EcoLingua at LFAC 2025: Dissemination & Collaboration in Gaziantep
EcoLingua took the stage at the Fourth International Language-for-All Conference (LFAC 2025), held 16–17 October 2025 in Gaziantep, Türkiye, co-hosted by Çukurova University and Hasan Kalyoncu University. The theme, “Sustainable Learning: Global Impact,” aligns closely with our mission to integrate environmental themes into English language teaching (ELT).
We presented our cross-national study on how ecological and sustainability content appears in primary-level ELT curricula, textbooks, and classroom practices across Spain, Italy, Lithuania, and Türkiye—highlighting strong practices, gaps, and opportunities to deepen meaningful sustainability-focused language learning.
- Dates: 16–17 October 2025
- Venue: Gaziantep, Türkiye
- Hosts: Çukurova University & Hasan Kalyoncu University
- Theme: “Sustainable Learning: Global Impact”
Our Presentation
EcoLingua Needs Analysis: Environmental and Sustainability Themes in Primary ELT in Spain, Italy, Lithuania, and Türkiye
Mehmet Saraç & Serhat Güzel
Mapping where ecological content appears—and how it’s framed—helps us design richer, sustainability-aware ELT experiences from the earliest years.
EcoLingua Team
Collaboration with Prof. Dr. Sarah Mercer
At LFAC 2025, we discussed future collaboration opportunities with Prof. Dr. Sarah Mercer, focusing on teacher development and research links that complement EcoLingua’s upcoming work packages. We’ll share concrete next steps as they are confirmed.
Resources
The abstract for our talk appears in the preliminary book of abstracts. Link: https://lfac.cu.edu.tr/storage/LfAC’25%20Book%20of%20Abstracts.pdf
Many thanks to the LFAC 2025 organizers and everyone who joined our session to exchange ideas on sustainability in ELT.