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Well-Being SIG - Audiobook & Walk (Changwon)
Join us for a unique walking book club experience where we combine fresh air, movement, and storytelling! - Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - Starting Point: Changwon Bus Terminal (next to HomePlus) - Date & Time: Weds, 2025.10.08 / 9am - Route: From Changwon Bus...Events September 29, 2025
National Elections - Oct. 1-19
The voting period for the 2025 KOTESOL national elections is about to begin (October 1-19). Voting is online; look for your ballot in your email inbox on October 1. It should be there in the early morning. Ballots are being sent to all current (paid-in) KOTESOL members whose...Events Nominations & Elections Committee September 29, 2025
Bridging Language through Visuals and Pop Culture - JNJ Workshop
Courtney McLaren - Fandom in the Classroom What is fandom? What do fans do? Does fandom have a place in the classroom? As fan culture becomes increasingly mainstream, the ways in which fans engage with texts, each other, and the world create valuable opportunities...Events Jeonju-North Jeolla September 30, 2025
Christian Teachers SIG Book Club
The Christian Teachers SIG Book Club will meet on November 12 to discuss the 9th chapter of David Smith's On Christian Teaching. You can register here to receive the Zoom link by email on the day of our next meeting.Events Christian Teachers October 7, 2025
SEOUL KOTESOL NOVEMBER MEETING (VENUE CHANGE!)
Bringing Lessons to Life: The Hands-On Power of Delta Module 2 Abstract: The Cambridge Delta is widely recognized as one of the most respected qualifications for experienced English language teachers, offering a solid framework for deepening both...Events Seoul October 22, 2025
Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter - Reflective Practices with Korea TESOL Reflective Language Teacher Award 2025 Winner - Christopher Miller
Reflecting on Critical Incidents to Enhance Your Teaching Performance Join us online for an evening with the Korea TESOL Reflective Language Teacher Award 2025 Winner - Christopher Miller. John Dewey (1933) famously claimed that the core predispositions for engaging...Events Busan-Gyeongsang-Daegu Chapter October 27, 2025
National Council Meeting
All members are invited to participate in the final National Council meeting of 2025: Sunday, December 7 13:00-17:00 Zoom The agenda will include approving the national budget for the coming year, finalizing the 2026 Policies & Procedures Manual, appointing...Events November 2, 2025
Jeonju North Jeolla December 2025 Workshop
Workshop Presenter: JeongEun Lim Workshop Title: Innovating EFL Education in the Age of AI: Speak, PLANG, and PengTalk Abstract This workshop explores how AI-powered tools are reshaping English education in Korea. Focusing on Speak, PLANG, and PengTalk, we will examine how...Events Jeonju-North Jeolla November 2, 2025
2025 DCC End of the Year Party
Join the DCC as we celebrate the end of the year! When: Sunday, December 14th, at 17:30 Where: Ashely's Restaurant at Shinsegae, Cheonan Kakao: 43, Mannam-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do [KakaoMap] Ashley https://kko.kakao.com/...Events Daejeon-Chungcheong November 18, 2025
Christian Teachers Book Club
The Christian Teachers SIG book club will meet on December 10 to discuss chapter 10 of David Smith's On Christian Teaching. You can register here to receive the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/H6uBCULxesKQCVfp6.Events Christian Teachers November 20, 2025
Well-Being SIG - Hike and Lunch (Palyongsan, Changwon)
JOIN THE WELL-BEING SIG FOR A DAY OUT IN NATURE WITH GREAT PEOPLE In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks - John Muir. Let's go for a fun hike up Palyongsan. It is a relatively easy hike with stunning views of Bongam reservoir, Masan's shipyard,...Events November 22, 2025
Seoul KOTESOL-3rd Annual End of Year Dinner
Greetings, As 2025 draws to a close, Seoul KOTESOL wishes to extend a cordial invitation to our annual end of year dinner. We have held this event for the last few years and it has always been a great opportunity to connect and reflect with those in and around the Seoul KOTESOL...Events Seoul December 1, 2025
Busan-Gyeongsang-Daegu - 2nd Annual Christmas Brunch 2025
CHRISTMAS BRUNCH IN BUSAN ...Events Busan-Gyeongsang-Daegu Chapter December 1, 2025
Evaluations: From Comments to Classroom Impact
It is the end of the year, and for many of us, the end of the semester. You know what that means. It means it’s time for students to evaluate their teachers. This week, we will examine how teacher evaluations influence everyday classroom practice and teachers’ professional...Events Classroom Management December 8, 2025
GYOKO Christmas Potluck
Next Saturday, December 20th, GYOKO will host its first official Christmas Party, and we would like to invite you to celebrate the end of 2025 with us. The event will be held at the Ssople Party Room close to Paldalmun Gate in Suwon, from 1 pm to 4 pm. You will...Events Gyeonggi [Suwon, Yongin] December 14, 2025
KOTESOL Connections Day + Chapter Leaders Retreat 2026
KOTESOL Connections Day (KCD) is a day of engagement, networking, and fostering community. All KOTESOL members are warmly invited to attend our annual KOTESOL Connections Day. This event offers members the opportunity to learn about KOTESOL committees, chapters, and...Events Membership Committee December 30, 2025
Gangwon KOTESOL: Navigating Google Drive with Kara Waggoner
Date and Time: Korea: 11:00 a.m. (KST), Saturday January 24th U.S.A. (Michigan): 9:00 p.m. (EST), Friday January 23 https://kangwon-ac-kr.zoom.us/j/86831446534 Meeting ID: 868 3144 6534 Getting Organized: A Practical Guide to Google Drive for Language Teachers...Events Gangwon December 30, 2025
Well-Being SIG - An Evening with Stellar Artist, Claudia Tumba
Beyond Academia - A talk on how to be creative whilst being a busy professional Outside of my day-to-day work as an EFL instructor, I am also an author, actor, and public speaker. In this talk, I will reflect on how I sustain creativity alongside a busy teaching...Events January 2, 2026
BusanGD Chapter: Frozen Trivia Night (Zoom)
Join us for a Frozen: “Let It Go” themed Trivia Night, a free online event open to everyone. Whether you come on your own or form a team with friends, expect an evening of fun, laughter, and a little friendly competition. As this is an online trivia night, we are working on...Events Busan-Gyeongsang-Daegu Chapter January 2, 2026
BusanGD Chapter: (DPI) Dr. Natalie Thibault - Toward Meaningful Student-Faculty Interactions in Higher Education
Toward Meaningful Student-Faculty Interactions in Higher Education This workshop will explore practical ways for educators to have more frequent and meaningful interactions with students, especially in university classes. Through knowledge-sharing, ideation, and...Events Busan-Gyeongsang-Daegu Chapter January 2, 2026
BusanGD Chapter: Copy this Lesson - Lesson Plan and Materials Swap (Zoom)
JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF TEACHING RESOURCES SWAPPING! Come see one of Danny's most helpful and well-liked (according to his students’ exit surveys) lessons, materials, and activities at our online swap! Danny will start by showing a few of his own materials and...Events Busan-Gyeongsang-Daegu Chapter January 2, 2026
BusanGD Chapter: (DPI) Ina Udonava - Starting a Business in Korea
Curious about launching your own business in Korea? SATURDAY, 21 MARCH, 2026 / 5PM - 6PM / ONLINE This talk introduces the OASIS...Events Busan-Gyeongsang-Daegu Chapter January 2, 2026
BusanGD Chapter: (DPI) Dr. Milan Devi LaBrey - Emotional Social Intelligence
You loved her at the 2025 International Conference! You loved her during her recent Tedx Talk, and you will love her on April 16, 2026, at 7 PM, when she expands on her revolutionary talk, honing it especially for KOTESOL and Busan-Gyeongsang-Daegu KOTESOL members! We hope...Events Busan-Gyeongsang-Daegu Chapter January 2, 2026
BusanGD: Cherry Blossom Walk & Hanbok Experience (Busan)
The Busan-Gyeongsang-Daegu Chapter is delighted to host a Cherry Blossom Walk & Hanbok Experience on Saturday, 18 April 2026 in Busan, made possible by the generous support of the Busan Global City Foundation. Thanks to the city’s generosity, the KOTESOL BGD Chapter...Events Busan-Gyeongsang-Daegu Chapter January 2, 2026
BusanGD Chapter: Dr. Meerbek Kudaibergenov - Social Approaches in ELT Research: Ethnography, Duo-ethnography, and Narrative inquiry (In collaboration with the Research SIG)
Please join us on Saturday, 6 June 2026, at 4 pm for an academic talk with Dr. Meerbek Kudaibergenov (SeoulTech) on 'Social Approaches in ELT Research: Ethnography, Duo-ethnography, and Narrative Inquiry.' "In this presentation, I introduce three major social approaches that...Events Busan-Gyeongsang-Daegu Chapter January 2, 2026