Extended reality and technology-enhanced language learning and communication

EXTENDED DEADLINE: 7^th April 2025

We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the Conference on Extended reality and technology-enhanced language learning and communication to be held July 16-17, 2025 at the University of Bergamo, Italy. The conference marks the end of the PRIN research project “Enhancing ESP Competence in Educational and Professional Contexts via Augmented Reality” (www.esp-xr.eu) and has been organized in collaboration with CERLIS (Centro di Ricerca sui Linguaggi Specialistici) and CLAVIER (Corpus and LAnguage Variation In English Research).

Dates: July 16-17, 2025

Venue: University of Bergamo, Italy (Piazza Rosate 2, Bergamo)

The organizing committee of the International Conference on Extended Reality and Technology-Enhanced Language Learning invites scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit papers exploring Extended Reality (XR) —including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR)— and other technology-enhanced approaches and their application to language learning and communication. This conference aims to advance theoretical and applied research in XR and technology-enhanced language learning by providing a platform for discussions on innovations, pedagogical frameworks, and emerging trends.

Conference Topics

We welcome submissions related but not limited to the following topics:

• Extended Reality (XR) in Language Education

o Applications of VR, AR, and MR in language teaching and learning

o Immersive language learning environments

• Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (TELL)

o AI-powered language learning tools

o Gamification and interactive language learning

o Mobile-assisted language learning (MALL)

o Digital storytelling

• Pedagogical Approaches and Methodologies

o Task-based and communicative language teaching using XR

o Assessment and evaluation in technology-based language learning

o Teacher training and professional development

• Ethical and Practical Considerations

o Accessibility and inclusivity in XR language learning

o Privacy and security concerns in immersive learning environments

o Future directions and challenges in XR and TELL

All papers will be allocated 20 minutes plus 10 minutes for questions. The language of the

conference is English.

Plenary speakers

- Eric Hawkinson (online), Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Japan

- Sylvia Xueni Pan, Goldsmiths, University of London, UK

- Raija Hämäläinen, University of Jyväskylä, Finland

Scientific committee

Patrizia Anesa

Giuliana Diani

Cinzia Giglioni

Stefania Maci

Simone Marcutti

Federica Pallavicini

Giulia Tossici

Organizing committee

Enrico Ciliberti

Mariasophia Falcone

Valeria Giofré

Ellen Patat

Valerio Pietrangelo

Info: Prof. Patrizia Anesa (patrizia.anesa@unibg.it)

Submission Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished research papers relevant to the themes of the conference. Please follow the APA style (7th ed.).

Abstracts (300-400 words including references) should be sent by 07 April 2025, to

patrizia.anesa@unibg.it and to valeria.giofre@unibg.it

Abstracts should include research questions, a brief outline of methodology and analytical methods,and any theoretical issues addressed, as well as describing the data analysed.

Important dates

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 07 April, 2025

Notification of acceptance: 16 April, 2025

Registration:

• 17 March – 30 April, 2025 Early bird registration
• 1 May – 6 June, 2025 standard registration

Conference dates: 16-17 July, 2025

Early bird registration: 130 euros (132 euros if you need an official receipt; 2 euros correspond to the cost of the registered stamp).

Standard registration: 160 euros (162 euros if you need an official receipt; 2 euros correspond to the cost of the registered stamp).

PhD students: 110 euros (112 euros if you need an official receipt; 2 euros correspond to the cost of the registered stamp).

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

To make payments to the University of Bergamo, please click on the link: https://unibg.pagoatenei.cineca.it/frontoffice/home#/

Select the English version at the top of the page, and start the Voluntary Payment option.

Fill in the fields displayed on the screen (if you don’t have an Italian Fiscal Code, please select Anonymous)

When selecting the Payment Reason, as Reason write “Conferece registration: ESP-XR + your surname". 

Add “+ conference dinner” if you decide to take part.

To pay with credit cards, click on Start online payment.

For the payment receipt (which must be sent by email to patrizia.anesa@unibg.it and valeria.giofre@unibg.it), select Download receipt.

If you require an invoice in addition to the electronic receipt, please note that 2 euros must be added for administration costs.

Should you have any problems with payment, please contact patrizia.anesa@unibg.it and valeria.giofre@unibg.it

To register for the conference, once you have made the payment, please fill out the following form: Registration form