Braz-Tesol Rio Chapter

We are pleased to welcome Marcela Villán as a speaker at ELT Goes Green: Language for Change.

Marcela Villán is an experienced English teacher and teacher educator from Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializing in Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship. With more than 30 years of experience in the field, she has presented extensively at national and international conferences and events.

In her session, “Systems Thinking in ELT,” Marcela will explore how English Language Teaching can help learners understand the connections between language, society, and the environment. Her presentation will discuss how systems thinking can support ecological awareness and global responsibility while offering practical strategies to integrate sustainability into language learning in meaningful and future-focused ways.

Registrations are open and the link is in our bio.💚

The call for proposals for ELT Goes Green: Language for Change is open.

We invite English language educators from all contexts to share their ideas, projects, and experiences that connect language teaching with environmental sustainability and real-world issues.

Submit your proposal by May 15th through the link in our bio.

Be part of the voices shaping a more sustainable future through education.💚

We are very excited and proud to welcome our plenary speaker, Christopher Graham, to ELT Goes Green: Language for Change.

In his session, he will explore how the connection between English language teaching and sustainability education can contribute to positive global change. He will discuss how learners can engage with environmental challenges across borders, the skills and support they need, and the wider benefits of this work, including intercultural communication, collaboration, and wellbeing.

Christopher Graham is an ELT and Sustainability Education consultant and author based in Scotland. He has worked internationally with the British Council, ministries of education, and publishers. He is President of , chairs the Board of Trustees and the Conference Committee, and serves on the Board of Trustees of International House, London. He has also been part of teams that have twice received the British Council ELTon award.

We thank him for joining us and contributing to this important conversation. 💚

Link for registration in our bio!

Registration is open for ELT Goes Green: Language for Change, organized by the BRAZ-TESOL Rio Chapter. This event invites English language educators to explore how teaching can engage learners with climate change and environmental sustainability.

Bringing together educators from schools, language institutes, universities, and adult education, the event will feature practical sessions, innovative projects, and real-world connections that show how environmental themes can enrich language learning and support critical thinking and global citizenship.

Secure your place now through the link in our bio.💚