We are delighted to announce about finalising of ICLTE 2025, our V International Conference on Language Studies, Translation and Education which was held in a blended mode with the centre in Bursa, Turkiye.
The Conference was sponsored by STARTINFORUM International Business and Project Management (Turkiye) and supported by Akademik College (Bursa, Turkiye), University of Management and Technology (Lahore, Pakistan).
ICLTE 2025 continued the traditions of LASTE Conference which was initiated in 2018 as an international forum for sharing ideas and experiences in language studies, translation and education.The Conference embraced speakers from ten countries including USA, Ukraine, Nigeria and Netherlands
Since that time, we have already successfully held five international events with the centres in Istanbul, Antaliya, Bursa in a traditional and online mode supported by different universities and educational establishments in Turkiye, India, Pakistan, Ukraine and other countries.
The main aims of the Conference were announced as:
- Overview the global processes together with the effects of the innovative digitalization with their influence on language studies, changes in educational paradigms and approaches,
- Shed the lights on innovations in practices and techniques of teaching foreign languages,
- Discuss the destiny of translation and its transformation as a science and a profession,
- Share practices and approaches of implementing new tools and platforms for the purposes of languages studies, teaching languages and other subjects within social studies, translation and language processing.
ICLTE 2025 was attended by researchers and practitioners who presented their case studies on current practices and developments in the fields of EFL, Translation, AI in Education, Literature, ICT in Language Education and other topics.
The Conference Organising Committee together with the Conference Participants continue working on three publication plans: Book of Abstracts with ISBN number, Book of the Conference Proceedings with ISBN to be submitted for indexing in Web of Science and Monographs to be submitted for publishing in Springer Publishing House.
The Conference Organising Committee and IATELS Board expresses their deep gratitude to all the participants and contributors to organising this conference.
Our special thanks to Prof. Dr. Piet Kommers (Netherlands), Dr. Nadia Anwar (UMT, Pakistan), Prof. Dr. İlknur İstifçi (Anadolu University, Turkiye), Khalid Mahmood, Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (UMT, Pakistan), Prof. Dr. Hamit Coskun (Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Turkiye), Christopher Sanders (MEF University, USA / Turkiye), Dr. Victoria Shabunina (Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine), Utku Perincek (Academic College, Bursa, Turkiye).
The Conference, headed by Prof. Dr. Iryna Sekret (IATELS Committee Chair, STARTINFORUM, Turkiye), has successfully come to the end with its meetings, and continues its work on the conference publication plans.
With sincerely high appreciation for all contributions, we are looking forward to our next ICLTE, which is going to be held in 2026 as VI International Conference on Language Studies, Translation and Education.
Our Participants About ICLTE 2025
Khalid Mahmood, Tamgha-i-Imtiaz
PhD English (Linguistics) Scholar, Department of Linguistics and Communications, School of Liberal Arts,, University of Management and Technology, Faculty English Language and Healthcare Communication, Allied Health School, Tertiary Teaching Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, Academic Committee Member, IATELS, Pakistan
20-21 February 2025:
I feel honored to share that I have Chaired a Session of the International Conference on Language Studies, Translation, and Education-2025 held at Bursa, Turkey. Dr. Aarti Sharma, Nigeria University, Dr. Davoodi, Texas University, USA, and Ms. Shama, University of Management and Technology (UMT), Pakistan were the scheduled presenters of the session. I also presented research paper in the session. All the foreign and local scholars appreciated the proceedings of the session.
This is a great honor for Pakistan, UMT, and my department.
I am grateful to the Organizing Committee for appointing me the Session Chair. Dr. Nadia Anwar, Dean SLA, UMT gave a welcome speech and Dr. Asghar Zaidi, Provost, UMT was the keynote speaker.
A good number of UMT faculty members presented their insightful research papers.
Prof. Dr. Hamit Coskun
Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkiye
V INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LANGUAGE STUDIES, TRANSLATION AND EDUCATION
20 – 22 February, Bursa, Turkey
The V International Conference on Language Studies, Translation and Education, which I recently attended, was highly successful in content and organization. The conference’s theme addressed one of the most current topics and brought together experts in the field. The presentations were rich in both academic and practical knowledge.
In particular, the panel sessions enhanced interaction among participants, allowing them to hear diverse perspectives. The in-depth knowledge shared by the speakers contributed to the development of new ideas and different viewpoints. Additionally, the interactive atmosphere created by participants’ questions made the conference even more productive.
From an organizational perspective, the choice of venue, time management, and technical infrastructure were all outstanding. The smooth flow of the program, the well-planned breaks between presentations, and the social events ensured that the conference was both enjoyable and highly efficient.
As Prof. Dr. Iryna Sekret, Chair of the Organizing Committee, emphasized, the unique contributions of each participant added significant value to the conference’s success. Attendees enriched each other with different perspectives from their areas of expertise, and as a result, every single participant gained valuable insights and new directions for future research.
Moreover, the conference chair provided individual feedback to each participant, contributing to their academic development. At the end of each session, concluding meetings were held, where discussions were reviewed and future projects were planned. These meetings made the conference outcomes more concrete and established a strong foundation for future academic collaborations.
This conference allowed me to enhance my academic knowledge and establish new connections. I would consider attending similar events in the future.
Many thanks to the organizing team and all the speakers for their valuable contributions!
I truly enjoyed every moment; its taste is still in my mouth!
Prof. Dr. Hamit Coşkun, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology, Dean Emeritus
Abant İzzet Baysal University
Some Glimpses of ICLTE 2025 can be checked here.
We are looking forward to ICLTE 2026, VI International Conference on Language Studies, Translation and Education to be held on 05-07 February, 2026!