ELT Week Brazil 2026

• Technology That Empowers

How can digital technologies strengthen English language teaching without losing sight of people?

The sessions explore artificial intelligence, creativity, accessibility, digital resources and new learning possibilities, always seeking to connect technological innovation with pedagogical objectives.

• Real-World ELT

How can we teach English in the face of the complexity of real classrooms?

This theme addresses classroom management, different educational contexts, learner diversity and practical strategies that can be adapted to concrete teaching conditions.

• English for All

How can we overcome barriers and create opportunities for different learners to learn English?

The theme encompasses inclusion, accessibility, diversity, different learning needs and strategies to increase learners' participation and development.

• Motivation by Design

How can we promote engagement, agency and wellbeing?

The sessions explore ways to create more meaningful learning experiences, strengthen learner agency and support teachers in building positive learning environments.

• English for Tomorrow

What will the role of English be in a changing world?

This theme discusses the future of the English language, global communication, education, employability, future skills and the value of English for learners in different contexts.

• Opening Session for School Leaders

An opening session for school leaders, addressing perspectives and challenges related to school internationalisation.

• Magali do Nascimento de Paula | Mini-course: School Internationalisation

A professional development session on school internationalisation and how to prepare students and school communities for an increasingly connected world.

• Jordan Mendes | AI-First Creative Learning: Empowering Students to Learn, Create and Make an Impact

A discussion on how artificial intelligence and creative learning can increase learner agency and create new learning opportunities.

• André Hedlund | English Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: The Good, the Bad and the Controversial

A critical reflection on the impact of artificial intelligence on English language teaching, exploring opportunities, challenges and issues that teachers need to consider.

• Cintia Rodrigues | English for All | Technology and Accessibility: Designing Accessible Courses

A session on accessibility and the use of technology to create more inclusive learning experiences and courses.

• Patricia Ibiapina | Teaching Beyond the Centre: Empowering Teachers Across Different Contexts in Brazil

A reflection on the diversity of educational contexts in Brazil and how to empower teachers working in different regions and realities.

• Katie Halley | The Future of English: A Comparison of Curricula

A comparative analysis of curricula and the different ways English language teaching is preparing for the needs of a changing world.

• Fiona Copland & Sue Garton | English as a School Subject in Basic Education in 10 Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, Including Brazil

A comparative analysis of the role of English in basic education in different countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, including Brazil.

• Mina Patel / Jake Macmillan | The Future of English: The Economic Value of English

A discussion of the economic value of English and its role in creating educational and professional opportunities.

• Juliana Peixoto | Continuing Professional Development Framework (CPD Framework)

A presentation on the British Council's CPD Framework and its contribution to teachers' continuing professional development.

• Gary Motteram & Susan Dawson | What's Changed in English Language Teaching

An analysis of the main changes in English language teaching and the trends that may influence teaching practice in the coming years.

• Joyce Fettermann | Designing Rubrics for Multimodal Meaning-Making in Additional Language Classes

A session on developing rubrics to assess multimodal meaning-making in additional language classes.