Please note the changes in the conference dates due to the large number of applications received.
The time in the schedule is Moscow Time (MSK).
About the conference
The XXXI National Association of Teachers of English conference «Teaching languages in a multicultural and multilingual world» will be held in a hybrid format on May 18-20, 2026.
Conference address: 1, Akademika Pavlova Street, Samara (Samara National Research University)
Working languages of the conference: Russian, English, Spanish, Chinese, German, French.
The XXXI annual NATE-RUSSIA international conference is devoted to new educational developments and current trends in foreign language teaching and learning in dynamically changing environments. Professionals and scholars from around the world are invited to share ideas and best practices, explore the research, new developments and current trends in teaching foreign languages.
Background:
Founded in 1995, the Samara Association of Teachers of English (SATE) is one of the oldest professional organizations in Russia. Our mission is to promote excellence in English Language teaching, learning, research and assessment through professional development and facilitating the exchange of information, ideas and peer-to-peer knowledge. Our activities include annual conferences, in-service and pre-service teacher training seminars, EFL Olympiads, Academic Writing workshops, etc. We proudly hosted two NATE –Russia International conferences (1998 and 2018).
Main groups of interests:
- Teacher training and teacher development
- Technology in Teaching and Learning
- Language Testing and Assessment
- Developing critical thinking skills
- Action Research in the Classroom
- Challenges of teaching interpreters and translators in the digital age
- Teaching Foreign Languages to Young Learners
- Inclusive Education Across Countries and Cultural Contexts
- Teaching Сross-Cultural Communication Skills
- Distance and Blended Learning
- Studies in Philology: Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies
- CLIL: Empowering Students for the Future
- Teaching English for Academic and Research Purposes
- Psychology in SLA
Conference program:
May 17, Sunday
(pre-conference)
09:00-18:00 (UTC+04:00) — «The Zhiguli Mountains tour»
- 09:00 — departure from river station
- 09:00-11:50 — river trip to Shiryaevo
- 11:50-15:20 — walking tour (Repin’s museum, Samara Nature Reserve, Stone Tunnels, lunch)
- 15:30-18:00 — river trip to Samara
- 18:00 — arrival to Samara river station
May 18, Monday
09:00-17:00 (UTC+04:00)
- Welcome coffee
- Conference opening
PLENARY PRESENTATIONS
Sannikova S.V. (Nizhny Novgorod, Russia)
«The Professional Community as a Driver of Innovation in Teaching Languages in a Multicultural and Multilingual World»
Motikala Subba Dewan (Nepal)
«English Language Teaching (ELT) in a Multilingual Environment: Re-envisioning Pedagogy in the Context of Nepal»
Ochirov O.R. (Moscow, Russia)
«China’s Business Culture»
WORKSHOPS
SIG 1 (302-22) — «Oriental Languages and Cultures»
SIG 2 (305-22а) — «Teaching and Learning Languages in the Digital World»
SIG 3 (407-22) — «Young researchers»
SIG 4 (412-22) — «Language and Cross-cultural Communication»
SIG 5 (404-22а) — «Teaching at Pre-primary, primary and secondary levels»
SIG 6 (407-22а) — «Young scholars»
SIG 7 (413-22б) — «ESP and EAP, EPP, EFL»
SIG 8 (501-22) — «Studies in Literature, Linguistics and Translation»
SIG 9 (509-22) — «EFL Education and Teacher Training»
SIG 10 (519-22б) — «Teaching and Learning Spanish»
May 19 мая, Tuesday
10:00–17.20 (UTC+04:00)
PLENARY PRESENTATIONS
Yingxi Wen (China)
«AI-Driven Pathways for Enhancing Language Teachers’ Research Competence in Professional Development»
Titova S.V. (Moscow, Russia)
«Neurolinguodidactics: Bridging Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence in Foreign Language Education»
Kuzmina L.G. (Voronezh, Russia)
«Worldview Competence of Foreign Language Learners»
Sternina M.A. (Voronezh, Russia)
«National Communicative Behavior: Theory and Practice of Description»
Karasik V.I. (Moscow, Russia)
«The Theory of Cultural Types as a Branch of Linguoculturology»
Leontovich O.A. (Volgograd, Russia)
«Perfect Speech: Blessing or Curse?»
LUNCH BREAK
ROUND TABLE «Teaching Foreign Languages in a Polycultural and Multilingual World: Practice and Prospects»
WORKSHOPS
Workshop 1 — Л11-22в
- Ivanova T.N. — «Developing Critical Thinking Skills Using Visual Aids, Audio and Video»
- Terenteva T.A. — «How to Engage Uninterested Students: Practical Strategies for Activating Deep Information Processing»
- Markova E.S. — «Fostering Productive Skills in EFL class»
Workshop 2 — Л13-22в
- Yastrebova E.B. — «Creating teaching materials: methodology and technology»
- Popova A.V. — «AI as a Co-Author. Creative Tasks with AI»
- Usachev E.V. — «Prompting for Foreign Language Teachers: How to Effectively Work with AI»
Workshop 3 — МГМЦ-22в
- Vershinnikova J.V. — «Eyes Are Watching, the Brain Is Silent: How to Turn a Video into a Live Simulator in 5 Minutes»
- Guberniev A.V. — «Role-Playing Games in English Class: Not Just Games, but a Powerful Tool for Boosting Thinking and Confidence»
- Stepichev P.A. — «Gamification of the Listening Process: The Student’s Journey from Answering Questions to Co-creation»
workshop 4 — Л7-22в
- Levina D.G. —
«Using graphic organisers to enhance academic and professional reading skills (EAP and ESP application)» - Kudelko T.A. —
«Stop Guessing, Start Checking: A Hands-On Corpus Workshop for ESP Teachers» - Dyshenko J.V. —
«Little hands, big results: mini-projects for young learners»
Meeting of NATE Russia Members
May 20 мая, Wednesday
10:00–15.00 (UTC+04:00)
PLENARY PRESENTATIONS
Yuhan Sun (China)
«Extending Self-Determination Theory in Eastern Contexts: An Autonomy–Resilience–Cultural Context Framework»
Mironova O.A. (Nizhny Novgorod, Russia)
«Transforming Educational Processes: The Challenges of the Times»
Konobeev A.V. (Moscow, Russia)
«Changes in the Federal State Educational Standards (FSES) and Federal Work Programs for Foreign Languages: Causes, Implementation, Prospects»
Solnyshkina M.I. (Kazan, Russia)
«Это нам не задавали or It is not in my vocabulary»
Verbitskaya M.V. (ФИПИ, Москва)
«Unified State Exam: Myths and Reality» TBC
Stepichev P.A. (Москва) ТВС
«Student Knowledge Assessment as a Creative Task for the Modern Teacher»
LUNCH BREAK
ROUND TABLE «Issues of Monitoring and Assessing Foreign Language Communicative Competence in the Context of Transforming the Foreign Language Education System»
WORKSHOPS
Workshop 1 — Л11-22в
- Rakhmanova E.V., Bykova A.A. — «Personality in the Dialogue of Cultures: Methods of ‘Period Immersion’»
- TBC — Turning Teenagers into learners: Strategies for Motivation
Workshop 2 — Л13-22в
- Titova S.V. — «Prompt Engineering in Language Education: Methodological Principles and Ethical Strategies»
- Kolyadin E.A. — «Developing Reading Skills for Exams (topic TBC)»
Мастерская 3 — МГМЦ-22в
- Khadeev D.Y. —
«A Little More Than Linguistics: How to Integrate Linguistic Techniques into Your Lessons and Olympiad Preparation» - Tikhomirova E.V. — «Training Public Speaking Skills in VR Headsets: The Pedagogical Value of Innovative Technologies»
Workshop 4 — Л7-22в
- Putro I.O. — «Teach My Child to Read in English»
- Petrova E.A. — «A Strategy for Employing Infographics and Visual Metaphors in the Semantization and Retention of Abstract Vocabulary»
Stepichev P.A.
Creative Workshop «New Scenarios for Employing the Instruments of the Pedagogy of Surprise in the Classroom»
(ticketed)
- The Modern Student: How to Motivate, Hold Attention, and Help Them Learn
- Grammar and Vocabulary Games of the Pedagogy of Surprise: Testing Different Scenarios
EXPERTS
Dr., Professor, Samara University
Svetlana V. Titova
Dr., Professor, Lomonosov MSU
Vladimir I. Karasik
Dr., Professor, Pushkin Institute (Moskow)
Dr., Professor, Federal Institute of Pedagogical Measurements
Olga A. Leontovich
Dr., Professor, Volgograd State Socio-Pedagogical University
Dr., Professor, Voronezh State University, President VATE, Honor Vice-President NATE
Dr., Professor, Kazan Federal University
PhD, Assoc.Prof., Chelyabinsk State University & Linguistics University of Nizhny Novgorod
Elena B. Yastrebova
PhD, Professor, MGIMO University (Moscow)
PhD, Assoc.Prof. of English, Ratna Rajyalaxmi Campus, Tribhuvan University (Nepal), Immediate Past President of NELTA
PhD, vise-president MELTA
Larisa G. Kuzmina
PhD, Assoc.Prof., Voronezh State University
Dr., Professor, Education Development Center
PhD, SPELTA president, Head of the Comenology Section of the SPb Union of Scientists
Elena S. Markova
PhD, Ass.Prof., Высшая Школа Экономики
Olga A. Mironova
PhD, Ass.Prof., Linguistics University of Nizhny Novgorod
Tatiana A. Uryvskaya
PhD, Assoc.Prof., MGIMO University (Moscow)
Osor R. Ochirov
PhD, Assoc.Prof., MGIMO University (Moscow)
Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
Alexey V. Konobeev
PhD, Assoc.Prof., researcher of Lednev Institute of Content and Teaching Methods
Samara University
Lecturer, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mongolian National University of Education
Samara University
Professor, Guangxi Medical University
National Programme Coordinator Nepal English Language Teachers’ Association (NELTA)
Rabindra Baral
Nepal English Language Teachers’ Association (NELTA)
PhD, Assoc.Prof., Samara University
PhD, Assoc.Prof., Samara University
PhD, Assoc.Prof., Moscow
Participation in the conference
| Listener: | -> Registration |
| Speaker: | — Master-class (40 min) |
| — SIG (presentation 10 min) | |
| Publication in journal | Article requirements -> Submit an article |
Deadlines for:
- for listeners – till April 18 2026
- accepting papers — till May 20 2026
- NATE Member: in-person – 2000 ₽, online – 1100 ₽
- Nonmember: in-person – 3900 ₽, online– 2500 ₽
- Graduate/Master’s Students – 500 ₽;
- Undergrads and pupils – free;
- Paper/abstract publication – 300 ₽/page. (see the conference site for details)
Contacts
- office 303, corp 22A, building 1, Academic Pavlov st., Samara, Russia
- Phone: +7-846-334-54-54
- E-mail: sate-conference@yandex.ru
- Telegram: https://t.me/+GH8NwGs7Hvw4ZTE6
