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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · 22d

The website for the 14th International Conference on Third Language Acquisition and Multilingualism is up and running, check it out:

iaml3conference2026.web.amu.edu.pl

We look forward to meeting everyone in Poznan, Poland, in early September 2026.

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · Jul 2

Are you looking for a great conference in 2026?

Good news, the 14th International Conference on Third Language Acquisition and Multilingualism is taking place next year at the University of Poznań in Poland.

More information and the offical CfP:
iam.wildapricot.org/page-18125

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · May 27

THANK YOU to Anna, George and their amazing team for fantastically and flawlessly organizing TYRSM 2025 and for taking care of all of us so kindly.

We hope you all enjoyed TYRSM 2025 and we hope we see all of you again in Poznan next year, for the IAM L3 conference.

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · May 27

It's a wrap! TYRSM 2025 is history.

Thank you everyone for making this such an engaging and inspiring event - thank you for coming and for sharing your fascinating projects. Good luck with further working on them.

Save travels home and see you again soon!

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · May 27

The three best poster presenters got an award sponsered by Multilingual Matters and LINCOM EUROPA.

Congratulations!!

TYRSM 2025 in Trondheim

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · May 27

The second poster session was equally successful! Great projects and great discussions!

TYRSM 2025 in Trondheim

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · May 27

The first poster session is in progress.... Plently of discussions are happening...

TYRSM 2025 in Trondheim

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · May 27

The second expert talk was on giving oral presentations.

TYRSM 2025 in Trondheim

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · May 27

2nd day of TYRSM 2025 in Trondheim:

Expert talk on "Writing abstracts"

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · May 26

What a successful first day of TYRSM 2025! We learned about great projects delivered by young, motivated researchers!

Tomorrow, there will be even more insights into their work during the poster presentations.

See you tomorrow at TYRSM 2025 in Trondheim!

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · May 26

Another expert talk on "Poster design" at TYRSM 2025 in Trondheim.

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · May 26

Apart from excellent talks from talented young researchers, there are input talks from experts at TYRSM 2025.

Learn about "Work-Life Balance"!

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · May 26

1st coffee break after Session I 🍎🍌🍪☕

TYRSM 2025 is in full swing 🤩

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Therese Tishakov @theresetishakov.bsky.social · May 26

I look forward to the next two days of learning, discussing and meeting people! @iaml3.bsky.social

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · May 26

The opening session of TYRSM 2025 - Welcome everyone!

We hope the next two days will be full of engaging presentations, posters, and conversations.

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · May 25

Beautiful Trondheim is ready for TYRSM 2025 (Trondheim Young Researchers Symposium on Multilingualism).

iam.wildapricot.org/TYRSM-2025

See you all tomorrow at 10 AM!

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · Jan 29

Are you an early career researchers (MA, PhD, Postdoc)? Did you know that Multilingual Matters is proud to sponsor the award for best paper at TYRSM 2025 in Trondheim?

Do submit your abstract!

Submission deadline 31 January 2025

More information here:
iam.wildapricot.org/TYRSM-2025

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · Jan 27

UPCOMING DEADLINE - CfP ➡️ Trondheim Young Researchers Symposium on Multilingualism (TYRSM) (May 26-27, 2025, in Trondheim, Norway)

See the full CfP: iam.wildapricot.org/TYRSM-2025

✅Deadline for abstract submission: January 31, 2025.

Feel free to share and spread the word.

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · Jan 8

CfP

The Trondheim Young Researchers Symposium on Multilingualism (TYRSM) will take place on May 26-27, 2025, in Trondheim, Norway.

See the full CfP: iam.wildapricot.org/TYRSM-2025

Deadline for abstract submission: January 31, 2025.

Feel free to share and spread the word.

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · Nov 14

Reminder: CfP for a volume entitled "Using Multilingual Approach to Diversity in Education (MADE) in educational research and practice", edited by Eliane Lorenz, Anna Krulatz & MaryAnn Christison:

iam.wildapricot.org/resources/MA...

Deadline: 31 Jan 2025

Feel free to share and contribute!

The primary purpose of this volume is to offer a collection of empirically- and practice-based papers that draw on MADE in educational settings that serve ML populations. The editors are seeking papers on relevant topics, which may include but are not limited to the following:

- Innovative practices: MADE as a tool for lesson planning
- Innovative practices: MADE as a tool for curriculum development in teacher education
- Innovative practices: MADE as a tool for assessment
- Teacher and learner views about MADE
- Theoretical comparisons of MADE and other approaches
- Empirical comparisons of MADE and other approaches (e.g., intervention studies)
- MADE as self-assessment tool for teachers/educators
- MADE as a classroom observation tool
- MADE as a data collection tool (e.g., teacher/lesson assessment)
- MADE as a tool for textbook analyses

Suggested timeline:
January 31, 2025 - Expression of interest and extended abstracts of approximately 350 - 500 words to be submitted via email (see submission guidelines below)
May 31, 2025 - Notice of acceptance and submission of book proposal to the publisher (Routledge, Palgrave Macmillan, or Multilingual Matters)
January 31, 2026 - Submission of full chapters (exact date will be provided once the schedule is agreed upon with the publisher)
May/August 2026 - Peer review
September/October 2026 - Revised chapters due
November 2026 - Final manuscript delivery to the publisher

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · Sep 4

Congratulations to Anna Olszewska (Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań) who won the Best PhD abstract award at #IAML3Groningen2024 with her paper “Proficiency level in L3 as a determining factor for regressive transfer”

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · Sep 4

"Meet" the new IAM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2024-2026:

iam.wildapricot.org/page-18071

President: G. Poarch
Vice-President: R. Kopeckova
Past President: S. Pfenninger
Treasurer: R. Nightingale
Secretary: P. Lorette
Members at large: M. Wrembel, A. Krulatz, Eliane Lorenz

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International Association of Multilingualism - Executive Committee

iam.wildapricot.org

International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · Aug 31

The IAM L3 conference 2024 is history.

But great news: The next IAM L3 conference takes place in Poznan, Poland.

We look forward to seeing everyone again in two years from now!

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#IAML3Poznan2026

International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · Aug 31

2 1/2 days of IAM L3 in Groningen + the PhD workshop prior to the conference are over. Thanks to everyone for coming to the Netherlands and presenting and discussion the latest research on multilingualism.

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International Association of Multilingualism (IAM) @iaml3.bsky.social · Aug 31

The IAM L3 Conference 2024 in Groningen is over. Thanks to the organizers for all their work, energy and for hosting this amazing conference!!!

Save travels home, everyone, and see you again in two years, this time in Poznan in Poland.

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#IAML3Groningen2024