AULC - Association of University Language Communities
banner
aulc.bsky.social
AULC - Association of University Language Communities
@aulc.bsky.social
Bringing together language teaching and learning professionals in the UK and Ireland.
https://aulc.org/
Keynote at #AULC2026

Dr Neil McLean (LSE) examines the need for AI literacy in a so-called “stupidogenic society”.
January 9, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Parallel Sessions 3 at #AULC2026!

Five sessions running at the same time, with topics including the Year Abroad, collaborations, Languages for Specific Purposes, and AI in language learning.
January 9, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Our final sessions of the day explore, among others, storytelling in the language classroom, designing sustainable language learning pathways, collaborative provision, navigating language(s) through drama, and curriculum renewal in higher education. #AULC2026
January 8, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Dr Adolfo Sánchez Cuadrado (University of Granada) explores the shift to an Action-oriented Approach in language learning, highlighting the crucial role of mediation in teacher training and practice. A thought-provoking session on aligning teaching and assessment with AoA principles.

#AULC2026
January 8, 2026 at 3:40 PM
We move into our parallel afternoon sessions, with five sessions running simultaneously from 13:30 offering a wide range of perspectives on language education in higher education. Plenty to choose from! #AULC2026
January 8, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Day 1 of #AULC2026 begins!

Opening remarks from Dr Alison McDonald, Interim Director of the Department for Continuing Education, and Marion Sadoux, Director of the Language Centre at @ox.ac.uk. Many thanks to the University of Oxford for organising and hosting this year’s conference.
January 8, 2026 at 10:17 AM