1. How can I take part in as a presenter?

Please submit your proposal here. The deadline for proposal submission is May 5th. We are sorry, but we cannot accept proposals after this date.

2. Can I submit more than one proposal?

You may, but if accepted as a speaker, only one will be chosen.

3. Will my proposal be automatically accepted?

No. Proposals are selected by a panel of VUS Academic Managers. This process could take a few weeks. Your patience is greatly appreciated.

4. When will I be informed of the result of my proposal?

Selected proposals are to be announced within four weeks after the submission deadline.

5. How long am I allowed to do the presentation?

All accepted speakers are given time slots that last 60 minutes including Q&A. We ask that you respect this time limit and end your talk on time.

6. Should I submit a theory- or practice-based workshop or paper?

The VUS TESOL Conference participants have generally preferred presentations that have been more practical than theoretical.

7. As a speaker, do I need to pay a registration fee to join the Conference?

No. The conference is free of charge for both presenters and participants.

8. Do I have to submit a transcript or my slides in advance?

No, you don't have to when you submit your abstract and bio. After being selected as a TESOL speaker, your presentation slide might be needed for back-up.

9. What's the typical VUS TESOL Conference audience like?

• The majority of the participants is Vietnamese, but the VUS TESOL Conference 2022 attracted teachers from 40 countries around the world.
• Defining jargon and acronyms during a talk is appreciated, but most participants will have decades of experience both in ELT and beyond.
• The participants are teachers teaching all types of English levels and learners.

10. Do I have to be an experienced presenter to submit my proposal?

Speaker quality is frequently mentioned on the VUS TESOL Conference feedback forms. While we want to give every opportunity to all speaker styles, both the inexperienced and ‘veterans’, we hope that you will adopt the public speaking skills that will make your talk as engaging as possible.

11. What are the selection criteria?

The selection criteria include the relevance of the paper to the Call for Papers topic, the originality and quality of the research, and the potential impact of the ideas presented.

12. Can I submit a paper that has been previously published or presented?

It is advisable to submit papers that have a relevant and current connection to the conference theme and that have not been presented at other conferences.

13. Can I co-present a paper?

Yes. However, co-presented papers are given the same 60-minute time slot (including time for Q&A) as papers presented by a single individual.

14. If I can’t attend the conference, can someone else present my proposal?

Yes. A listed co-speaker may present without you.

15. Do I need to submit a full paper if my proposal is accepted?

No, this is not required.

16. Can I substitute a different paper after my paper has been accepted?

No. Your proposal was assessed and accepted based on its individual merits, and may not be substituted for a different paper following acceptance. If you would like to present another paper, please submit a separate abstract.

17. Is it possible to request a day and time for my presentation?

All selected presentations are to be conducted on the event day. We will have the agenda available on the Conference website about a month prior to the event day. Please check the agenda when it is available.

18. What equipment is available in presentation rooms?

• A computer / laptop
• LCD projector and white screen
• Microphones & Speakers
• HDMI cables