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Free Online PD This Week
In the coming week (Feb. 9-15), there are several very interesting and FREE online ELT events that you might wish to take advantage of for professional development: a webinar with Scott Thornbury, conferences in Uruguay (South America) and Georgia (Europe), and a web carnival in...News Calendars of Events February 7, 2022
DCC 2022 Online Workshop Series: Michael Griffin
Presenter: Michael Griffin Date and Time: Weds Feb 23rd, 8pm - 9pm. Presentation: Kick-starting Your Professional Development in 2022 Abstract: This interactive session will focus on giving practicing teachers ideas and considerations for their own professional...News Daejeon-Chungcheong February 7, 2022
Volunteer as a Zoom Host for KOTESOL2022!
The 2022 KOTESOL International Conference is looking for responsible KOTESOL members to serve as Zoom hosts throughout the conference! If you are a reliable person with a Zoom account (Pro or higher preferred, but not required), a small amount of tech-savvy, and a...News 2022 Korea TESOL International Conference February 28, 2022
TEC - The Spring 2022 Issue Now Online
It's March – hey hey! It's a holiday (3/1) – hurray! And the Spring issue of TEC is here – Oh, yay! This issue of The English Connection is the KOTESOL 2022 International Conference pre-conference edition – woohoo – featuring information on the...News The English Connection (TEC) February 28, 2022
DCC 2022 Online Workshop Series: Heidi Vande Voort Nam & Anjee DiSanto
Presenters: Heidi Vande Voort Nam and Anjee DiSanto Date and Time: Weds March 23rd, 8pm - 9pm Presentation: Going Back to Teaching In-class - For Good (?) We hope you are alright and that the start of the new semester is treating you well. I'm sure we've...News Daejeon-Chungcheong March 10, 2022
Korea TESOL Journal 17-2 Online Now
The Korea TESOL Journal (Volume 17, Number 2) is now available online for reading and downloading by our KOTESOL membership - just in time for your spring reading pleasure. You will find it filled with interesting research on ELT related to the Korean context: 8 research papers...News Korea TESOL Journal March 23, 2022
DCC 2022 Online Workshop Series: Jacqueline Creed
Presenter: Jacqueline Creed Date and Time: Weds April 27th, 8pm - 9pm Presentation: ESL Teaching Strategies to Engage Shy Students Summary: Have you ever tried a new speaking activity with your students only to be met by stares and silence? Together, we will discuss...News Daejeon-Chungcheong March 29, 2022
National Council Guidance on Potential Changes to Social Distancing
At the KOTESOL National Council meeting on April 10th, 2022, Council discussed reports that social distancing rules may be changed or dropped in Korea in the near future, and agreed on policy to guide KOTESOL event organizers if there are changes. If social...News President's Corner April 10, 2022
Expressions of Interest Sought: Hosting a Fall 2022 National Conference
KOTESOL National Council is seeking expressions of interest in hosting a fall (likely October or November) 2022 national conference, potentially face-to-face or hybrid face-to-face and online. This is an informal call for expressions of interest, not a formal proposal...News President's Corner April 10, 2022
Membership Perk: Discount on Bridge - Online Testing Summit
KOTESOL members receive ALL-ACCESS passes when they register using the special code (available on this member-only access webpage) for the Bridge online Testing Summit, courtesy of our friends at Bridge Education! Here are details from Bridge:...News Membership Committee April 17, 2022
Conference Program Booklet now available
The conference program booklet (Abstracts & Presenters' Profiles) is now available on the KOTESOL Website - https://koreatesol.org/ic2022Abstracts-Profiles Of course you can get more information on the KOTESOL Conference Website - https://koreatesol.org/ic2022 and...News 2022 Korea TESOL International Conference April 26, 2022
KOTESOL Annual Awards Announced at IC2022
Announced at the opening ceremony of the 29th Korea TESOL International Conference by President Bryan Hale were the recipients of the following 2022 awards: Reflective Language Teacher of the Year Award -- Brian Raisbeck Dr. Thomas Farrell, the founder of the award,...News Publications May 2, 2022
2022 KOTESOL International Conference: By the Numbers
Thanks to everyone who participated in the 29th Korea TESOL International Conference! Your support and enthusiasm truly made the conference a tremendous success. KOTESOL 2022 by the numbers 145 sessions, including 20 featured/invited sessions 67...News 2022 Korea TESOL International Conference May 6, 2022
DCC 2022 Online Workshop Series: Roger Fusselman
Presenter: Roger Fusselman Date and Time: Thursday, May 26th, 8pm - 9pm Presentation: Teaching Improv to EFL College Students Online Abstract: Improvisational theater (a.k.a. improv) is not easily teachable in an online real-time format. It is a highly physical...News Daejeon-Chungcheong May 10, 2022
Website Development - Invitation for Bids
KOTESOL seeks responsible bids from qualified website developers to design and build our next generation website. See the Invitation for Bids and Scope of Work, attached. Deadline for Bids, June 4th.News KOTESOL May 14, 2022
TEC - The Summer 2022 Issue Now Online
Games are fun, of course, but to be efficacious in the language learning classroom; they need to be engaging, challenging, rewarding. This Summer issue of The English Connection follows our IC Squire–Steinkuehler duo of featured sessions with this special TEC edition on Games...News The English Connection (TEC) May 31, 2022
KOTESOL Podcasts
Have you wanted to listen to or re-listen to a KOTESOL podcast, but have had a hard time tracking it down? Or missed an important podcast altogether? Problem solved! We have now created a KOTESOL Podcasts webpage where all of KOTESOL's podcasts have been archived. At present...News Publications June 6, 2022
Membership Perk: 1 Free Month of Education Perfect
KOTESOL members can enjoy a free month of access to Education Perfect's English & EAL subjects! Your complimentary 30-day subscription includes access to digital resources focusing on various language skills and grammar points, a selection of assessment tools, and...News Membership Committee June 28, 2022
Anaheim TESOL Conference Free!
KOTESOL is pleased to co-sponsor this Free online conference for teachers of English. Sun. Aug 7, 2022: 09:00 – 13:15 (Korea Time). Featuring internationally acclaimed TESOL professors from Anaheim University: Masatoshi Sato, Rod Ellis, David Nunan and Sandra McKay...News Conferences July 30, 2022
KOTESOL Seeks National Treasurer
KOTESOL is currently seeking a new national treasurer. Our outgoing treasurer, Danielle Kinnison, is leaving Korea. She will be greatly missed! But her departure does mean there is an opportunity for somebody detail-oriented and responsible to contribute to KOTESOL in...News President's Corner August 1, 2022
'Rules and Reasons' in the Language Classroom - Virtual Session
A virtual session presented by the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Chapter of KOTESOL 'Rules and Reasons' in the Language Classroom - Virtual Session Dr. Crayton Walker Tuesday Sept 13th 7pm KST FREE TO ATTEND Join via Zoom Meeting ID: 898 5677 0043 Passcode:...News Daegu-Gyeongbuk August 13, 2022
KOTESOL Seeks Bids for Bookkeeping Work
KOTESOL is seeking bids for a candidate to carry out bookkeeping work and other duties supporting our treasury needs. Preferred candidate qualifications: Fluency in Korean. Proficiency in English. Experience with finances and bookkeeping. Experience with/knowledge...News President's Corner August 31, 2022
TEC - The Autumn 2022 Issue Now Online
As the recent cool breezes tiptoe out of August and signal the changing of the seasons, back-to-school routines, and oncoming autumnal colors of our autumnal foliage, KOTESOL Publications announces the Autumn 2022 issue of The English Connection (TEC 26-3) -- now online for your...News The English Connection (TEC) August 31, 2022
Call for Proposed Amendments to Constitution & Bylaws
KOTESOL's Annual Business Meeting (ABM) will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, starting at 7 p.m., in accordance with the KOTESOL Constitution & Bylaws. (Find information about attending the ABM here.) During the ABM, any proposed amendments...News President's Corner August 31, 2022
2022 National Council Nominations
It is that time of year again for Korea TESOL's annual nominations for elected positions on the National Council. The nomination period is opening soon (September 9) and will remain open through September 29, 2022. For more information on the nomination and election...News Nominations & Elections Committee August 31, 2022