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Business Sponsors and Membership Card Benefits
Busan-Gyeongnam KOTESOL would like to thank our sponsors. We are partnered with local businesses to offer promotions and advertisements, and in exchange, we are able to add even more benefits to being a KOTESOL member.
Galmegi Brewing - One free beer with a pizza order!
58 Busandaehak-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan (Pusan National University location) 3rd floor of Paris Baguette building +82-10-3782-6116
MikeBike - Receive a free pair of cycling socks and water bottle when you get a bike tune-up!
497-30, 1st Floor Suyoung-Gu, Suyoung-Dong Busan, South...
18. Research Committee Chair
Dr. Ian Moodie is a tenured professor in the Department of English Education at Mokpo National University in Muan-gun, Korea. He has a PhD in linguistics and an MA in applied linguistics, and his areas of interest are language teacher cognition, language teacher commitment, language teacher professionalism, and language teacher development. One of his current projects is investigating aspects of workplace psychology and professionalism among expatriate English teachers in Asia. His publications have appeared in Applied Linguistics, The Modern Language Journal, TESOL Quarterly, Language...
National Council Meeting Held
The National Council meeting was held in Seoul on December 3rd at Sookmyung Women's University's Injae-gwan. The main actions of the meeting follow:
Standing Committee Chairs Approved
ㅡ Financial Affairs: Dr. Joo-Kyung Park
ㅡ Publications: James F. Kimball
ㅡ Membership: Lindsay Herron
ㅡ International Outreach: Allison Bill
ㅡ Publicity: Kathleen Kelley
ㅡ Technologies: John Phillips
ㅡ Research: Colin Walker
National Conference 2018 Approved
ㅡ Chair: Stewart Gray
ㅡ Date: May 12, 2018
ㅡ Venue: Kangnam University, Yongin...
20. Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter President
Gabriela Villafradez is an English teacher from the UK, with a rich background in language education spanning over seven years across diverse global contexts. Holding a BSc in psychology from Goldsmiths, University of London, she furthered her academic pursuits with an MA in applied linguistics and TESOL from the University of Leicester, specializing in sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, and language and culture.
Her dedication to pedagogical distinction is evident in her proactive approach to fostering a supportive learning environment, where students are empowered to embrace...
10. International Conference Committee Chair
Rhea Metituk began her career teaching health education in an HIV/AIDS NGO in Africa. Since her “pivot Asia” move in 2002, she has been based in Seoul, Busan, Ulsan and now again in Seoul. She has an MA in rhetorical writing and digital media, and currently is at Myongju University. She is researching blended learning methods for teaching conversation. Her academic interests include rhetorical analysis: study of appeals in communication using pathos, ethos, and logos, as well as media literacy and using creativity in digital media. She has served as Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter president,...
06. Immediate Past President
Bryan Hale is an English language teacher from Australia. He currently teaches at the Foreign Language High School in Naju, Jeollanamdo, and his previous experience includes both public and hagwon teaching with all age groups, but especially teenagers. Bryan has a Master of Applied Linguistics (TESOL) through the University of New England in Australia. He is particularly interested in playfulness and spontaneity in the English as a Foreign Language classroom. Bryan’s previous roles within KOTESOL include Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter president, Reflective Practice SIG co-facilitator, and KOTESOL...
05. Secretary
Heidi Vande Voort Nam teaches English education and general English courses at Chongshin University in Seoul. She holds an MA in TEFL/TESL from the University of Birmingham Centre for English Language Studies. Heidi holds a lifetime membership in KOTESOL, and she has been participating in KOTESOL in various roles since 2003. As co-facilitator of the Christian Teacher’s SIG, she has organized symposiums and social events for Christian teachers, and she was chair of the 2016 Christians in ELT International Conference. Heidi also serves as an administrator for the KOTESOL Facebook Group and a...
04. Treasurer
Jocelyn Wright is a professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Mokpo National University. She has previously served KOTESOL as the founder and first coordinator of the Social Justice (Critical Educators in Korea) Special Interest Group (SIG), a founder and facilitator of the Gwangju-Jeonnam branch of the Reflective Practice SIG, an officer-at-large and membership coordinator for the Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter, and a member of the International Conference Committee. Her main areas of academic interest are peace linguistics, peace (language) education, and peace...
03. Second Vice-President
Wesley Martin has been living in South Korea off and on for more than five years, and he is currently teaching at a private academy (hagwon). He also has experience teaching ESL and linguistics to a variety of backgrounds at the university level. He has studied several languages, including Spanish and Korean, and is most interested in teaching and learning vocabulary. He has an MA in linguistics from the University of Iowa.
02. First Vice-President
Mike Peacock is originally from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. He has been living in the Daejeon area for 21 years. Mike has been teaching English at Woosong University's Culinary Arts Department for the past 15 years and is currently in my 17th year at Woosong. He has previously served the Daejeon Chapter as 2nd VP, 1st VP, and is currently serving his 10th year as chapter president.
01. National President
Dr. Lindsay N. Herron has been teaching at Gwangju National University of Education since 2008. Prior to that, she taught English on a Fulbright grant at a high school in Jeju-do. She has an MA in cinema studies (New York University, USA); an MSEd in literacy, culture, and language education (LCLE; Indiana University, USA); a graduate certificate in learning sciences, media, and technology (LSMT; Indiana University, USA); and a CELTA and CELTA-YL Extension. Most recently, she obtained her doctorate in LCLE (Indiana University, USA).
A lifetime member of KOTESOL, Lindsay is also...
2018 KOTESOL National Conference
Archived Page.
Crossing Borders: Korean ELT in the Modern World
Date: 12 May 2018 (Saturday)
Venue: Kangnam University, Yongin
Download here: Program book
Or you may use the link at the bottom of this page. Plenary Session: Barbara Hoskins Sakamoto
“Designing EFL Materials that Work”
Invited Speaker: Dr. Kyungsook Yeum“Global Leadership in TESOL and the Pathways”
PRELIMINARY LIST OF PRESENTATIONS(The Call for Presentations has closed)
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULEProvisional ...
Call for Conference Papers!
Venue: Sookmyung Women's University
Research: 25 min
Workshop: 45 min
First timer’s takeaway: 10 min (sharing of teaching experience or tips of teaching)
Opening: December 1, 2017
Closing: March 4, 2018
Format: All proposals must include a title with description of the workshop/research/takeaway at least 250 words in length.
Biographical information (with cell phone number, email address, and passport size photo) in not more than 70 words should also be included. Your proposal and bio should be written in Times Roman 12, single space and should...
TEC - The Winter 2017 Issue Now Online
The English Connection, Winter 2017, is now online for your reading pleasure (and professional interest). As you "chill out" over the winter months and think about honing your teaching skills and ELT knowledge, pick up or download The English Connection to read up on what others are doing and thinking about, and on what's available.
Some of these are an interactive method for noticing errors, a personal perspective on University teaching, scaffolding beginners, tips for classroom motivation, teaching Korean history via CBI, and thoughts on whether bto do a PhD.
Dr....
Professional Development Videos (Free) (Webinars, etc)
The following information was initially provided by Joe McVeigh on the TESOL International "MyTESOL Lounge."
Pearson, OUP, and many ESL publishers regularly provide free professional development opportunities for teachers in the form of webinars. Usually teachers are asked to register or to provide contact information, but on the whole they are free of charge.
See the listing below of archived webinars and other resources from some major ELT publishers, plus TESOL and the U.S. Department of State. There are two disadvantages to watching a recording, rather than a live...
December 2017 Issue of KOTESOL News Sent
Close out the year with KOTESOL! The December 2017 issue of KOTESOL News, sent on December 1, 2017, to 1,983 subscribers, includes information about upcoming events, opportunities to represent KOTESOL overseas, calls for presentation proposals for regional conferences, and more. Read, share, or subscribe here.
Represent KOTESOL at the 2018 TESOL International or IATEFL conferences
How would you like to represent KOTESOL at the 2018 TESOL International or IATEFL Conferences? KOTESOL is looking for a representative for:
the 2018 TESOL International conference, to be held on March 27-30, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The Affiliate Leaders' Workshop is on the 27th. the 2018 IATEFL conference, April 9-13, 2018 in Brighton, England. The Associates' Day is April 9th.There are a number of reasons why we send representatives to partner conferences. These include (but are not limited to): • fulfilling certain partnership agreements • learning about how other...
Daegu-Gyeongbuk KOTESOL Pizza Party - December 2 at 3PM
December 2, 2017 - 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Greetings!
Just a friendly reminder about the Daegu-Gyeongbuk KOTESOL chapter's last meeting of the year. We will be holding a social get together, with thechapter buying the first 9 pizzas. Members will be responsible for purchasing their own drinks. Come join us for stimulating conversation and good times. EtOH's is a few doors down from our old meeting location at Elmo's Study Cafe, in the downtown The event will start at 3PM. First come, first serve until we hit our 9 pizza limit. Hope to see everyone there.
Venue: EtOH's, Downtown Daegu
Directions: a) Take Exit 15...
Past Chapter Conferences
2020 Conference"Play It Again, 쌤! Revisitation, Reprise, Memory, Time"
Originally scheduled for March 14, 2020, at Gwangju National University of Education
Postponed due to COVID-19 until February 24, 2021, and presented online during the 2021 KOTESOL International Conference
(Original) Conference Information Page
(Original) Conference Schedule & Presentation Information
"Are We There Yet? Revisiting, Reflecting on, and Re-imagining Our ELT Goals"
March 9, 2019
Gwangju National University of Education
Conference...
Yongin KOTESOL December Workshop
December 9, 2017 - 1:30pm
December is here! "Second Tuesdays of the Month" continues at Kangnam University in Yongin!
Our Chapter wants to thank members and guests for a terrific turnout at the November conference. As we move further into the holiday season, we also begin to reflect on the year of 2017. We are excited to have a couple speakers who will help us think about our classrooms and our careers.
Featuring Michael Griffin and Michael Chesnut Title: Engaging with Narratives of English Language Teaching How Teaching Impacts Our Lives and We Impact StudentsTime: 120 Minutes
Abstract:...
Busan-Gyeongnam KOTESOL Chapter Meeting & Christmas Party
December 9, 2017 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Welcome to our official meeting for December, where we like to mix business with pleasure. Our December chapter meeting will be for discussion, games, and enjoying a Saturday afternoon overlooking the fine beach view.
***Wear RED or GREEN or SOMETHING CHRISTMAS to enter our raffle***
4-5pm BRAINSTORMING
At our last meeting we asked attendees to generate a list of what they wished to see from BgKOTESOL. In this follow-up, we will brainstorm plans of action. First part focus group, second part speed-dating style.
POLL ITEMS that were popular:
group activites/...Gangwon KOTESOL Chapter Meeting and Social Workshop - WONJU
December 9, 2017 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Critical thinking in EFL classes for all ages: Principles, approaches, and activities
Stewart Gray, Hanguk University of Foreign Studies
A familiar challenge to EFL teachers interested in promoting critical thinking is designing and implementing classes that permit and encourage these things. The focus of this workshop is to discuss a number of approaches to critical thinking in the EFL classroom. Attendees will get a list of useful and adaptable points for designing classes, interacting with students, encouraging them to interact, and managing and supporting their language...
Daejeon Chungcheong End of Year Party
December 16, 2017 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
It's almost time for the DCC End of Year Party!
The party takes place on the 16th December at Solpine Restaurant in Woosung University. We'll start off by having dinner; after that we'll do our secret santa event, then play board games together. Also, if you have any wintery snacks you'd like to bring (mince pies, gelt, stollen etc), please do so!
KOTESOL members, non-members, family and friends are all welcome - please bring everyone!
If you'd like to participate in the secret santa event, please spend no more than 15,000 won on the gift. Also, if you have any board...
2. KOTESOL Chapter & Other Events
& SIGs
The events of the various KOTESOL chapters and special interest groups throughout Korea.
Updated: June 1, 2025.
KOTESOL Events (Major)
KOTESOL Events (Other) ㅡ Domestic ELT Events ㅡ International ELT Events
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Some of the KOTESOL events are online, while others are face-to-face.
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05 Social Justice SIG: Winter Vacation Book Club.
16 Busan Chapter: January Webinar.
12 Busan...
Gwangju-Jeonnam KOTESOL December Chapter Meeting & Year-End Dinner
December 9, 2017 - 12:00am
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter December Meeting.
––– Morning Reflective Practice Session –––
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (2nd Sat., Dec. 9)
Location: Coffee Lab Mujii (formerly Aldersgate). Near GNUE, on ground floor of 광주우리교회 Building. Map at bottom.)
ㅡ Topic: Deal Yourself a Card (A Reflection Card)
ㅡ Facilitators: Maria Lisak & Lisa Cacaus
––– MAIN MEETING SCHEDULE –––
Time: Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, 1:45 - 5:00 pm
Location: Gwangju National University of Education (GNUE), Teacher Training Center (교사교육센터) 1st Floor; Room 811. Detailed...
02. First Vice-President
Michael Free is from Canada (Toronto and Montréal). He holds two master's degrees: in TEFL (University of Birmingham) and Arts (McMaster University). Michael has worked in Korea for more than ten years, primarily within the public school system, and always in the beautiful, spacious province of Gangwon. He is very active in professional development, organizing and presenting at conferences large and small, and doing teacher-training sessions whenever feasible. Michael was the chair of the 2016 KOTESOL National Conference in Wonju. His professional interests include pronunciation, English...
Leadership Retreat - Dec. 3
Interested in getting more involved in the workings of KOTESOL? Interested in learning more? Interested in contributing more? Volunteering your talents?
KOTESOL Leadership Retreat is on December 3 (Sun., 10:30 am - 4:45 pm) at Sookmyung Women's University in Seoul. See schedule below.
Sign-upComplete our web-form by November 25: http://tinyurl.com/17leadershipretreat
We will be in contact with you soon afterwards.
Inquiries (Mike Peacock): 2vp@koreatesol.org
Early Publications
Korea TESOL is pleased to offer publications from our early history.
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Language Teaching: The Korea TESOL Journal was the first publication of Korea TESOL (KOTESOL). A combination scholarly journal and newsletter, it was published from 1993 through 1997.All known issues...
Pre-KOTESOL
KOTESOL became a reality during the 1992-1993 period through the efforts of many people.
While the declaration of a new teachers association that was to become known as KOTESOL was made at the AETK-KATE Joint Conference at Han Nam University (Taejeon) October 24-25 1992, leaders from those two organizations, and others, were actively encoujraging teacher development long before the 1992 event.*
Among these, KOTESOL proudly identifies the Association of English Teachers in Korea (AETK) and the Korean Association of Teachers of English ("old KATE," not the organization now...
November 2017 Issue of KOTESOL News Sent
November is a great month for KOTESOL! The November issue of KOTESOL News, sent on 11/1/2017 to 1,988 subscribers, includes details about three upcoming regional conferences, the results of the KOTESOL national election, a new discount for members, and more. Read, share, or subscribe here.