Changes in Intercultural Communication: Trends in Language Teaching

Join EducationUSA Sri Lanka at US-SLFC and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for a presentation and discussion about the evolution of language learning. Dr. Jacob Minniear (Assistant Director of International Programs, UIUC) will share how technology has changed language learning, from the impact of AI on language learning to the importance of intercultural communication with technology. A Q&A and brief networking opportunity will follow the presentation. Anyone interested in learning languages—teachers, students, parents/guardians, & more—are welcome to attend. ️

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 5:00-6:30 p.m. IST
Mode: In-Person
Venue: United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission (M2M Verandah Offices, 5th Floor, 34 WAD Ramanayake Mawatha, Colombo 02)
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sPLZ7e5KP3u1WNbT6

Registration is required. Register here: bit.ly/uiuclanguagelearning
Please email colombo@educationusa.org with questions.