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
KOTESOL 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.
Represent KOTESOL at the 70th TEFLIN International Conference
The International Outreach Committee is looking for a KOTESOL member to represent our organization at the 70th TEFLIN International Conference in conjunction with The 17th Conference on Applied Linguistics (CONAPLIN) in Bandung, Indonesia. Apply by March 21st for a conference grant for the conference grant and a chance to represent KOTESOL as a featured speaker at the conference.
By Webeditor Outreach on February 28, 2024 - 2:52pm | International Outreach Committee (IOC) | Read moreMembership Perk: Promote your personal small business
Are you an artisan or entrepreneur? If so, you can reach out to your KOTESOL compatriots, compliments of KOTESOL!
By Webeditor Membership on February 28, 2024 - 8:12am | Membership Committee | Read moreKOTESOL2024 Participants Get Perks, Raffles, and More!
Participants in the 31st Korea TESOL International Conference are invited to enjoy special discounts and perks! Check the list below for additional details. (Note: We'll continue adding perks and offers here as they get confirmed; please check this page again as the conference nears!)
By Webeditor Membership on February 24, 2024 - 1:22am | 2024 KOTESOL International Conference | Read moreKOTESOL Proceedings 2023 Now Available Online
KOTESOL Proceedings 2023 is now available online.
By Webeditor Publications on February 14, 2024 - 8:27pm | KOTESOL Proceedings | Read more