLEAGUES,

We are delighted to extend our warm invitation to you for the 31st BETA Annual International Conference and 2nd Regional Central and Eastern Europe FIPLV Congress. Hosted by the Bulgarian English Teachers’ Association (BETA), in collaboration with FIPLV (Fédération Internationale des Professeurs de Langues Vivantes), Yoan Ekzarh Balgarski Secondary School – Shumen, and Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, this joint event will be held in the beautiful city of Shumen, Bulgaria, from 27th to 29th September 2024.

The prestigious event will bring together educators representing diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration towards advancing language education worldwide. It aims to inspire and motivate language teachers to make the most of the teaching and learning contexts they work in, and to exploit the potential of various innovative and collaborative practices in all areas of ELT, ESP, modern languages education and research.

We would like to provide you with the opportunity to share your experience, expertise and insights into the fascinating world of language teaching and research. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to Teaching Young Learners and Teenagers; Teaching ESP/LSP; Teacher Education and Development; Bilingual Education; Literature, Media & Cultural Studies in ELT/Language Teaching; Global Issues; Content and Language Integrated Learning; Blended Learning; Applied linguistics; Research; Testing, Evaluation and Assessment.

Internationally prominent professionals in the field of ELT and modern languages education are invited as keynote speakers and workshop leaders. A book exhibition of major publishers and service providers will accompany the conference.

KEY DETAILS

SPEAKER PROPOSAL DEADLINE: 30th June 2024. For speaker proposal forms, accommodation and other details visit https://forms.gle/mZCirSoxd2SVY12g8 and check http://www.beta-iatefl.org.

Official languages: The official languages of the event will include Bulgarian, English, German, Russian, and French.

Important dates:

Notification of acceptance: 31st July
Submission of papers: 31st October
Publication of conference proceedings in a special issue of BETA E-Newsletter: 31st December

Submission requirements: https://www.beta-iatefl.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/BETA-E-Newsletter-issue–42.pdf.

FEES

Participants registration	Early bird (until 31st August)	Regular fee
BETA members and Bulgarian teachers	60 lv./30 €	80 lv./40 €
FIPLV members	50 €	60 €
Non-BETA & FIPLV	60 €	70 €

* Fees of foreign participants: payment will be made on-site to avoid heavy bank fees. The early bird rate will be applicable for those who have registered by 31st August and the regular rate – for those who register after 31st August. Only participants who need an invoice will have to pay by bank transfer with the transfer expenses covered by them.

Organising Committee

Assoc. Prof. Sylvia Velikova, St Cyril and St Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria
Assoc. Prof. Irina Ivanova, Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen
Assoc. Prof. Veselin Chantov, University of Library Studies and Information Technologies, Bulgaria
Lina Yanbastieva-Petrova, Yoan Ekzarh Balgarski Secondary School, Chief Conference Organiser
Dr Albena Stefanova, University of National and World Economy, Bulgaria
Dr Georgi Dimitrov, University of National and World Economy, Bulgaria
Dr Svetoslav Arseniev, University of National and World Economy, Bulgaria

Scientific Committee

Prof. Terry Lamb, University of Westminster, the UK
Dr Geraldo de Carvalho, Werther Institut Juiz de Fora, Brazil, Secretary-General of FIPLV
Assoc. Prof. Sylvia Velikova, St Cyril and St Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria
Assoc. Prof. Irina Ivanova, Konstantin Preslavski University of Shumen
Assoc. Prof. Veselin Chantov, University of Library Studies and Information Technologies, Bulgaria
Dr Habil. Katalin Fogarasi, Semmelweis University, Hungary
Dr Albena Stefanova, University of National and World Economy, Bulgaria
Dr Georgi Dimitrov, University of National and World Economy, Bulgaria
Dr Svetoslav Arseniev, University of National and World Economy, Bulgaria

Venues: The event will be hosted across two venues:

27th September – Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen
28th & 29th September – Yoan Ekzarh Balgarski Secondary School

Accessibility: Shumen is easily accessible by various means of transport:

by plane: Shumen can be reached via flights to nearby airports in Varna, Burgas, Sofia, and Bucharest.
by bus, train, and car: The city is well-connected by bus, train, and car, ensuring convenient travel options for all attendees.

For further queries, contact beta.iatefl@gmail.com

We very much look forward to seeing you in Shumen – a town that attracts visitors with its history, mystery, natural charm and radiant people.

Kind regards,
The Conference and Congress Organising Team