Held in Conjunction
 
 

8th–10th June 2007

PUTRA WORLD TRADE CENTRE, KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA

 

Plenary Speakers

  • David Graddol, The English Company (UK) Ltd.
  • Gunther Kress, University of London, U.K.
  • Ibrahim Ahmad Bajunid, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak, Malaysia
  • Joseph Lo Bianco, University of Melbourne, Australia
  • Jun Liu, University of Arizona, U.S.A.
  • Paul Kei Matsuda, University of New Hampshire, U.S.A.
  • Ronald Carter, University of Nottingham, U.K.
 

Featured Speakers
Malaysia, Hong Kong, Iran, Philippines, Russia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, China and Korea

 
Content Areas
  • Alternative Approaches and Methodologies
  • Classroom-Based / Action research
  • Curriculum Design
  • Distance Education
  • Education/ Language Policy
  • Intercultural Awareness in the Classroom
  • Language Acquisition
  • Materials Writing and Design
  • Motivation in Language Education
  • Multimedia and ICT in the Language Classroom
  • Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles
  • Music, Art and Literature in the classroom
  • Special Education
  • Teacher Education and Development
  • Teaching English through English
  • Teaching Young Learners
  • TEFL Theory and Methodology
  • Testing and Evaluation
 

Erasing Language Gap,
Espousing Lifelong Learning

Literacy in a foreign language is a key element of cross cultural communication in today’s world. It is not only regarded as a worthwhile knowledge in and of itself, but also as investment in an increasingly globalized environment. It allows for dialogue in another’s tongue and gives an insight into foreign cultures, promoting understanding and mutual respect. While language and communication are at the heart of the human experience, multilingualism represents a means to build potential to succeed in life and in business.

For the first time in Malaysia, an exhibition focusing on language education is organized to provide a platform for individuals to acquire new languages as one of the most practical skills. 1st MILE will cover an impressive and international range of products and programs related to language education in Malaysia and abroad for prospective students and individuals to acquire and improve their foreign language proficiency.