The Technology for Second Language Learning Conference (TSLL) is an annual international conference hosted by Iowa State University’s Applied Linguistics Program, focusing on the integration of technology in language education. It provides a forum for researchers, teachers, and developers to explore research-practice synergies
Technology for Second Language Learning Conference (TSLL)
Upcoming conference
2026 Technology for Second Language Learning Conference
October 15-16, 2026
Hybrid (Online & Iowa State University)

Conference archives
Conference archives are provided by the Iowa State University Library.
| Description | Links |
|---|---|
| 22nd Annual TSLL Conference (2025) | Hybrid format | Building Knowledge of Generative AI in Applied Linguistics | Home (Archive) |
| 21st Annual TSLL Conference (2024) | Hybrid format | Researching the Language and Use of Generative AI | Home (Archive) |
| 20th Annual TSLL Conference (2023) | Hybrid format | Advancing Technologies—Expanding Research | Home (Archive) |
| 19th Annual TSLL Conference (2022) | Hybrid format | Learning English Online: Research for Course Design | Home (Archive) |
| 18th Annual TSLL Conference (2021) held jointly with the 22nd annual Midwest Association of Language Testers (MwALT) Conference | Home (Archive) |
| 17th Annual TSLL Conference (2019) | Technology-Mediated Task-Based Language Teaching | Home (Archive) |
| 16th Annual TSLL Conference (2018) held jointly with the 10th annual Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching (PSLLT) Conference | Home (Archive) |
| 15th Annual TSLL Conference (2017) | Crossing Boundaries: The Geographical and Intellectual Diffusion of Technology for Language Learning | Home (Archive) |
| 14th Annual TSLL Conference (2016) held jointly with the American Association for Corpus Linguistics (AACL) conference | Home (Archive) |
| 13th Annual TSLL Conference (2015) | Data-driven Approaches to Learning Phraseology and Formulaic Language: Computation, Co-selection, Contextualization, Cognition | No archive available |
| 12th Annual TSLL Conference (2014) | Beyond Form: Functional Approaches to CALL Research and Teaching | Home (Archive) |
| 10th Annual TSLL Conference (2012) | Evaluation of NLP-based System for L2 Learning and Assessment | Home (Archive) |
| 9th Annual TSLL Conference in joint with the 13th MwALT Conference (2011) | Exploring innovation in language assessment | Home (Archive) |
| 8th Annual TSLL Conference in joint with the 2nd PSLLT (2010) | The role of CALL in hybrid and online language courses | Home (Archive) |
| 7th Annual TSLL Conference in joint with the 1st PSLLT (2009) | Technology for Oral Communication | Home (Archive) |
| 6th Annual TSLL Conference (2008) | Developing and Evaluating Language Learning Materials | Home (Archive) |
| 5th Annual TSLL Conference (2007) | Towards Adaptive CALL: Natural Language Processing for Diagnostic Language Assessment | Home (Archive) |
| 4th Annual TSLL Conference (2006) | Learner Strategies in CALL | Home (Archive) |
| 3rd Annual TSLL Conference (2005) | Assessment Issues in CALL Research | Final Report (Archive) |
| 2nd Annual TSLL Conference (2004) | Theory-Practice Links for Advanced Second Language Learning Through Technology | Final Report (Archive) |