The Free Linguistics Conference (FLC) was established in 2007 at the University of Sydney with a mission to provide an accessible, international forum for scholars, practitioners, and students in the language sciences. We bring together diverse voices to share research, perspectives, and practices.
An Interdisciplinary & Accessible Forum
Presentations and workshops at the FLC span the full spectrum of language studies—including language education, applied linguistics, and theoretical linguistics—to break down traditional borders between disciplines and sub-fields.
True to our name, we are committed to remaining an accessible conference. There are absolutely no fees to register, attend, or present at the Free Linguistics Conference.
Global Collaboration with Impact
The FLC actively collaborates with institutions worldwide to advance the field. A key example is our co-sponsorship of the first conference on Language Sciences and the Developing World with the Lahore College for Women University, Pakistan, in 2013. A major outcome of this event was the Lahore Declaration on Language Sciences and the Developing World, which sets a forward-looking agenda for linguists to address developmental issues. The declaration has been endorsed by leading organizations, including TIRF and TESOL International.
Our Commitment
The Free Linguistics Conference is committed to continuing its legacy of providing a high-quality, annual international conference that remains free of registration fees. We will keep fostering global collaborations to serve the evolving needs of the academic community and the discipline of language sciences as a whole.