Vol. 4 Issue 50 – Conference: Confluence: The 4th Annual International Conference on Teaching and Learning English as a Second Language, February 22-23, India

The world as we know it is shrinking with each passing day; the need for a unifying global language keeps getting increasingly imposing. It is no coincidence that globalization has dramatically and exponentially increased worldwide demand for English speakers and teachers. Today, almost every career requires a sound knowledge of English for advancement at professional and personal / social levels.

Mirroring this trend, it was only natural for English to branch out in a number of ways to meet the needs of industry. From studying the classics for a scholarly pursuit of the English language to learning English for specific purposes, we have indeed come a long way – just like the family physician has made way for specialists who are able to target issues in a focused manner.

Given its ever-widening scope, it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain a holistic view and keep track of all new developments in the teaching and learning of the English language. It is this need that Confluence aims to address.

Confluence welcomes all teachers and students of ESL to share their experiences, hurdles and triumphs. By bringing together teachers and learners from diverse ESL backgrounds around the globe, we envision a give and take of ideas that would result in new and more effective thought processes and subsequent result-oriented action.

We hope to help build a holistic view at this Confluence of global academia!

Confluence 2013

Following our yearly tradition, Confluence IV will also be held on the last Friday and Saturday of February. That makes it  February 22 and 23, 2013. As always, the thrust area will be Teaching and Learning English as a Second Language.

Each year, the response to Confluence has been growing, the last count being nearly 500 delegates at Confluence III. It has served as an excellent meeting place for students and teachers alike and has allowed participants to gain from each others’ experience and expertise.

We are certain that this year will be no different and that a ‘Confluence’ of the best minds in the field will benefit all!

Keynote Speakers

Confluence 2013 will see globally renowned stalwarts in ESL sharing the dais. We at Confluence are proud to have them as an integral part of our 2013 program and are sure that their expertise will benefit teachers and learners of English alike.

• Dr. Margaret M. Lieb
• Leila A. Mouhanna

Confluence: The 4th Annual International Conference on Teaching and Learning English as a Second Language, February 22-23, India