The Future of English Language Teaching (FoELT) 2025

Inspire. Learn. Lead.

A free global online event for English language professionals

Save the date: 4 October 2025

Live online | Global access | Free to attend


What is FoELT?

The Future of English Language Teaching (FoELT) is Trinity College London’s free annual CPD event bringing together ELT professionals from around the world. It’s a space to explore cutting-edge ideas, share teaching innovations, and connect with like-minded professionals shaping the future of language education.


This year, we welcome Chia Suan Chong, an expert in English for Specific Purposes, who will share practical insights on integrating ESP in diverse learning contexts in her plenary session. Also joining us is Masatoshi Sato, a renowned teacher educator and researcher, whose plenary offers a fresh perspective on teacher development and innovation.

Celebrating its 10th year, FoELT is your chance to learn from leading educators, researchers and trainers in a truly global setting.


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Join thousands of educators from across the world for a day of professional insight and exchange. Once registered, you’ll receive confirmation and access to the full programme and live event platform.

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FoELT offers a dynamic, interactive programme across four key strands:


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Teacher Education

Best practices for developing confident, reflective teachers across diverse contexts.

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Young Learners

Engaging, age-appropriate strategies to support children and teenagers in their English learning journey.​

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Technology and Innovation

Exploring both technological tools and innovative pedagogical approaches that are transforming how English is taught and learned.​

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English for Specific Purposes

Helping learners succeed in academic, workplace and professional communication contexts.

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Why attend?

  • Access a free, globally recognised CPD event
  • Learn from leading ELT experts in keynotes, panels and breakout sessions
  • Choose the strand most relevant to your professional goals
  • Engage with interactive Q&As and practical workshops
  • Receive a certificate of attendance for your CPD portfolio

Whether you're a teacher, trainer, academic manager, or researcher, FoELT offers space to pause, reflect and grow professionally.

Who is FoELT for?

FoELT welcomes all English language professionals, including:

  • School and language centre teachers
  • CertTESOL and DipTESOL trainees and tutors
  • Academic managers and directors of studies
  • ELT researchers and thought leaders
  • Curriculum and exam designers
  • Policy makers and education leaders

Powered by Trinity College London

FoELT is hosted by Trinity College London, an international exam board and provider of English language qualifications and teacher training programmes.

Learn more about Trinity's language and TESOL products:

  • CertTESOL — Become an English Language Teacher
  • DipTESOL — Take the next step in your ELT career
  • ISE Digital — Modern English exams for real-world learners
View all TESOL qualifications Explore Trinity’s English language exams

Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone involved in English language education — from early career teachers to experienced academics.

Yes. FoELT is free to attend and includes full access to all sessions and recordings.

Yes, all participants will receive a certificate of attendance after the event.

Yes. The programme is flexible, so you can attend whichever sessions interest you most.

Yes. Recordings will be made available to all registered participants after the event.

You’ll receive an email with full joining instructions shortly before the event.

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