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reported by: Mirjana Grandov Laci\u0107<\/strong><\/p>\n Yals 20th Annual Conference 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n The Yals Association is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its 20th Annual Conference<\/strong>, held on October 11, 2025, at the Palace Hotel in Belgrade. This milestone event reaffirmed its status as one of the most significant Continuous Professional Development (CPD) gatherings for language teaching professionals, drawing over 100 attendees<\/strong>\u2014including practitioners from both the private and state sectors, language school owners, and other stakeholders in language services.<\/p>\n A Regional and Sponsored Success<\/strong><\/p>\n This year’s conference had a strong regional character<\/strong>, hosting representatives Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, North Macedonia, Slovakia, and Romania<\/strong>. Their presence enriched the exchange of experiences and strengthened regional cooperation.<\/p>\n Crucial support was provided by our sponsors: Eaquals<\/strong> (Evaluation and Accreditation of Quality in Language Services), of which Yals is an associate member, and which has been donating funds from the Eaquals Event Member Fund<\/strong> for several years, and RELO \u2013 Belgrade<\/strong> (Regional English Language Office) and the US Embassy in Belgrade, which sponsored 20 grants<\/strong> for English language teachers from state schools in provincial towns in Serbia and other RELO-covered countries, ensuring their attendance by covering travel, accommodation, and registration fees.<\/p>\n Dynamic Programme: From Games to Neuroscience<\/strong><\/p>\n The conference programme, focused on contemporary methodologies and innovation, featured five outstanding sessions:<\/p>\n Networking and Excellent Feedback<\/strong><\/p>\n The conference once again proved to be an excellent venue for networking, sharing best practices, and discussing professional ideas<\/strong>. Attendees enjoyed the social aspect of the event, with coffee breaks and a meal providing a chance to connect with colleagues while enjoying the wonderful panoramic view of Belgrade.<\/p>\n At the end of the day, participants completed an evaluation form. The responses confirmed the high quality and organization of the event, with attendees speaking extremely highly of the experience. Here are a few examples of the feedback received:<\/p>\n Click on the links to see the presentations:<\/em><\/p>\n\n
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