Brazil's national online event for English language teachers

Connecting teachers, practices and opportunities for the future of English language teaching in Brazil.

September 28th to October 2nd 2026 | Online and free

About the event

From 28 September to 2 October, the British Council will host the 2026 edition of ELT Week Brazil, a free nationwide professional development initiative for English language teachers across Brazil.

ELT Week brings together Brazilian and international experts to share knowledge, experiences and practical strategies that respond to the challenges and opportunities of English language teaching in basic education.

In 2026, the programme was developed around five key themes that connect the needs of Brazilian teachers with the main contemporary discussions in English Language Teaching (ELT):

  • Technology That Empowers: Digital Innovation for Human-Centred ELT
  • Real-World ELT: Teaching Through Constraints and Complexity
  • English for All: Overcoming Barriers and Creating Learning Opportunities
  • Motivation by Design: Engagement, Agency and Wellbeing
  • English for Tomorrow: Global Communication, Opportunity and Future Skills

The programme combines international trends, evidence on professional development and practical classroom solutions, with particular attention to the conditions and challenges faced by teachers in basic education and public schools.

Join the sessions

  • 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.

Hour Session title Speaker
9:00-10:10 BRT Opening Session for School Leaders Alessandra Moura and guests from Centro Paula Souza
10:15-11:00 BRT Growing Opportunities: Unlocking Potential in Centro Paula Souza Elizabete Calderon, Marilia Emanuella Myrrha and GO UP participants
17:00-20:00 BRT Mini-course: School Internationalisation Magali do Nascimento de Paula and guest teacher Rodrigo Fernandes

Hour Session title Speaker
9:00-9:45 BRT Future of English: Curriculum Comparison Katie Halley
9:45-10:30 BRT Classroom Management: Why do Students Misbehave and What Can Teachers Do? Andre Hedlund
17:00-17:45 BRT CPD Framework Juliana Peixoto
17:45-18:30 BRT Teaching in Fragmented Realities: Strategies for Engagement in Vulnerable Contexts Maria Eugenia Marzioni

Hour Session title Speaker
9:00-9:45 BRT English Lessons that Transform: Advancing Gender Equality Through ELT Estefania Ferrero
9:45-10:30 BRT Technology and Accessibility: Designing Accessible Courses Cintia Rodrigues
17:00-17:45 BRT Future of English: Economic Value of English Jake Macmillan
17:45-18:30 BRT Teaching Beyond the Centre: Empowering Teachers Across Brazil's Diverse Contexts Patricia Ibiapina

Hour Session title Speaker
9:00-9:45 BRT English Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: The Good, the Bad and the Controversial Andre Hedlund
9:45-10:30 BRT What's Changed in English Language Teaching Gary Motteram and Susan Dawson
17:00-17:45 BRT AI-First Creative Learning: Empowering Students to Learn, Create and Make an Impact Jordan Mendes
17:45-18:45 BRT Designing Rubrics for Multimodal Meaning-Making in Additional Language Classes Joyce Fettermann

Hour Session title Speaker
9:00-9:45 BRT English as a School Subject in Basic Education in 10 Countries from Latin America and the Caribbean (including Brazil) Fiona Copland and Sue Garton (TBC)
9:45-10:30 BRT Integrating Skills Through Digital TV News Marina Gentile
17:00-17:45 BRT Motivation by Design: Engagement, Agency and Wellbeing Sthefanie Duarte
17:45-18:45 BRT 5 Ways to Make it Work: Creative Teaching When Resources Are Limited Pilar Capaul
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