22nd BETA-IATEFL Annual International Conference st rd 21 -23 June 2013, Varna, Bulgaria

DEAR COLLEAGUE, The Bulgarian English Teachers Association (BETA-IATEFL) and the University of Shumen are pleased to invite you to the 22nd BETA-IATEFL Annual International Conference, which will take place at the Department for Information, Qualification and Lifelong Learning from 21st to 23rd June 2013 in Varna, a beautiful city on the Black Sea coast. The main aim of this year's conference is to promote the spirit of openness and connectedness among ELT professionals and to invite you to explore the landscape of language teaching and learning in both traditional and new areas of interest. We would like to offer you the opportunity to share your experience, expertise and insights into the fascinating world of language teaching and research. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to Teaching

Young Learners and Teenagers; Teaching ESP; Teacher Education and Development; Bilingual Education; Literature, Media & Cultural Studies in ELT; Global Issues; Content and Language Integrated Learning; Blended Learning; Applied linguistics; Research; Testing, Evaluation and Assessment.
As usual, internationally prominent professionals in the field of ELT are invited as keynote speakers and workshop leaders. A book exhibition of major ELT publishers and service providers will accompany the conference. There will be social events and prize draws, open to all delegates. Certificates of participation will be issued to all who attend the event. SPEAKER PROPOSAL DEADLINE 15th March 2013. For speaker proposal forms, fees and accommodation check http://www.beta-iatefl.org. For further queries, contact beta.iateflbg@gmail.com or zhivka_ilieva@yahoo.com We very much look forward to seeing you in Varna. Best regards, The Conference Organizing Team