LESLLA 2026
21st Annual Symposium
Literacy Education and Second Language Learning for Adults.
Bridging languages: literacy, plurilingual repertoires, new languages.
Brno, Czech Republic, August 20-22, 2026
Call for proposals
LESLLA (Literacy Education and Second Language Learning for Adults) engages and supports research initiatives, teaching approaches, and policies that contribute to high-quality and inclusive learning opportunities for adult migrants who face the dual challenge of learning a new language while at the same time learning to read and write for the first time or consolidating their existing literacy skills.
LESLLA's 21st Annual Symposium will be held in Brno (Czech Republic) from 20 to 22 August 2026. The symposium will be hybrid, with both virtual and in-person events, including oral and poster presentations, panels, and workshops on theoretical and practice-based topics. The general theme of the symposium is “Bridging languages: literacy, plurilingual repertoires, new languages”.
Confirmed keynote speakers:
We invite researchers, practitioners, and volunteers committed to LESLLA-related research, practice, and policy to submit their proposals. Suggested topics may include but are not limited to:
Session type descriptions
Paper presentations (30 minutes): 20-minute Zoom synchronous presentations followed by a 10-minute period for questions and discussion.
Panels (up to 120 minutes): One or more convenors will introduce and moderate the session, which will include up to four speakers. Each speaker will give a 15-20-minute presentation or respond to questions prepared by the convenors on the session topic. The panel will conclude with a final debate, prompted by audience questions and closed with the convenors' final remarks.
Workshops (up to 120 minutes): Will adopt a practical and interactive approach, focusing on methodologies, techniques, practices, or case studies. They will include an introduction by one or more convenors, who also guide the session, hands-on activities for registered participants, and a concluding discussion or Q&A.
Paper presentations (30 minutes): A 20-minute presentation followed by a 10minute period for questions and discussion.
Panels (up to 120 minutes): One or more convenors will introduce and moderate the session, which will include up to four speakers. Each speaker will give a 15-20-minute presentation or respond to questions prepared by the convenors on the session topic. The panel will conclude with a final debate, prompted by audience questions and closed with the convenors' final remarks.
Workshops (up to 120 minutes): Will adopt a practical and interactive approach, focusing on methodologies, techniques, practices, or case studies. They will include an introduction by one or more convenors, who also guide the session, hands-on activities for registered participants, and a concluding discussion or Q&A.
Poster session (60 minutes) includes brief presentations and informal discussion with session attendees.
● Submission details
Abstracts must contain a maximum of 500 words, excluding bibliographical references, and be anonymous. They may be written in any language, provided they are accompanied by an English version. To propose your abstract, please use the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2h770F8I6aC_1IhEypsnpaIWDABgo8BMnYyj7y0Ro8fWegw/viewform?pli=1 .
Deadlines.
Panels or workshop proposals must be submitted by 30 January 2026. Notification of acceptance or rejection will be communicated by 15 February 2026.
Individual abstracts must be submitted by 20 February 2026. Notification of acceptance or rejection will be communicated by 10 March 2026.
Evaluation criteria
Each abstract will be evaluated by two anonymous reviewers, who will check whether your proposal:
Please email leslla2026@gmail.com with questions about proposals or the submission and review process. You can also contact Egle Mocciaro at egle.mocciaro@mail.muni.cz.
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