Welcome
The role of KOTESOL is to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with teaching and learning of English in Korea.
Be part of KOTESOL
All English teachers or English-based businesses, of any level or nationality, are eligible to join KOTESOL. Find out more at www.koreatesol.org/join-kotesol
News
Represent KOTESOL at the 50th JALT International Conference 2024
The International Outreach Committee is looking for a KOTESOL member to represent our organization at the 50th Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT) International Conference 2024 in Shizuoka, Japan.
By Webeditor Outreach on May 1, 2024 - 11:26am | International Outreach Committee (IOC) | Read moreRepresent KOTESOL at the 32nd MELTA International Conference
The International Outreach Committee is looking for a KOTESOL member to represent our organization at the 32nd MELTA International Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The International Outreach Committee will provide a conference grant (free conference pass, participation in VIP events) to one successful applicant. Applications must be submitted by May 30th for consideration. Apply now for a chance to represent KOTESOL as a featured speaker at the conference!
By Webeditor Outreach on May 1, 2024 - 9:38am | International Outreach Committee (IOC) | Read more2024 Reflective Language Teacher Award Announced
The Reflective Language Teacher Award for 2024 was announced at the recent Korea TESOL International Conference's opening ceremony. Initiated by Dr. Thomas S.C. Farrell in 2019, this year's award was presented to James "Jake" Kimball, assistant professor at Semyung University in Jecheon.
By Webeditor Reflective Award on May 1, 2024 - 3:13am | Reflective Teacher Award | Read moreKOTESOL 2024 Publications Awards Announced
At the 2024 Korea TESOL International Conference, the 2024 Publications Awards were announced. The Publications Committee wishes to congratulate the following for their excellence in research and in writing.
By Webeditor Publications on May 1, 2024 - 2:47am | Publications | Read moreKOTESOL Happenings and News (HAN) Launches
Have you felt left out of the loop with regards to KOTESOL events? Not able to keep up to date on what's happening within the organization? That is now history. To keep you informed of KOTESOL activities, the Publications Committee has launched a new publication focusing on what's going on in KOTESOL and what its members are doing: KOTESOL Happenings and News (aka HAN).
By Webeditor Publications on April 14, 2024 - 11:01pm | Happenings and News | Read moreScribes Square Is Waiting for You
Scribes Square is waiting for you. This is the place where you can submit a short essay on any EFL topic, on any language teaching topic, actually on any topic that relates to the language teacher and the profession. Your piece does not need to be long; suggested length is 500-1,500 words.
Topics have ranged from edtech, reflective practice, and teacher burnout to career paths, APA style, and E2 visas. Today a new essay went up concerning KOTESOL's logo history. Give it a read.
By Webeditor Publications on April 12, 2024 - 12:56am | Publications | Read moreKorea 101 and AI in writing classes – JNJ KOTESOL, March 2024 workshop
JNJ KOTESOL kicked off the new academic year with its March workshop featuring two
presenters.
First up, Sarah Mack, an American with 11 years' experience living in Korea, shared her
insights on how to survive and thrive here. She addressed employee and tenant rights,
unusual laws, and how to approach qualifying for an F visa.
Chapter Venue: UCC Center (Downtown Daegu)
We are excited to share some good news. Daegu Chapter now has a venue for face-to-face meetings. We have partnered with UCC Center Daegu. Thank you, UCC!
Address : 3F Gukcahebosan-ro 537, Jung-gu, Daegu
(대구 중구 국채보상로 537 3층)
Go out Exit 5.
Walk straight until you get to the YMCA.
By Webeditor Daegu on April 8, 2024 - 1:34pm | Daegu-Gyeongbuk | Read more
KOTESOL 2024 Awarded Platinum EVE "Equal Voices in ELT" Badge
KOTESOL 2024, Korea TESOL’s 31st International Conference, has been awarded a Platinum EVE “Equal Voices in ELT” badge. This badge recognizes English language teaching (ELT) events with parity of both gender and first language/second language speaker background among plenary and featured speakers.
By Webeditor International Conference on March 25, 2024 - 6:14pm | 2024 KOTESOL International Conference | Read moreTEC - The Spring 2024 Issue Now Online
Oo-oo oh-oh, just letting you know, so you can glow; just giving a shout that the TEC is out!
That's right, the spring issue of TEC -- the International Conference Edition -- is now online for your reading enjoyment. In addition to an introduction to the conference by Conference Chair Bryan Hale, in this issue of The English Connection, we have articles and interviews on eight of our featured speakers for you to get to know them better: 3 articles and 5 interviews.