Ethiopian English Language Professionals' Association- EELPA

11/05/2026

Dear colleagues,

You are warmly invited to join our upcoming PAIS Informal Chat: Strengthening Programs Through Collaboration on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 PM EDT.

This session will focus on how collaboration across academic and support programs can enhance services for international students. Together, we will explore how cross-program partnerships can strengthen internationalization efforts, support student success, and make the most of institutional resources.

The session will feature Nadya (Nadezda) Pimenova, Senior Lecturer in Purdue University’s Language and Cultural Exchange (PLaCE) program. Nadya brings extensive experience in curriculum design, second language acquisition, and building inclusive support structures for international students.

During the session, we will:

Share examples of successful collaborations
Discuss common challenges
Exchange ideas for building sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships

This session is designed for English language program administrators, directors, coordinators, and others involved in program leadership, student support, and cross-unit collaboration. All are welcome.

Registration is free: https://my.tesol.org/networks/events/248339

03/04/2026

One of the most vital roles of book review is content flagging.

Teachers or educators must be aware of sensitive topics before introducing a book to a diverse group of students.

Title: "Future Fit" by Andrea Clarke

Presenter: Mr. Abebaw Eshetu
Date: Saturday April 4, 2026
Time: 10 am - 12 pm

Use the link 👇 to join the webinar:

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21/03/2026

How can we create English classrooms where students feel safe enough to be vulnerable, take risks with language, and engage deeply with challenging activities?

Join Ephrata for her webinar, “ _Psychological Safety in the English Classroom: Mental Health-Informed Teaching Practice for Educators”_ where we’ll cover mental health-informed practices to help your students feel secure, seen, and ready to learn.

🗓️ *March 21, 2026 | ⏰ 7:00 PM EAT, 4:00 PM GMT*

🔗 *Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81555241990?pwd=8VdUuPaVyBGIRbr6Pio8jp4Zsh31cF.1*

*Meeting ID* : 815 5524 1990
*Passcode* : 310397

06/03/2026

EELPA is inviting you to its Regular virtual session!

Join us tomorrow, Saturday March 7, 2026, at 10 AM EAT for EELPA's Regular Webinar with Dr. Adanech Zemede

Topic: AI for Writing Instruction: Helping Students to Process Writing

Date & Time: March 7, 2026 | 10:00 AM EAT

🔗 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88414157212?pwd=cOdawHoADDk7kgcHxf0xnqbp06vEhR.1

Meeting ID: 884 1415 7212
Passcode: 717882

05/02/2026

Empowering teachers is the first step to transforming classrooms. 🌍📚

Together with the British Council, Ethiopian English Language Professionals' Association (EELPA) is launching an initiative to empower teachers of refugee and displaced learners.

The journey starts with a face-to-face program in Mekelle, Tigray, on February 8, 2026, hosted by EELPA–Tigray and continues with online sessions and mentorship. Our goal: to support educators in building empathetic, resilient, and inclusive classrooms.

16/01/2026

Today EELPA is inviting you to its Female Webinar Series!

Title: AI and Women’s Professional Development (WPD): Opportunities, Challenges and Measures

When: January 16, 2026 @ 7 EAT

Presenter: Dr. Tseganesh Anbessie

''Language is the blood of the soul into which thoughts run and out of which they grow.''Oliver. Come and witness this tomorrow at EELPA's regular session.

Meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83732636501?pwd=m48rbhtdcq3829ODn733Jsaa8gaQ1N.1

Meeting ID: 837 3263 6501
Passcode: 226913

26/12/2025

''Language is the blood of the soul into which thoughts run and out of which they grow.''Oliver
Come and witness it tommorrow in EELPA's regular session.

Join us this Saturday at 10 AM EAT for EELPA's Regular Webinar with Sisaynesh Abebe

📚 Topic: Unspoken Rules for Ultimate Proficiency in Implicit Grammar Teaching
🗓️ Date & Time: December 27, 2025 | 10:00 AM EAT

🔗 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87515327945?pwd=5N786uTNP6RWixNaGgj1ffuB6kkXpM.1

Meeting ID: 857 1532 7945
Passcode: 562781

12/12/2025

EELPA’s regular session continues this Saturday, December 13, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EAT). We’ll be meeting on Zoom, and everyone is welcome to join. It’s a good space to learn, contribute, and stay connected with our professional community.

Topic: Sustainable Language Learning: Exploring the UN SDGs Through PBL
Presenter: Nebil Mohammed, EELPA-Dire President
Time: Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM (EAT/Addis Ababa)

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88498945010?pwd=HAQdlprjyzM4OR9kwk3r9xSTwD2Z4u.1

Meeting ID: 884 9894 5010
Passcode: 206175

01/12/2025

Invitation to Informal Chat Series (An interactive 1hr Professional Conversation Webinar)

Program Administration Interest Section- PAIS of TESOL is inviting you to its Monthly Informal Chat Series: a very interactive professional conversation session.

Topic: Supporting Staff Wellness and Work-Life Balance (Very crucial concept to be aware of)

Date: Friday, December 5, 2025

Time: 2:00–3:00 PM EST (4:00pm-5:00pm Ethiopian evening time)

Please find more information including the registration link in the link below:

https://my.tesol.org/topics/23272/topic_feed_posts/962698

See you soon :)

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