In response to the evolving demands of English language education across China, the British Council has organised the China TeachingEnglish Online Conference 2025: Adapting to Change, an innovative, multi-format professional development event aimed at English language teachers, educators, and policy-makers across China.

Running from 14 October of 6 November 2025, the online conference will provide free, high-impact training and thought leadership to support English language professionals working in complex and rapidly evolving educational environments. From the rise of AI in classrooms to policy shifts across China, English language teaching faces increasing pressure to adapt. This conference is designed not just to respond—but to lead. It also reflects the British Council’s commitment to supporting regional development goals through English language education as a tool for opportunity, connection, and innovation.

This conference brought together renowned education experts, frontline teachers, and policy researchers from both China and the UK. Through discussions on 5 core topics, 13 expert panels, and 4 lesson demonstration sessions, participants collectively explored how English education professionals can build resilience in practice while innovating to meet the evolving needs of learners in China's educational landscape.

Theme of the Conference

Adapting to change: Resilience and Innovation in English Teaching

Five Sub-themes 

  • Skills based learning for future readiness
  • Professional development and teacher leadership/resilience
  • Assessment innovation and curriculum alignment
  • Cultural confidence and global competence in ELT
  • Technology integration and digital learning

 

The conference was live-streamed simultaneously via the WeChat Channels account @BritishCouncil英语教学 and the Bilibili account @TeachingEnglish. You're welcome to follow these accounts and watch the replay of the live stream.

Date and Time Title Speaker
10月14日
17:00-18:00
人工智能时代语言教育工作者的角色 The Role of Language Educators in the Era of AI Andy Curtis
10月14日
19:00-20:00

英语教学与可持续发展:我应该做什么?ELT and Sustainability: What Should I Be Doing? 

延展阅读资料

Christopher Graham
10月15日
19:00-20:00

使用生成式人工智能促进语言教师专业发展:东南亚地区的发展实例 Using Generative AI for Language Teacher Professional Development: Evolving Practices in the Southeast Asian Region

延展阅读资料

Joel C. Meniado
10月15日
20:30-21:30

课例展示(第一场)Teaching Showcase – Session 1

拓展阅读资料

  • AI工具融合高中英语写作:申请信教学实践展示 Integrating AI Tools in High School English Writing: An Application Letter Teaching Showcase(徐一丹)
  • AI驱动阅读课堂:高中英语文化工匠精神探索展示 AI-Powered Reading Class: Exploring Cultural Craftsmanship in High School English(陈玉伟)
  • AI赋能读写结合:高中续写教学实践展示 AI-Empowered Reading for Writing: High School Continuation Writing Teaching Showcase(彭英)
10月16日
19:00-20:00

如何通过讲故事培养幼儿的全球技能 How to Develop Global Skills Through Storytelling with Young Children

延展阅读资料

Carol Read
10月16日
20:30-21:30

课例展示(第二场)Teaching Showcase – Session 2

拓展阅读资料

  • 大班项目式学习:七年级英语教学实践展示 Project-Based Learning in Large Classes: A Grade 7 English Teaching Showcase(王心印)
  • 五感诗歌探索:AI赋能跨学科英语教学实践展示 Five-Senses Poetry Exploration: An AI-Enhanced Interdisciplinary English Teaching Showcase(刘朱伟)
  • 支持阅读困难学生:AI工具在科学文本理解中的应用展示 Supporting Struggling Readers: AI Tools in Scientific Text Comprehension(袁讯)

Date and Time Title Speaker
10月27日 20:00-21:00

阅读教学中主动学习的教学与研究 Teaching and Researching Active Learning in Reading

拓展阅读资料

葛炳芳
10月29日 19:00-20:00

如何做人:在AI主导的世界中做自己 How to Be Human: Being Ourselves in an AI-Mediated World

Jeremy Harmer
10月29日 20:30-21:30

课例展示(第三场)Teaching Showcase - Session 3

拓展阅读资料

  • 价值导向英语学习:平板支持安全教育教学展示 Values-Based English Learning: Tablet-Supported Safety Education Showcase(袁烨)
  • 真实生活语法学习:数字化工具自我提升教育展示 Real-Life Grammar Learning: Digital Tools for Self-Improvement Education(李秀芳)
  • 数字化菜单制作项目:Canva增强大班英语教学实践展示 Digital Menu Creation Project: Canva-Enhanced Large Class English Teaching Showcase(尚皓)
10月30日 19:00-20:00 多读多听:被忽视的流利之路 Read More, Listen More: The Neglected Path to Fluency Willy A Renandya
10月30日 20:30-21:30

课例展示(第四场) Teaching Showcase - Session 4

拓展阅读资料

  • 故事化多词动词教学:关系主题词汇教学实践展示 Story-Based Multi-Word Verb Instruction: Relationship Vocabulary Teaching Showcase(庞浩)
  • 输出导向单元复习:环保倡议书写作教学实践展示 Output-Driven Unit Review: Environmental Appeal Letter Writing Teaching Showcase(唐姜鸿)
  • 智慧课堂跨文化阅读:数字化工具构建文化自信教学展示 Smart Classroom Cross-Cultural Reading: Digital Tools for Cultural Confidence Building(谢珊)