Automated L2 Speaking Assessment (AL2SA) International Workshop 2026

Agenda Scientific culture
March 5, 2026 - March 6, 2026
Recent advances in artificial intelligence, particularly multimodal language models, are opening unprecedented opportunities for automated assessment of speaking skills in second language learning. Yet fundamental questions remain: What exactly should we assess in L2 oral production? How can technology best serve valid, reliable, and ethical assessment practices?

The AL2SA workshop (pron. /ˈæl.tsə/) brings together international experts to address these critical issues. Over two days, we will explore the theoretical foundations, methodological challenges, and practical applications of automated speaking assessment, balancing technological innovation with pedagogical and psychometric rigor.

Key Information

  • Dates: March 5-6, 2026

  • Format: Hybrid (on-site + Zoom)

  • Venue: Salle Jacques Cartier, Maison des Langues et des Cultures, Université Grenoble Alpes

  • Registration: Free and open to everyone – registration needed

  • Lunch registration deadline: February 20, 2026

Register here! 
 

Remote participation 

Zoom 

Partner(s) : Organized by: UGA's Language Skills Assessment Unit (Cellule d'évaluation des compétences en langues, Service des Langues) in partnership with LIDILEM and LIG laboratories, and UGA's Language Center.
Published on  February 18, 2026
Updated on  March 2, 2026