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Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter: The Dual-Purpose Initiative (DPI) Launch & More
March 22, 2025 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
JOIN US FOR THE LAUNCH OF OUR CAREER-ENHANCING AND LIFE-ENRICHING PROGRAMME
Saturday, March 22nd - 11 am - 3 pm - Youngsan University (Haeundae Campus)
" The Dual-Purpose Initiative is a professional development program designed to assist two types of BG KOTESOL members. Track 1 focuses on professional development for non-tenure track educators planning to reside in Korea long term who wish for more fulfilment from their careers and Track 2 focuses on professional development for educators who plan to return home and want to develop skills and make connections that will support them...
Busan-Gyeongnam Talk & Cherry Blossom Walk
April 5, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
THIS EVENT WILL NOW BE HOSTED ONLINE. This is due to possible social unrest during the weekend.
TIME CHANGE: 3:00 pm -> 11:00 am
Please email us at bgkotesol@gmail.com to receive the link.
Join us for a day of academic learning and socialising in Jinju.We will be learning about how to use humour to discuss challenging topics in the classroom, such as climate change. In addition, we will be enjoying the beauty of the cherry blossoms in Gyeongnam, and walking around the famous Jinju Castle.
Saturday, 2025.04.05 / In person
Cherry blossom walk - 10:30...A Wellness Evening with the Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter
March 12, 2025 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Join us for an evening of meditation, breathwork, and gentle yoga during the month of the new academic year.
Let's fill up our mental and emotional health cups before they run out empty.
This event is for everyone, so do not be shy to join us. You may have your camera off throughout the session, but please know that this is a safe space.
To register, please email us at bgkotesol@gmail.com
*Please consult a medical practitioner if you are not sure if you can take part.
2025.2.14 / Be Yourself English / English Instructor / Online / 50,000 KRW per hour
Organization Name: Be Yourself English Location: Online (Remote) Job Title: BYS English Teacher Application Deadline: Thursday, February 20 Contract Duration: Details provided in the application process Minimum Hours: At least 1 hour per week Compensation: 50,000 KRW per hour Contact: [KakaoTalk ID] 20n20beyourself
Hiring Period: Until February 20 (Thurs)
[◼] ︎ Start Date : From April 7th
[◼] ︎ Course : Be yourself English
[◼] ︎ Age : Adult (Group Community)
[◼] ︎ Online Class : Via zoom
[◼] ︎ Visa : F5 / F6 visa...
Presenter Conference Registration
Presenter Registration forthe 32nd Korea TESOL International Conference
Open through March 15 (KST) --> CLOSED as of 3/21
Registration Fees
In-person or hybrid (Zoom) presenter conference pass: 80,000 KRW (64 USD) Video-only presenter conference pass: 60,000 KRW (48 USD) LMIC resident (eligible low-/middle-income country) conference pass: 60,000 KRW (48 USD) Official conference volunteer (pre-approved KOTESOL member) pass: 48,000 KRW (38 USD) Undergraduate student (currently enrolled in an associate's or bachelor's program): 20,000 KRW (16 USD)
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Hotel Accommodations
Those visiting Seoul for the conference may wish to stay at our official conference hotel:
Seoul Garden Hotel
The hotel is approximately a 15-minute taxi ride from the conference venue, and it's located within an easy walk of a variety of restaurants and shops, as well as both the Gongdeok and Mapo subway stations and the Mapo Station airport limousine bus stop (Bus 6015 or 6702 from ICN, Bus 6021 from GMP). (It should also be easy to find other conference attendees with whom you can share a taxi!) How to get there
Reserve your room today! Use the attached form to get the ...
2025.2.13 / Seoul National University of Education / Language Institute / Seoul / English Conversation Instructor (Freelancer) / Salary TBD
https://language.snue.ac.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=notice&wr_id=347
Organization Name: Seoul National University of Education (SNUE) Language Institute
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Job Title: English Conversation Instructor (Freelancer)
Closing Date: February 12, 2025
Contract Start Date: March 17, 2025
Length of Contract: Determined by course offerings
Required Hours:
One class per week (Tuesday or Thursday) Two hours between 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM
Salary Information: Not specified
Responsibilities:
Conduct...Gangwon Chapter Event: CHUNK vs. CORE with Crayton Walker
June 10, 2025 - 8:00pm to 9:30pmA very special event for June!
Gangwon Chapter and University of Birmingham are working together to bring you a special lecture by Dr. Crayton Walker.
Registration details and Zoom link TBA.
CHUNK versus CORE: Two Different Approaches to Teaching Vocabulary
Abstract
Michael Lewis gave us the chunk, a fixed sequence of words. I argue that this concept is somewhat short sighted. I will work with a concrete example, the verb ‘draw’, which is associated with a range of chunks that relate to the core meanings of ‘draw’. Discover the principles that lie behind...
Gangwon Chapter: "Sorting through Class" with Kara Waggoner
February 22, 2025 - 11:00am to 12:15pm
Join us for our next event!
Long-time KOTESOL contributor and all-around amazing person Kara Waggoner will be joining us from afar to help us get organised. This session will be of special interest to those of us who use Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Zoom link will be provided closer to the event time.
Abstract
According to LinkedIn, there are many benefits for both students and parents when a teacher’s LMS (Learning Management System) is well organized. A streamlined LMS or webpage can guide students to the work and information they need quickly and can...
Jeonju North Jeolla workshop: Beyond Words: Teaching English through Music and Culture
March 8, 2025 - 2:45pm to 5:00pm
Title: Beyond "Filling the Gap": How to Use Pop Music to Enhance ESL Students' Speaking, Critical Thinking, and Opinion Sharing
Abstract:
In English as a second language (ESL) courses, songs are popular tools for listening practice, often accompanied by fill-in-the-gap worksheets. To go beyond sheer listening exercises, this workshop will present practical ideas and activities using popular music to help students develop their overall language abilities. From expressing thoughts and opinions, discussing themes, asking and answering questions, and making connections, songs can...
2025.2.5 / LiNK (Liberty in North Korea) / English Language Program / Online / Volunteer English Conversation Partner
Greetings from the Program Team at LiNK (Liberty in North Korea)
LiNK is an International organization working towards a world where all North Koreans can live freely. We work with diverse individuals worldwide to achieve this goal.
Our program team runs an online 1:1 conversational English program to enhance North Korean defectors' English proficiency and confidence.
Organization Name: LiNK (Liberty in North Korea) Location: South Korea Job Title: Volunteering Closing Date: 2/20 Length of semester: Three months Required Hours: 24, over 20 hours Benefits: Be part of a...2025.1.22 / CARROT Global / Corporate Freelance English Instructor / Various Locations & Online / Salary TBD
Organization Name: CARROT Global
Location: Various client locations nationwide (online classes also available)
Job Title: Corporate Freelance English Instructor Recruitment
Closing Date: Ongoing
Contract Length: Varies by class
Required Hours: Flexible; instructors can select their teaching hours
Salary Information: Determined after the interview
Contact Information: joyhong@carrotglobal.com
General Qualifications and Preferred Criteria
Qualifications:
Website Volunteers Wanted
To help create pages in the new KOTESOL website (replicating pages from this current "old" website).
contact the Web Team at admin@koreatesol.org
Go International with Speaker Grants for Tokyo and Taipei!
The International Outreach Committee is looking for a KOTESOL members to represent our organization at two exciting international conferences:
ETA-ROC 34th International SymposiumNovember 7-8, 2025
GIS Taipei Tech Convention Center, Taipei, Taiwan
nbsp;"Re-imagine Human Empowerment in ELT for a Changing World"
https://eta.org.tw/?v=255a5cac7685
Application submission date: February 24th
October 31 - November 2, 2025
National Olympics Memorial Youth Center, Tokyo, Japan
"LanguageS: Learning, Teaching,...
Gyeonggi Chapter Social Meetup - Kristina's Coffee Klatch
February 16, 2025 - 3:00pm to 5:30pm
Join Kristina and the Gyoko crowd for a leisurely Sunday afternoon meetup at Slow Garden in Yongin.
Slow Garden is accessible via the Evergreen Line, City Hall stop (시청.용인대역에버라인) or bus stop 29398 시청.용인대역.
You can contact Kristina on Kakao via her ID: KristinaZSJsilk
Slow Garden Instagram: Instagram link
Slow Garden Naver: Naver link
Slow Garden Kakao: Kakao link
See the images below for detailed access:
2025 Gyoko Events
The Gyeonggi Chapter will host events every month, usually on the second Saturday or Sunday, unless in case of special circumstances.
January 12, Sunday
Executive Zoom Meeting
The new executive met for the first time and voted to create a position for Membership Coordinator and appointed James Rush to the position. Plans for the coming year were discussed amid excitement and expectations for the future of our new Chapter. Yongin Chapter's constitution was amended and accepted and will be sent out to general members for evaluation in the next chapter newsletter.
February...2025 Gyeonggi Committees
Publicity Committee
Greg S. Lewis - Publicity Chair
The Publicity Committee is dedicated to enhancing Gyeonggi KOTESOL Chapter’s visibility, reputation, and public engagement through strategic communication and comprehensive marketing efforts.
Academic CommitteeJoseph Van Dorn - Academic Chair
Contact: vandorn.edu@gmail.com
The Academic Committee is established to oversee and enhance the academic quality, integrity, and effectiveness of Gyeonggi KOTESOL Chapter’s educational programs. It serves as the primary body for developing, reviewing,...
2025 Gyeonggi Executive
André Jacobs - President
Yongin City
I served as 1st Vice President for Yongin KOTESOL Chapter in 2024 and as secretary in 2023.
I am currently a freelance teacher. I teach business English, at an elementary afterschool program and a private academy.
In 2025 I would like to focus on expanding the newly formed Gyeonggi KOTESOL Chapter as well as creating a series of teacher training workshops focused on elementary and academy teachers.
Kim Young Ki - 1st Vice President
Yongin City
I have been working as the Member at Large...
2025 Research Grant Applications Now Open!
Research Committee Grant InformationThe 2025 KOTESOL Research Committee invites all members to submit proposals for a research grant. The committee will award up to two research grants, one for 250,000 KRW and another for up to 750,000 KRW, depending on the merits.
The smaller grant is suitable for action research or smaller projects, whereas the larger grant is only available for original research projects. In principle, it is possible to apply for a grant for research projects in progress provided that they do not have funding from other sources. Applicants must be current...
Victor Reeser: International Partner Conferences How-To
February 12, 2025 - 6:00pm
"BUT HOW DO I TAKE PART IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES AS A KOTESOL MEMBER?"
Attending partner conferences as a KOTESOL representative is an excellent opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Here's why you should take advantage of this chance:
Enhance Your Knowledge: Gain valuable insights into how other conferences and associations are organised, which can inspire new ideas for KOTESOL and your professional endeavours.
Expand Your Network: Connect with international educators, experts, and organisations, building relationships that can lead to exciting...
Victor Reeser: International Partner Conferences How-To
February 12, 2025 - 6:00pm"BUT HOW DO I TAKE PART IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES AS A KOTESOL MEMBER?"
Attending partner conferences as a KOTESOL representative is an excellent opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Here's why you should take advantage of this chance:
Enhance Your Knowledge: Gain valuable insights into how other conferences and associations are organised, which can inspire new ideas for KOTESOL and your professional endeavours.
Expand Your Network: Connect with international educators, experts, and organisations, building relationships that can lead to exciting...
BG Members' Meeting 2025
February 18, 2025 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
BG members, come and meet your officers and other wonderful BG members. We will be rolling out this year's academic and social calendar.
We hope to see you all there!
To reserve your space, please email us at bgkotesol@gmail.com
BG Members' Meeting 2025
February 18, 2025 - 7:00pm to 8:00pmBG members, come and meet your officers and other wonderful BG members. We will be rolling out this year's academic and social calendar.
We hope to see you all there!
To reserve your space, please email us at bgkotesol@gmail.com
BG Members' Meeting 2025
January 17, 2025 - 6:30pm
BG members, join us for a chance to meet your BG officers for 2025, learn about all the exciting events created for you in 2025, meet and network with other amazing BG members, voice any concerns, or pitch presentation ideas.
We hope to see you all there :)
Please reserve your space by contacting us at bgkotesol@gmail.com
2024.12.3 / JLS 정상언어학원 Dongtan 2 / English Teacher / Dongtan / 2.5 Mil KRW
Organization Name: JLS 정상언어학원 Dongtan 2 Location: Dongtan, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Job Title: English Teacher! Closing Date: 15/01/2025 Length of contract:1 year! Required Hours: 2-10 PM. Salary information: 2.5 million won but negotiable based on experience! Contact Information: Can be contacted at fmills@naver.com, fellytr3@gmail.comSome extra information:
● Requirements:
- Four-year Bachelor's Degree in any field
- Be an English speaker from USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa
● Preferences (not requirements!) / Other details...
2024.12.7 / Dr. Su's Milk English / English Teacher Position / Yongin / 2.4 ~ 3.2 Mil KRW + Benefits
HAN - The Winter 2024 Issue Now Online
Wondering what's been happening around Korea TESOL recently? Keep up with the news and goings-on with the just-published Winter edition of Korea TESOL Happenings and News (HAN). This issue contains 28 pages of info on what our National Council committees are doing, what our chapters are providing our members, and what our SIGs are delving into, in addition to featuring a KOTESOL member in Member Spotlight and a KOTESOL representative's impressions of a partner conference.
See the contents of HAN 1-4 and access the PDF HERE. No need to log in first; HAN is open access. Enjoy,...
Gyeonggi [Suwon, Yongin]
Welcome to Gyeonggi KOTESOL Chapter - GYOKO
GYOKO was created by merging Suwon-Gyeonggi and Yongin-Gyeonggi. In order to join GYOKO you still need to join either Suwon or Yongin by following this link: JOIN
For more information, contact us at gyeonggi@koreatesol.org
For some fun, browse our Gyoko Discord Channel.
2025 GYOKO ExecutiveOur executive represents different regions in Gyeonggi province. For more information, visit our Executive Page.
GYOKO Committees
Gyoko has established Committees to help grow and manage our chapter. We invite...