TESOL-Ukraine 2026 Summer Institute The TESOL-Ukraine 2026 Summer Institute took place in Odesa from June 29 to July 3, running under the theme "Classrooms of Courage: Teach On. Teach Strong. Teach Through." The five-day program delivered intensive professional development focused on trauma-informed pedagogy, AI integration, and core language frameworks. Instructional Program and Trainers The sessions were led by a team of educational specialists and international scholars who delivered practical, classroom-ready strategies: Social-Emotional Learning & Resilience: Olena Iaburova...

TESOL-Ukraine National Convention 2026 Dear ELT Community, We are still buzzing with the incredible energy, inspiration, and collaborative spirit that filled our days at the TESOL-Ukraine National Convention 2026! This year’s convention truly served as a vital hub for English language educators from across Ukraine and beyond. It was an absolute privilege to witness teachers, university professors, researchers, and aspiring educators come together to connect, share breakthroughs, and catalyze meaningful change in the world of ELT. TESOL-Ukraine Convention 2026 BOOK OF PAPERS: Book of Pape...

                                                                We are incredibly proud to see the work of TESOL-Ukraine featured in the latest issue of IATEFL Voices (May/June 2026). In their moving article, Serhii Petrenko (International Coordinator) and Olena Ilienko (President) share how our professional community has stayed united de...

FORUM_2026 Reflecting on Excellence: The XII International Forum 2026 Today, the O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv, in collaboration with TESOL-Ukraine, successfully hosted the . It was a day filled with profound academic exchange, bridging the gap between local innovation and global standards. ✨ Highlights from the Forum Opening Ceremony: The event began with inspiring welcoming remarks from Dr. Olena Ilienko, setting a collaborative tone for the day. Keynote Insights: Maryna Tsehelska captivated the audience with her presentation on "The Architecture o...

From March 23–27, members of TESOL-Ukraine took part in the landmark 60th TESOL International Convention & Expo 2026, held in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. 🇺🇸 This Jubilee convention, organized by TESOL International Association, brought together over 3,000 English language teaching professionals from more than 70 countries and 50 U.S. states 🌐 – creating a vibrant space for sharing ideas, research, and innovative teaching practices. We are especially proud that our members represented TESOL Ukraine with presentations, poster sessions, workshops, and actively contribu...

Fall 2025 Winter 2026 Newsletter We are proud to present the latest highlights from our community. This edition captures a year of significant transitions and remarkable professional achievements, reflecting our collective commitment to excellence in English Language Teaching (ELT) despite the challenges of our time. Leadership & Vision The newsletter opens with a powerful message from TESOL-Ukraine President Olena Ilienko, titled "From Challenge to Strength." Following our 2025 elections, our leadership team—including Vice-President Hanna Podosynnikova and National Coordinator Ganna ...

The "SPEAK!" Symposium, hosted by TESOL-Ukraine, has been a powerful two-day journey of professional renewal and international collaboration. Across both days, educators from across Ukraine and the globe gathered to share tools that move beyond traditional teaching, focusing on resilience and innovation. 🌟 Day 1: Laying the Foundation The first day of the symposium focused on setting the stage for communication and leadership in the modern ELT landscape. Opening Inspiration: The event began with welcoming remarks that emphasized the vital role of English language educ...

TESOL-Ukraine Teacher Development Fall 2025: Digging Deeper! Instructor: Lucia Shelley, PhD Contact: lshelleymaluy@gmail.com Course dates: October 15, 2025 - December 17, 2025 Course description: A 10-week course will cover effective teaching methodologies, strategies, and ideas to support the English as a Second Language students (ESL) and/or English as a Foreign Language students (EFL) in their learning process and proficiency. Learning objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to: Analyze different ESL teaching methodologies used ...

📣 TESOL-Ukraine ONLINE Convention 2025 – A Day of Global Connections and Local Inspiration! 🌍💬 📅 May 22, 2025 was a remarkable day for English language educators across Ukraine and beyond! We are thrilled to share the highlights of the TESOL-Ukraine ONLINE Convention 2025, where participants joined voices from across the world to explore hope, resilience, innovation, and global collaboration in ELT. Over five dynamic sections hosted by leading Ukrainian universities, our community connected with international experts and passionate teachers to share practices t...