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Busan-Gyeongnam KOTESOL Summer Social Mixer
July 28, 2018 - 4:00am to 6:00am
Welcome to our social mixer to celebrate summer! This month, we'll start with a speed dating style of event to give you a few minutes with a variety of great peeps. At our last meeting on reflective practice, we learned there is a demand for questions to be answered, like how to choose a great grad studies program, and how to apply for a university job. If this is you, please join us to connect with like-minded people to expand your network and intel.
This meeting is open to anyone and everyone, teaching all ages in all kinds of schools. We encourage you to bring any/all of the...
Suwon-Gyeonggi KOTESOL July Workshop
July 14, 2018 - 10:00am to 1:00pmDate: Saturday, July 14th, 2018.
Time: 10:00am~1:00pm
Place: Teacher Training Center (교사교육센터), Rm. 101, Gyeongin National University of Education, Gyeonggi (Anyang) Campus
Topics: Student Centered Activities That Add a Little Fun to Reading Class; Talking About Talking
Details:
The Suwon-Gyeonggi KOTESOL chapter’s July workshop features two speakers,Yeji Jun presenting “Student Centered Activities That Add a Little Fun to Reading Class” and Leonie Overbeek presenting “Talking About Talking.”
As always, attendance is free and refreshments will be...
Venue & Transport
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Venue
Address: Sookmyung Women's University
(First Campus, Myungshin Building)
(100 Cheongpa-ro 47-gil), Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
(Korean: 서울 용산구 청파로47길 100 숙명여자대학교 명신관)
Link to Google Maps
Transport From Incheon International Airport
For international attendees flying into Incheon International Airport there are several options that will get you from the airport to the conference venue.
Taxi*
A taxi ride from Incheon Int’l Airport to the conference venue will take about 60...
Seoul Chapter 2018 July Social
July 4, 2018 - 8:00pm to 9:00pmHello everyone,
Our next monthly social is coming up soon!
Our socials offer a wonderful chance to meet, mix, and mingle with other English educators in a fun, social environment. This is both a time to have fun, network, and maybe even crowd-source solutions to any teaching dilemmas you are currently facing; after all KOTESOL's main purpose is 'Teachers helping Teachers'.
We would love to see as many members (and non-members) there as possible!
We will look forward to seeing you!
For more information, click one of the following links below:...
2018 About the Conference...
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What is the Korea TESOL International Conference?
It is an annual 2-day conference for English teachers in Korea.
The goal of the conference is to support Korea TESOL’s mission (Who We Are) to "assist teachers in self-development and improve ELT in Korea.”
This is the 26th Annual Korea TESOL International Conference: Focus on Fluency.
To find out more about the 2018 KOTESOL International Conference. Read the article about the conference in The English Connection, pg. 7 (PDF attached at bottom of this page).
WHY GO?Go to learn The KOTESOL International Conference...
Jennifer Book
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International Conference 2018
Featured Session
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Pronunciation is still a neglected area in the classroom – why is this? As the trend for English as a Lingua Franca increases globally, this talk will focus on Pronunciation of English as a Lingua Franca. In it, I will discuss the pronunciation goals that we, as teachers, want our learners to aspire to, in terms of comprehensibility and intelligibility, and how our utopian ideals are changing as we realize the need to be more realistic in what we expect...
Jill Murray
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International Conference 2018
Featured Session
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In language assessment, grades for fluency are usually based on a candidate’s ability to speak smoothly and to minimize hesitation, self-correction, repetition, and the frequency and length of pauses. For example, in the category of discourse management, Cambridge proficiency descriptors value the ability “to produce extended stretches of discourse with very little hesitation.” IELTS fluency and coherence descriptors, value the...
Steven Herder
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International Conference 2018
Featured Session
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Complexity, Accuracy, and Fluency (CAF) were first introduced as measurable constructs indicating linguistic gains. Researchers agree on definitions of accuracy and complexity, yet there are many interpretations of fluency. For Exploring EFL Fluency in Asia (Palgrave, 2014), we decided that each author should define fluency from their own perspective. I will start by introducing a range of fluency definitions found in our book, and then address the vital...
Ki Hun Kim
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International Conference 2018
Featured Session
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In EFL situations like that of Korea, where most people don’t need to speak English in their everyday lives, the focus on fluency in English matters only on standardized tests. Moreover, almost all standardized English tests in Korea concentrate on assessing reading comprehension, even though they include some listening, and indirect speaking and writing questions. That’s why, while learners of English ideally need fluency in the so-called four skills,...
Jill Hadfield
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International Conference 2018
Featured Session
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One of the great feel-good words in education technology is "interactivity." From whiteboards to virtual environments, "interaction" is everywhere. But the term carries two implicit suggestions. First, it implies that "interaction" takes place between human and machine, rather than human and human. The second suggestion is a simplistic idea that educational technology equates with learning that involves interaction (humanㅡmachine) and is good; whereas the...
Gangwon Summer University Teachers' Conference
July 14, 2018 - 12:00amSaturday, July 14
9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Kangwon National University, Chuncheon
Education Building #4, Room 305 (Room to be confirmed)
5,000 won for KOTESOL members / 10,000 won for non-members
RSVP please — Only 30 seats available!
Final Schedule
9:00—9:15 Coffee and Registration
9:15—12:15 Morning Presentations
9:15 Julian Warmington: Structures and Sausages: Generation Climate Change
10:00 John Breckenfeld: Multiple Ways to Utilise Songs in the ELT Classroom
10:45 Dan Svoboda: M-cubed: Modern Mind Mapping...
President's Message -- June
President's Message
By KOTESOL President, Dr. David E. Shaffer
Spring is in full swing across the nation, bringing with it its typical brightness, warmth, and liveliness. The same can be equally said of Korea TESOL. Chapters have held conferences in the north, the southeast, and the southwest. Chapters everywhere are holding meetings and workshops. And one chapter has been the primary force behind this year’s National Conference. KOTESOL chapters have been very much alive this spring, testimony that KOTESOL is very much alive and well. A rough count reveals that nearly 40 KOTESOL...
Scott Thornbury
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International Conference 2018
Plenary Session
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Fluency is a slippery concept: we think we know it when we hear it, but we have a lot of trouble trying to define it. And even more trouble trying to teach it! Various contributing factors have been proposed, including speech rate, lack of pausing, accent, vocabulary range, idiomaticity and grammatical accuracy but it’s not always clear which of these factors are key, nor which are teachable. In this talk we will together assess a speaker’s fluency, and then address the...
Stephen Krashen
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International Conference 2018
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I present the insights of two amazing polyglots, second language acquirers who have had a tremendous amount of experience acquiring different languages in different situations. My sources of information are their writings and my conversations with them. Their books were written before they were aware of current research and theory in second language acquisition: They came to their understandings from their own experiences. Here are my conclusions: (a) The polyglots...
Invited Speakers -- 2018 International Conference
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Plenary Speakers
Stephen Krashen
The Secrets of Hyper-polyglots
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Scott Thornbury
Fluency and How to Achieve It
What We Talk About When We Talk About Interaction
Yilin SunFocusing on EMI and PDL in Fostering Fluency: Implications and Strategies
Ki Hun Kim (김기훈)Field Manual on Building Up Reading Fluency in English
Steven HerderUnderstanderstanding and Increasing the Role of Fluency in EFL
Jill MurrayThe Pragmatics of Fluency and Disfluency: Teaching and Testing...
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL August Chapter Meeting
August 11, 2018 - 12:00am
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter August Meeting.
––– No Reflective Practice Session Scheduled –––
––– MAIN MEETING SCHEDULE –––
Time: 2nd Saturday, August 11, 2018, 1:45ㅡ5:00 pm
Location: Gwangju National University of Education (GNUE), Teacher Training Center (교사교육센터) 1st Floor; Room 811. Detailed directions HERE.
1:45 pm: Sign-in and Meet-and-Greet (Admission: Free for newcomers. Membership welcomed.)
2:00ㅡ2:50 pm: Presentation: Part 1
ㅡ A Framework for Explaining Activities and Games to Learners with Limited English
ㅡ Andrew...
2018 June Workshop - Jeonju-North Jeolla
June 9, 2018 - 2:45pm to 5:00pm
Are you ready for our next workshop? It is on Saturday, June 9 in Jeonju University’s Star Center. We start at 2:45 in the afternoon and welcome anyone with an interest in improving their English teaching. As usual, we have two great speakers we are looking forward to learning from.
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10+ Tips to Increase your Professional Posture Aaron SnowbergerABSTRACT
Over the years, I've collected numerous tips for better teaching, better presentations, making course materials, and presenting your best professional face to the world - both in person and online. This talk will...
Promotional Session Application 2019
Please use this form to submit your promotional sessions for the KOTESOL International Conference. The Deadline for submission is September 1st, 2019.
Promotional sessions are only available to KOTESOL Organizational Partners. See more information about partnership here.
(Please note: Submissions are now closed for regular concurrent presentations. This page is only for promotional sessions.)
Suwon-Gyeonggi KOTESOL June Workshop
June 9, 2018 - 10:00am to 1:00pmDate: Saturday, June 9th, 2018.
Time: 10:00am~1:00pm
Place: Teacher Training Center (교사교육센터), Rm. 101, Gyeongin National University of Education, Gyeonggi (Anyang) Campus
Topic: Key Competencies Oriented English Curriculum Revision and A.I. Assisted English Class
Details:
The Suwon-Gyeonggi KOTESOL chapter’s June workshop features one speaker,YounghoonSohn presenting “Key Competencies Oriented English Curriculum Revision and A.I. Assisted English Class”
As always, attendance is free and refreshments will be provided.
Questions or comments...
June 2018 Issue of KOTESOL News Is Out!
The June 2018 issue of our monthly email newsletter, KOTESOL News, is in inboxes now! It was sent on June 2 to 1,999 subscribers. Among the features are information about an international exchange opportunity for university students, a chance to present at our international conference, and the release of the Summer 2018 issue of The English Connection. Read, share, or subscribe here.
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL July Chapter Meeting
July 14, 2018 - 12:00am
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter July Meeting.
––– Morning Reflective Practice Session –––
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (2nd Sat., July 14)
Location: Coffee Lab Mujii, near GNUE. (Ground floor of 광주우리교회 Building. Map at bottom.)
ㅡ Topic: Mapping Classroom Action
ㅡ Facilitator: Bryan Hale
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Time: 2nd Saturday, July 14, 2018, 1:45ㅡ5:00 pm
Location: Gwangju National University of Education (GNUE), Teacher Training Center (교사교육센터) 1st Floor; Room 811. Detailed directions HERE.
1:45 pm: Sign-in and Meet-...
International Exchange Opportunity for University Students
Give your university students a special opportunity to learn more about intercultural relations and global leadership: endorse them to represent Korea at the 21st Asian Youth Forum (AYF 21), to be held in Kyoto, Japan, October 31-November 6.
What Is AYF?
For AYF 21, students aged 18-25 from all around Asia will gather in Kyoto for a week of academic seminars, sightseeing, and cross-cultural workshops. Additional information, including an overview of the schedule and prices, is available in the attached publicity flyer.
How Can Students Apply?
Students who are...
Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter and Presentation Meeting
June 30, 2018 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
KOTESOL Reflective Practice Workshop
For our June Chapter Meeting, we would like to have an indepth, participant-focused session in which participants may look at their personal teaching practice, reflect and discuss with other teachers what they wish to focus on.
Reflective Practice is a methodology, inspired by the scholars Kolbs and Gibbs. Reflective practice is a way of studying your own experiences to improve the way you work. It is very useful for many fields and especially for education professionals who want to carry on learning throughout their lives. The...
Deadline Extended for the International Conference Call for Proposals
Did you miss the May 31st deadline for the Korea TESOL International Conference call for proposals? Don't despair! The International Conference Committee has extended the deadline to Sunday, June 3rd.
If you already sent in your proposal, congratulations you can relax. If you haven't, but wanted to, you now have the weekend to submit.
The International Conference will be held October 13-14, 2018 at Sookmyeong Women's University in Seoul. The 2018 theme is Focus on Fluency.
We welcome presentation proposals on all topics relevant to ELT. However, we are...
Deadline Extended for the International Conference Call for Proposals
Did you miss the May 31st deadline for the Korea TESOL International Conference call for proposals? Don't despair! The International Conference Committee has extended the deadline to Sunday, June 3rd.
If you already sent in your proposal, congratulations you can relax. If you haven't, but wanted to, you now have the weekend to submit.
The International Conference will be held October 13-14, 2018 at Sookmyeong Women's University in Seoul. The 2018 theme is Focus on Fluency.
We welcome presentation proposals on all topics relevant to ELT. However, we are...
TEC - The Summer 2018 Issue Now Online
Is storytelling a brainy idea? Is there actually a book that applies SLA to ELT? How young to teach EFL? Is ER for elementary school? What was TESOL 2018 like? What will KOTESOL 2018 be like? Does theme-based instruction make a lot of sense? Does reflective practice with an Asian focus? What are collaborative reflective practice cards? And who the heck is Rhea?
The asnswers to all these pressing questions are in the most recent issue of The English Connection ㅡ your Summer TEC.
Start your Summer ELT reading today.
Web: https://koreatesol.org/content/english-connection-...
Seoul Chapter 2018 June Social
June 14, 2018 - 8:00pm to 9:00pmHello everyone,
Our next monthly social is coming up soon!
Our socials offer a wonderful chance to meet, mix, and mingle with other English educators in a fun, social environment. This is both a time to have fun, network, and maybe even crowd-source solutions to any teaching dilemmas you are currently facing; after all KOTESOL's main purpose is 'Teachers helping Teachers'.
We would love to see as many members (and non-members) there as possible!
We will look forward to seeing you!
For more information, click one of the following links below:
https...
Seoul Chapter 2018 June Workshop
June 16, 2018 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm2:00~2:29 On-site registration
2:30~5:00 Workshop
5:01~6:00 Coffee and chat (at a coffee shop around the venue)
To pre-register, click here.
To find Injaegwan, click here.
Yongin KOTESOL Workshop and Summer BBQ
June 9, 2018 - 12:45pm
Join us for this year's Workshop and Summer Kickoff BBQ!
WHERE and WHEN
We will start gathering around 1:30 p.m. (ShallomKwon Building) Workshop starts at 2 p.m. and we will transition over to the picnic area (InsaKwon Building) around 4-4:30 p.m. (See pictures below)
Talking About Talking with Leonie Overbeek
How do you raise a problematic subject with your students?
When are they old enough to discuss injustice?
What do you need to talk about if you are concerned with social justice?
As a member of the KOTESOL Social Justice SIG (special...
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL June Chapter Meeting
June 9, 2018 - 12:00am
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter June Meeting
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––– Morning Reflective Practice Session –––
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (2nd Sat., June 9)
Location: Coffee Lab Mujii, near GNUE. (Ground floor of 광주우리교회 Building. Map at bottom.)
ㅡ Topic: Are You Teaching Critical Thinking?
ㅡ Facilitator: Jocelyn Wright
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Time: 2nd Saturday, June 9, 2018, 1:45ㅡ5:00 pm
Location: Gwangju National University of Education (GNUE), Teacher Training Center (교사교육센터) 1st Floor; Room 811. Detailed directions HERE.
1:45 pm: Sign-...