Olena Ilienko, DSc, Head of the Department of Foreign Philology and Translation at O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv – TESOL-Ukraine President Hanna Podosynnikova, PhD, Head of the Department of English Philology and Linguodidactics at Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A.S. Makarenko - TESOL-Ukraine Vice-President Ganna Gusieva, PhD, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Foreign Languages for Professional Purposes at V.N. Karazin National University – TESOL-Ukraine National Coordinator Serhii Petrenko, PhD, Associate Profes...

The 2025 IATEFL International Conference and Exhibition was in the beautiful capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh. The conference was held from Tuesday 8 April to Friday 11 April 2025, with Pre-Conference Events being held on Monday 7 April at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. The IATEFL Conference is a 4 day celebration of the English language teaching profession with over 500 academic sessions, an exhibition of all that's new in the world of English language teaching, and a busy social programme of fun evening events and opportunities to network and be part of the global commun...

TESOL-Ukraine at the XI International Forum for Researchers “Research and Education in the Global World: Eurointegration Processes” April 18, 2025 | O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv TESOL-Ukraine is proud to be among the organizers of the XI International Forum for Researchers organized by O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv, a dynamic event dedicated to exploring the challenges and opportunities of research and education in the globalized world, with a special focus on Eurointegration processes. The forum gathered a distinguis...

From January 9 to April 10, 2025, TESOL-Ukraine members had the invaluable opportunity to participate in the Positive Influence at Work course, facilitated by the renowned communication expert Mark Powell. This extensive training program, consisting of weekly webinars over a period of three months, provided participants with practical insights into effective communication and leadership within educational and professional settings. We extend our sincere gratitude to the course organizers: Lyudmyla Hnapovska (Sumy State University) and Julia Klymovych (Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University). T...

Dear TESOL-Ukraine members and their friends!   Welcome to the fall winter joint issue of TESOL-Ukraine Newsletter! This issue presents: TESOL-Ukraine Elections 2025; TESOL-Ukraine Teacher Training Series; TESOL Hungary Convention 2024; IATEFL Conference in Poland; MOSAIC Project: Advance Intercultural Awareness in ELT; Teacher Mobility: Study Visit to Warsaw; TESOL-Ukraine Convention 2025: Call for Partiipation.  Inspire and be inspired! Stay strong! Stay safe!  TESOL-Ukraine Executive Committee, March 2025 Fall Winter Newsletter 06 March_2025

Kyiv, December 12-13, 2024 On December 12-13, 2024, TESOL-Ukraine hosted a remarkable teacher training series titled “Mastering the Craft: Writing Techniques and Insights from Professional Authors and Educators” in partnership with the Fulbright Ukraine Program at America House, Kyiv. This two-day event brought together educators from across Ukraine to explore innovative writing techniques, share best practices, and gain insights from seasoned professionals in the field. The training was a resounding success, filled with engaging sessions, practical workshops, and networking opportun...

TESOL-Ukraine Teacher Training Series: “Mastering the Craft: Writing Techniques and Insights from Professional Authors” Training Overview (30 academic hours)This series featured workshops from esteemed authors, participants explored various aspects of writing, from storytelling techniques to creative exercises for enhancing writing fluency. Training Series Sessions Introductory session – September, 26, 2024 The introductory workshop of the TESOL-Ukraine Teacher Training Series, titled “Mastering the Craft: Writing Techniques and Insights from Professional Authors,” w...

English Language Educators from Ukraine and Hungary Gather for Storytelling Summer Seminar in Siófok, Hungary This July, 48 English language educators from Ukraine and Hungary arrived in Siófok, Hungary, to participate in the exciting Summer Seminar, “Storytelling with a Purpose.” With suitcases full of expectations, the participants embarked on a week-long journey of learning, creativity, and connection, all thanks to the support of the Regional English Language Office at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, TESOL Hungary, TESOL Ukraine, and the U.S. Embassy in Budapest. Day One: Building Community ...

Dear TESOL-Ukraine members and their friends!   Welcome to the spring-summer joint issue of TESOL-Ukraine Newsletter!  This issue presents: 2024 TESOL International Convention; Association with IATEFL; TESOL-Ukraine Convention-2024; Minutes of TESOL-Ukraine Leaders’Meeting; The Summer Course “Storytelling with a Purpose; TESOL-Ukraine Professional Development Program.  We wish you a productive start of the academic year! Inspire and be inspired! Stay safe!  TESOL-Ukraine Executive Committee, August 2024 Spring Summer Newsletter 2024

Online EMI Basics Course: Empowering Educators in Eastern Ukraine Course Duration: 01 April 2024 – 31 May 2024 Participants: 43 EMI University Teachers from Eastern Ukraine (Kharkiv, Zaporizhia, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih) Venue: Linguistic Centre of Dnipro University of Technology, DniproTECHub Coordinator and E-Moderator: Iryna Zuyenok Facilitators: Olena Ilienko, Elizabeth Basok, Iryna Zuyenok, Lyudmyla Hnapovska, Liliia Kuznetsova, Serhii Petrenko, Liudmyla Sinna, Tetiana Starostenko, Maryna Tsehelska, Olga Yashenkova, Nadiia Holiver, Oksana Chugai TESOL-Ukraine...