‘Language Teaching & Learning’ Draws 600 Experts To Dubai

Language education change, teachers’ future groundworks, innovative teaching programs, and digitizing languages and skills, were some of many discussed topics by field experts during the Zayed University ‘Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching’ International Conference and Exhibition, which was organised by the ZU University College yesterday.

With high aims of enhancing the professional and knowledge levels of the teachers and applied linguists, the event, which runs under the theme ‘Language Teaching & Learning in a Globalized World’ till tomorrow, saw over 600 delegates from 23 different countries, joining to share and improve personal teaching skills, utilising creative methods and innovative solutions presented though a series of professional development courses.

Prof. Reyadh AlMehaideb, Vice-President of Zayed University, addressed the importance of hosting the event to fulfill the nation’s objective across the education system to prepare students to become the citizens of tomorrow, “The ALLT 2018, is a notable example, where language professionals, English, Arabic, and other language teachers can get together and showcase teaching approaches that can support students and accelerate learning.”

“The purpose of ALLT is to enhance the professional and knowledge levels of the specialists in these two fields through reflection and exchanging knowledge and experiences,” he said. “It is important to point out that “Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching” is not just focusing on the use of or teaching of English but on languages in general, including Arabic.”