4 December 2025 – Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Tirana
On 4 December 2025, in the EUROPA Hall of the Faculty of Foreign Languages at the University of Tirana, the international conference “Teaching Foreign Languages in Primary Education – Challenges and Perspectives in the Digital Age and the Era of Artificial Intelligence” was successfully held. The event brought together academics, researchers, teachers, and representatives of national and international institutions.
The opening remarks were delivered by:
- Prof. Dr. Esmeralda Kromidha, Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages
- Ms. Orjana Osmani, Deputy Minister of Education
- Ms. Ermira Milori, Director of the Local Education Office, Tirana
The conference was also honored by representatives of national and international partner institutions:
- Eliana Laçej, Vice-Rector, University of Shkodër “Luigj Gurakuqi”
- Freiderikos Valetopoulos, University of Poitiers, France
- Jolanta Sujecka-Zając, University of Warsaw, Poland
- Majlinda Mazelliu, British Council Albania
- Dritan Xhelili, Alliance Française of Tirana
- Elona Mëhilli, English Language Teachers’ Association of Albania (ELTA Albania)
- Lindita Trashani, French Language Teachers’ Association of Albania (APFA Albania)
- Albana Muçeku, Italian Language Teachers’ Association of Albania (APADI)
The plenary session opened with the keynote lecture by Argyro Moumtzidou, who addressed the interconnection between language–mind–culture and integrated approaches to the development of multilingual and intercultural competences.
Throughout the scientific sessions, participants explored key contemporary themes, including:
- language policies and the development of multilingual skills in children;
- emotional factors in early language learning;
- creativity and the role of artificial intelligence in foreign language teaching;
- bilingual education and verbal communication development;
- play as a tool for enhancing motivation;
- the use of digital tools, AI, and chatbots for vocabulary building and active learning;
- the economic and strategic benefits of early multilingualism;
- the integration of advanced technologies, including AI Voice Mode, in foreign language classrooms.
In closing, participants emphasized the importance of interinstitutional cooperation, innovative approaches, and strengthening scientific research in the field of language education. The conference opened new perspectives for joint projects, academic exchanges, and the integration of emerging technologies into teaching, reinforcing the vision of a multilingual, inclusive, and future-oriented education system.