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TEC - The Autumn 2024 Issue

September is upon us, bringing milder temperatures and refreshing breezes – perfect weather for reading. And it just so happens that for your fall ELT reading, we announce the publication of the Autumn 2024 issue of The English Connection (aka TEC). In addition to the President's Message and Editorial, this issue includes six ELT articles (including one by the renowned William Littlewood), a book review, and our three regular columns.

What does congruence have to do with language teaching materials? What are "locus of control" and "learned helplessness"? How is AI positioned in the...

Represent KOTESOL at the 11th BELTA International Conference 2024

The International Outreach Committee is looking for a KOTESOL member to represent our organization at the 11th BELTA International Conference 2024 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The International Outreach Committee will provide a conference grant (registration fees waived, free conference pass, participation in VIP events) to one successful applicant. Applications must be submitted by September 7th for consideration.

Apply now for a chance to represent KOTESOL as a featured speaker at the conference!

11th BELTA International Conference 2024  
“Re/Envisioning Paradigms in...

Korea TESOL Journal 20-1 Online Now

The most recent issue of the Korea TESOL Journal (KTJ 20-1) is now available online for your professional reading enjoyment. This issue contains six research papers (see Table of Contents below).

Members can view the table of contents and download a copy HERE. (Remember to log in first.)

If you are not yet a KOTESOL member, you can enjoy our complimentary paper HERE.
And you can join KOTESOL HERE.

View back issues of the Korea TESOL Journal HERE.

Print versions (hardcopies) of this volume will be available to members upon request, free of charge (one copy...

HAN - The Summer 2024 Issue Now Online

It's hard to believe that a quarter of the year has already passed since the publication of the inaugural issue of Korea TESOL Happenings and News, but it has! And here we present you with the second issue -- 28 pages that lets you know what's going on in all aspects of KOTESOL: from chapter and SIG events to an international conference review, a look at what committees and members are doing, and Member Spotlight. Read it all collected here in one publication.

See the contents of HAN 1-2 and access the PDF HERE. No need to log in first; HAN is open access. Enjoy!

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Teaching as Storytelling: Narrative Techniques for Engaging Education

Stewart Gray joins Daegu Chapter Saturday, June 22 at 3pm for a session on
Teaching as Storytelling: Narrative Techniques for Engaging Education
at the UCC Center in Downtown Daegu.

See Event Listing for more information.

Map to Daegu Chapter Meetings at UCC Center.

TEC - The Summer 2024 Issue Now Online

June is upon us, heralding the beginning of summer and, at the same time, announcing the publication of the Summer issue of The English Connection. Within its pages, you will find five ELT articles, two book reviews, and three regular columns -- that's right, three columns. The Classroom Connection is debuting in this issue.

Can lessons be presented as stories? Can classes be monitored more efficiently? Can AI help in publishing coloring books? What do international students think about university life in Korea? And what in the world is hip-hop pedagogy? Find the answers to all...

Represent 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!

32nd MELTA International Conference
“From promise to practice: Delivering quality information in English“...

KOTESOL 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.

Research Paper of the Year Award (Korea TESOL Journal)
Nicolas E. Caballero & Meghan Yu.
Using Self-Determination Theory to Examine Motivations of Korean EFL College Students Informed by Korean Studies.

Best Paper Award (KOTESOL Proceedings)
Yutaka Fujieda.
Analyzing the Felt Sense of Writing in English.

Article of the Year Award (The...

Scribes 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.

Seriously consider writing your own piece for Scribes Square. "Oh, but I don't feel confident...

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) 
  

TEC - 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.

To read or download its interesting articles, click/tap HERE.

In this Issue...

4. Editorial...

Membership 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! Current KOTESOL members can apply for FREE booth space for up to one day at the KOTESOL International Conference or place up to three ads per year in KOTESOL News, our monthly email newsletter with 2,000 subscribers. (We recommend including a discount for KOTESOL members, if possible!)

For more information, please contact us at membership@koreatesol.org

KOTESOL Proceedings 2023 Now Available Online

KOTESOL Proceedings 2023 is now available online. This compilation of selected papers based on the authors' presentations at the 2023 Korea TESOL International Conference (April 29-30) includes 18 research papers, 1 action research paper, 8 papers on techniques and approaches, 2 workshop reports, and 3 invited speaker papers ㅡ 32 papers in all, approaching 400 pages covering many of the various aspects of TEFL. We hope you find within these pages an abundance of information of relevance to your research, your work situation, and your professional development.

Proceedings of...

Yongin KOTESOL Starts 2024

“70% social and 30% business”, is the way host Seonyoung Park described her reasons for attending KOTESOL events. This year, there was actually quite a bit more business than usual. In past years the chapter has either held entirely “game” outings or nothing at all for the months of January and February. There is a keen desire by membership to keep momentum from 2023 alive and moving forward. Members, a couple visitors, and kids in attendance totaled over 20 by the end of the event. They all followed Teacher Park’s mantra and took care of business – the business of having fun. Regardless...