The UNTELE conferences have a tradition of bringing together all interested researchers and teachers in language education and computer technology. UNTELE 2005 will specifically focus on second language acquisition in relation to computer-assisted language teaching and learning.

The principal theme of the up-coming UNTELE 2007 conference, 29-31 March 2007:

The seventh Compiègne conference on the Use of New Technologies in Foreign Language Teaching has as its main theme:

Does global networking contribute to trans-cultural communication?
Does trans-cultural communication contribute to foreign / second language acquisition?

Papers reporting on:
1- ICT-based trans-cultural communication,
2- second language acquisition through trans-cultural communication, are particularly encouraged.

Plenary speakers:

Juliana DE NOOY, University of Queensland, Australia, "Negotiating cultural difference in Internet discussion"

Rachel GIORA, Tel Aviv University, Israel, "Negation in context: What do you mean when you say 'no'?"

Claire KRAMSCH, Berkeley, USA, "Symbolic competence, the neglecte dimension of cross-cultural communication"