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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...News Membership Committee June 1, 2018
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...News Membership Committee June 2, 2018
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...News President's Corner June 13, 2018
Korea TESOL Mid-Year Update
Interested in what KOTESOL has been doing lately and in what KOTESOL has to offer? The editors of TESOL Affiliate News recently asked me for an affiliate report for their publication. Below is the article submitted, to appear in their second issue this year of Affiliate News. It...News President's Corner July 22, 2018
Membership Discount on Pre-registration Fees for JALT2018
Our friends at JALT have shared a special offer for KOTESOL members: a discount on pre-registration fees for JALT2018! JALT's 44th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Exhibition will be held November 23-26, 2018, in...News Membership Committee July 23, 2018
August 2018 Issue of KOTESOL News Is Out!
Registration, grants, and discounts, oh my! Check out the August 2018 issue of KOTESOL News for a plethora of upcoming opportunities and helpful information. Share it with a friend or colleague! This issue was sent on August 1, 2018, to 1,996 subscribers.News Membership Committee August 2, 2018
Pre-register for the Korea TESOL International Conference
There are only a few weeks left to save money by pre-registering for the 2018 Korea TESOL International Conference. Hosted by Sookmyung Women’s University, the Korea TESOL International Conference, Oct. 13-14, 2018, attracts scholars, educators, and teachers from around the...News 2018 KOTESOL International Conference August 27, 2018
National Council Business “Meeting”
As an economizing measure, the National Council has decided not to schedule a face-to-face Council meeting this autumn. A number of items of business have arisen that need to be acted on before international conference time, the end of this term. As provided by the Bylaws, these...News President's Corner August 31, 2018
September 2018 Issue of KOTESOL News Is Out!
The September 2018 issue of KOTESOL News, our email newsletter, was sent to 1,998 subscribers on September 1, 2018. Highlights include information about pre-registering for the upcoming 2018 KOTESOL International Conference, a call for proposals for the Yongin Chapter Conference...News Membership Committee September 1, 2018
TEC - The Autumn 2018 Issue Now Online
Start off the new semester with some new ELT reading material from the Autumn 2018 issue of The English Connection ㅡ the International Conference Issue. You'll want to read the interview with Scott Thornbury (IC plenary speaker) and the "compelling content" by Stephen Krashen (...News The English Connection (TEC) September 6, 2018
Membership Perk: Discount on the Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk
Do you enjoy tales of the macabre, bizarre, or paranormal? Would you like to explore the streets and back alleys surrounding some of Seoul's most historic areas on foot, with an experienced guide? Would you enjoy learning more about the dark side of Seoul's past? If so, this...News Membership Committee September 16, 2018
Wishing You a "Happy Chuseok"
Happy Chuseok / 추석 / 秋夕! Coming upon us is one of the biggest and most traditional of Korean holidays, a family holiday for centuries. I hope that this Chuseok is an enjoyable and meaningful one for everyone in our KOTESOL family. Some of you will be heading to ancestral “...News President's Corner September 22, 2018
Online Ballot Invitations Sent
Online ballot invitations were sent via SurveyMonkey to all eligible current voters in KOTESOL. The "send" address is admin@koreatesol.org but please also check your spam filters. Email invitations were sent to your currently registered email address, as listed within your...News Nominations & Elections Committee September 26, 2018
Will this be your first Korea TESOL International Conference experience?
Will the 2018 Korea TESOL International Conference be your first? If so, consider attending the conference orientation session, Saturday at 10am in room 301. Conference veterans developed the orientation session to give newcomers an overview of what they can expect...News 2018 KOTESOL International Conference September 27, 2018
Do You Whova?
Make the most of your International Conference experience with the Whova conference app. The app will allow you to scroll through the conference agenda, read session abstracts so that you can plan your weekend. The app also provides additional networking...News 2018 KOTESOL International Conference October 5, 2018
Teachers Helping Teachers with Conference Set-up
Korea TESOL is teachers helping teachers. The International Conference Committee is looking for teachers to help teachers (and some student volunteers) on Friday evening as we prepare for the 26th annual Korea TESOL International Conference. Volunteers will help us...News 2018 KOTESOL International Conference October 5, 2018
KOTESOL News 2018 International Conference Edition Sent!
What's happening at the 2018 KOTESOL International Conference? This month's issue of KOTESOL News, sent on October 6, 2018, to nearly 2,000 subscribers, has the low-down! Learn about contests, apps, social events, open hours, and more here.News Membership Committee October 6, 2018
Strong Turnout Expected at International Conference 2018
The Korea TESOL International Conference is this weekend! The pre-registration numbers have come in, and they have exceeded the committee's expectations. We now expect to see an increase in the on-site registration as well, making the 2018 conference one of the largest...News 2018 KOTESOL International Conference October 11, 2018
Food Options at International Conference 2018
Since the weekend is short and your time is valuable, here are some options to consider during those times you are standing in line or waiting for those sessions to get started. There is also a map found in your Program Book around pages 41 or 43. The QR code above can be used...News 2018 KOTESOL International Conference October 11, 2018
2018-19 KOTESOL Election Results
The results of the 2018 Korea TESOL national elections as announced at the annual business meeting following the close of the conference on October 14 are as follows: President ㅡ Dr. David Shaffer First Vice-President ㅡ James "Jake" Kimball Second Vice-President ㅡ...News President's Corner October 17, 2018
KOTESOL Proceedings 2017 Now Available Online
KOTESOL Proceedings 2017 is now available online to KOTESOL members. This is a volume of papers submitted by presenters at the 2017 Korea TESOL International Conference held in Seoul. The volume contains contributions by our conference plenary and featured speakers as well as...News KOTESOL Proceedings October 17, 2018
Korea TESOL Journal 14-1 Online Now
The Korea TESOL Journal (Volume 14, Number 1) is now available online for reading and downloading by our KOTESOL membership ㅡ teeming with interesting research on ELT related to the Korean context. Language identity, learner autonomy, culture learning, metacognition, linguistic...News Korea TESOL Journal October 17, 2018
2018 Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter Elections
The election season is upon us! Three chapter positions are up for election: President Vice president Treasurer Any current chapter member may nominate one person, including themselves, for each position. Candidates for chapter vice president or treasurer...News Gwangju-Jeonnam October 17, 2018
Election Results 2018
With completion of the voting process, with ballots cast both online (Survey Monkey) and at the conference, the election outcomes are as follows: President: David Shaffer 1st Vice President: James (Jake) Kimball 2nd Vice President: Mike Peacock Secretary: Martin Todd...News Nominations & Elections Committee October 20, 2018
Time to Select a New MCALL SIG Facilitator for 2018-2019!
To all members of the MCALL SIG: It's time to choose a new facilitator! All SIG members are invited to nominate someone*, including themselves, for the position. If you have ideas for the SIG (and the time and energy to implement them), please step up! To nominate...News Multimedia & CALL October 22, 2018