Bridging Gaps, Building Skills: Practical Strategies for Inclusive and Impactful English Teaching

The British Council is pleased to announce the Call for Speakers for ELT Week Argentina 2026, a flagship virtual professional development event for English language educators, taking place from February 16 to 20, 2026.

Building on the success of previous editions, which reached over 360,000 educators, this year’s theme—Bridging Gaps, Building Skills—focuses on empowering teachers with practical, classroom-based strategies that respond to the realities of English teaching in Argentina. We invite proposals that reflect local challenges, showcase innovative pedagogical approaches, and align with the British Council’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework for Teachers.

About ELT Week Argentina 2025

Organised by the British Council, ELT Week Argentina is a free, virtual conference designed to support English teachers across Argentina and Latin America. With live webinars and on-demand recordings, the event offers flexible access to high-quality professional development.

Submit your proposal by 30 November by completing the form

 We are seeking proposals that are relevant to the experiences and realities of teachers in Argentina, and which align with the conference theme and one or more of the following focus areas:

  • Teaching in Fragmented Contexts: Planning for Continuity and Progression strategies for lesson and course planning across decentralised systems and limited teaching hours.

CPD Focus: Planning lessons and courses, Understanding my context

  • Literacy Matters: Supporting L1 and L2 Development

Techniques to support learners with weak literacy in Spanish and promote cross-linguistic transfer.

CPD Focus: Understanding my learners, Knowing the subject, Using inclusive practices

  • Inclusive Classrooms: Differentiation and Diversity in Practice

Approaches to multi-level classrooms, inclusive education, and culturally responsive teaching.

CPD Focus: Using inclusive practices, Understanding my learners, Managing the lesson

  • Teacher Agency and Identity: Building Resilience and Professional Growth

Reflective practice, collaboration, and strategies for sustaining motivation and well-being.

CPD Focus: Understanding and developing my professional identity, Using 21st century skills / core skills

  • Creative Teaching with Limited Resources

Low-tech and no-tech teaching ideas, adapting materials, and resourceful classroom management.

CPD Focus: Managing the lesson, Understanding my context, Using digital technologies

Proposals should include:

  1. Title: A concise and engaging title (maximum 12 words).
  2. Abstract: A clear description of the session (150–200 words) highlighting key takeaways for participants.
  3. Presenter Bio: A short bio (50–100 words) outlining your relevant experience and expertise.
  4. Session Format: Indicate whether the session is a presentation, an interactive session, or other.
  5. Technical Requirements: Specify any special tools or platforms you may require.
  6. Session Modality: Indicate if you prefer to deliver a fully live session or a hybrid session (recorded presentation with live Q&A)

Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: 30 November 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: 12 December 2025
  • Event Dates: February 16–20, 2026

Join us in shaping the future of English Language Teaching and inspiring educators across Argentina and beyond. We look forward to your proposals!
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