As educators, we are constantly seeking ways to make language learning more meaningful, engaging, and directly applicable to the real world. Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) offers a powerful framework to achieve this, moving beyond mechanical drills to put authentic communication at the center of the classroom.To help educators navigate the transition from theory to practice, VietTBLT—an initiative dedicated to advancing task-based language teaching—has announced its Public Workshop Series 2026: Developing Task-Based Curricula.Whether you are looking to design an entire curriculum, wondering if TBLT is suitable for true beginners, or seeking practical insights from real-world classrooms, this free, three-part webinar series features leading international experts in the field.Here is a look at the upcoming sessions:
1. Beyond Individual Tasks: Designing a Coherent TBLT Curriculum
- Speaker: Claudia R. Fernández, Ph.D. (Clinical Professor & Spanish Basic Language Program Director, University of Illinois-Chicago)
- Date & Time: September 24, 2026 / 9:00 PM EST
- Overview: Moving from standalone task-based lessons to a sustainable, full-course curriculum requires deliberate planning. Dr. Fernández will present a practical, evidence-informed backward design process—illustrated through the redesign of a university Spanish program—demonstrating how to align learning outcomes, materials, and sequencing to support learner needs.
- Registration Link: Register for Dr. Fernández’s Workshop
2. Is TBLT Feasible for Beginners? Multimodal Tasks in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese
- Speaker: Linh Phung, Ed.D. (Founder of Eduling & Former Director of the English Language Program at Chatham University)
- Date & Time: October 15, 2026 / 9:00 PM EST
- Overview: A common concern among educators is whether beginners can handle task-based learning without prior grammar drills. Drawing from her extensive research and material development, Dr. Phung will demonstrate how authentic, multimodal tasks—such as checking the weather or using online maps—can make TBLT highly effective and practical from day one.
- Registration Link: Register for Dr. Phung’s Workshop1
3. Transitioning to Tasks in the Real World: Three Classroom Case Studies
- Speaker: Jonathan Newton, Ph.D. (Associate Professor & Master of TESOL Program Director, Victoria University of Wellington)
- Date & Time: November 7, 2026 / 9:00 PM EST
- Overview: While research strongly supports TBLT, how does it actually play out in diverse school environments? This workshop explores three distinct case studies of teachers implementing TBLT, analyzing the unique classroom factors and constraints that shaped their experiences, and offering actionable implications you can try in your own practice.5
- Registration Link: Register for Dr. Newton’s Workshop6
How to Attend
All workshops are free to attend, but virtual seats are limited. Secure your spot by using the individual registration links above.
For more information about the organizers and their ongoing initiatives, visit the VietTBLT Website.
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