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2024 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.

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).

HAN is scheduled to be a quarterly publication, appearing in PDF format. Read it online or download the file. Thanks goes to the HAN editorial team for stepping forward to undertake this project.

See the...

Korea 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.

Next, Victor Reeser from the State University of New York, Incheon Campus, explored how
to maximize the potential of generative AI in writing classes, from lesson planning to
providing feedback.

Next month, we...

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. This year's conference theme, "Players on the World Stage: From EFL Classrooms to Global Lives," emphasizes English as an international language in a global world, a vision that is vividly reflected in the invited speaker lineup.

KOTESOL 2024's plenary speakers Boyoung Lee, Aya Matsuda,...

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.

70th TEFLIN International Conference & The 17th Conference on Applied Linguistics (CONAPLIN)
"Diverse Voices: Navigating World Englishes in Language Pedagogy and Language Policy"
October 23-...

KOTESOL2024 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!)

* 15% off any ZenKimchi tour, including the Dark Side of Seoul, food tours, and more! (Coupon code: KOTESOL; expires 30 days after the conference)

* 3 months of FREE Twinkl Ultimate (if you live in Korea, CLICK HERE or use coupon code KOTESOLCON24; if you're outside Korea, just email our friends...

Represent KOTESOL at the 2024 ETA-ROC Conference

The International Outreach Committee is looking for a KOTESOL member to represent our organization at the 33rd International Symposium in Taipei, Taiwan. Apply by February 29 for a travel grant for the conference.

33rd International Symposium on English Language Teaching &
Book Exhibit
"Technology and English Language Teaching and Learning"
November 8-10, 2024
Chien Tan Overseas Youth Activity Center, Taipei, Taiwan
https://eta.org.tw/

Representatives for this conference will receive a travel grant including partial reimbursement for travel...

Meet the 2024 Yongin Chapter Executive

We are pleased to announce the results of the Yongin Chapter elections, with nine officers elected to lead us:

Congratulations to all the newly elected officers, and thanks to everyone who participated in the election process. We also extend our...

Meet your 2024 DCC Executive!

Jeonju North Jeolla Election Results & December Monthly Workshops

Given the festive season and holidays, this month’s workshop for the Jeonju-North Jeolla Chapter of KOTSEOL decided to focus on celebration and joy.

The first workshop was lead by long-time KOTESOL member, executive member, and faculty member at Jeonju University Ingrid Zwaal. Recognizing the difficulty of getting students engaged at this time of year, Ingrid brought a wide variety of activities that can be used in the classroom to get through these last couple weeks of the year. Providing differentiated activities, Ingrid then led us all on a card-making activity...

Yongin Chapter's Year-End Workshop

Our last meeting of the year brought together 19 participants at Myongji University's Yongin Campus for a dynamic afternoon of learning, connecting, and planning. The event began with the lively introduction by our esteemed MC, Greg Lewis, who welcomed the audience with enthusiasm. Joe Greenwood and Nick Caballero then set the tone with a captivating presentation, skillfully demystifying the intricacies of academic publishing. The audience actively engaged, posing excellent questions and fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas.
André Jacobs announced the refounding of a special...

# Love KOTESOL social media campaign

Share your love for KOTESOL, join our #SocialMedia campaign.

Our new imagery appears across various KOTESOL social media accounts - grab, share, create your own!

More imagery will follow (see below).

Find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X(formerly Twitter)

#KOTESOL    #loveKOTESOL

#reasonstoloveKOTESOL

Membership Perk: Discount on NELTA2024

KOTESOL members get a 50% discount on registration for the 2024 NELTA International Conference, hosted by our newest international partner, the Nepal English Language Teachers' Association (NELTA)​! That's up to $100 in savings.

The 28th NELTA International Conference 2024
February 17-19, 2024
Rethinking ELT in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Innovation
Lalitpur, Nepal

Note: Early bird registration closes on December 31, 2023.

Tag! You're It! (Share KOTESOL in Your Socials With These Hashtags)

KOTESOL has helped so many of us in different ways. As a new member, I wish I had known more about the benefits of this organization sooner!  The national Publicity Committee would like to get the word out to a wider audience on all social media platforms using the hashtags #igotitfromKOTESOL and #teachershelpingteachers. This new marketing campaign is a way to reach different communities that may not be represented by our current active membership. Everyone has different interests and communities, so these hashtags can be a way to infiltrate those various bubbles by people who are already...