About the Conference

Session 1:

English as a Global Language and its Effects on English Language Teaching
Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jirapa Vitayapirak

English has evolved into the world’s dominant lingua franca, shaped by historical forces such as British imperial expansion and American economic and cultural influence. Today, English is the most widely used language in international education, technology, business, and global communication, with interactions between non native speakers now outnumbering those involving native speakers. This reality challenges traditional English Language Teaching (ELT) practices that privilege native speaker norms and calls for a reorientation toward intelligibility, inclusivity, and intercultural competence.

This presentation explores the growth of Global Englishes and their impact on ELT. It highlights the need for a global approach that embraces linguistic diversity, prioritizes communication over perfection, and empowers learners to engage confidently in multilingual contexts. Innovations in teaching materials, pedagogy, and technology are examined, including authentic texts representing diverse accents, task based learning, and AI driven adaptive platforms. These approaches prepare learners for real world communication and foster global citizenship by integrating themes of cultural sensitivity, sustainability, and collaboration.

Ultimately, Global Englishes demand that educators and policymakers rethink goals, curricula, and teacher training. By integrating these principles, ELT can better reflect the realities of English as a global language and equip learners for success in academic, professional, and intercultural domains.

Session 2:

Modern Teaching Methods (Task-based Learning and Digital Innovations)
Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jirapa Vitayapirak

Modern language education increasingly combines Task Based Language Teaching (TBLT) with digital innovations to create dynamic, learner centered classrooms. TBLT emphasizes authentic communication through meaningful tasks, enabling learners to use English as a tool for achieving real world goals such as planning events, conducting interviews, or solving problems collaboratively. This approach fosters fluency, accuracy, and confidence by embedding listening, speaking, reading, and writing into purposeful contexts.

Digital innovations—such as AI driven platforms, mobile applications, online collaboration tools, and interactive multimedia—extend the reach of TBLT beyond the classroom. Learners can access video lectures, podcasts, and adaptive practice systems at their own pace, while class time is devoted to problem solving, discussion, and application. These technologies provide personalized feedback, enhance vocabulary retention, and promote learner autonomy. They also support intercultural competence by connecting students with peers worldwide through digital exchanges.

Together, TBLT and digital innovations transform teaching methodology by shifting the focus from passive knowledge acquisition to active, collaborative learning. Students develop not only linguistic skills but also transferable competencies such as critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability. This integration prepares learners for global communication demands and positions modern teaching methods as a sustainable model for effective language education.

Lunch

Session 3:

Overview of Digital Resources in English Teaching and Learning

Digital English Campus Walkthrough, Interactive Games, and Participant Gifts by the MCE Team

As AI rapidly transforms the education industry, this session explores how AI-driven digital resources can be effectively integrated into English language teaching to enhance lesson delivery, improve student engagement, and streamline the learning process. Educators will gain practical insights to create more personalised, efficient, and impactful learning experiences, leading to improved outcomes in English teaching and learning.

Tea Break

Session 4:

CEFR and Language Assessment
Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jirapa Vitayapirak

IELTS Preparation Platform Walkthrough, Interactive Activities, and Participant Gifts
Supported by the MCE Team

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) provides a standardized model for describing language proficiency across six levels (A1–C2). Developed by the Council of Europe, CEFR emphasizes communicative competence through “can do” descriptors in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Its adoption has reshaped curriculum design, teacher training, and assessment practices by offering a transparent and internationally recognized scale.

This session examines CEFR’s integration with major English proficiency tests—IELTS, TOEIC, and TOEFL—to establish comparability across academic and workplace contexts. IELTS and TOEFL primarily assess academic English for university admission, while TOEIC focuses on workplace communication. Mapping these tests to CEFR levels enables consistent interpretation of scores: B2 as the threshold for university readiness, C1 for professional competence, and C2 for near native mastery. Such alignment supports fairer placement decisions, enhances mobility, and strengthens global recognition of qualifications.

By linking CEFR with international testing systems, this study highlights its role as a unifying framework that bridges diverse assessment contexts. CEFR transforms isolated test scores into a coherent model of communicative ability, promoting transparency, lifelong learning, and equitable standards in global English education.

Closing Adress and Conclude of Conference