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Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter Executive Board Elections
To all members of Busan-Gyeongnam KOTESOL Chapter: It's time to choose a new executive BOARD! Nominations for positions were open until November 16. Online voting will close Friday, November 23. Our election results ceremony and annual planning meeting ...News Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter October 27, 2018
"Research Paper of the Year" Awardee Announced
The awardee of the inaugural KOTESOL RESEARCH PAPER of the YEAR AWARD was announced at the Annual Business Meeting (ABM) following the Sunday session of the International Conference on October 14. This year's award went to Dr. Jin Ha Woo (우진하) for her research paper titled "Flow...News Publications October 31, 2018
KOTESOL News November 2018 Issue Sent!
The November 2018 issue of KOTESOL News was sent on November 1, 2018, to nearly 2,000 subscribers. Learn about the latest KOTESOL happenings and events; read, share, or subscribe here.News Membership Committee November 1, 2018
Leadership Retreat Scheduled for Nov. 25
LEADERSHIP RETREAT ㅡ KOTESOL's annual meeting to chart the course for our association's future is taking place on Sunday, November 25. This confab will introduce and discuss numerous areas of KOTESOL activity, search for ways to make operational improvements, and recruit...News President's Corner November 11, 2018
New Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter Officers (2018-2019)
The following new chapter officers were elected on November 17, 2018: President: Bryan Hale Vice President: David Shaffer Treasurer: Phillip Schrank The president in consultation with the other executive officers can also appoint additional chapter officers,...News Gwangju-Jeonnam November 18, 2018
KOTESOL Member to give TEDx presentation
Active KOTESOL member, Wayne Finley, will be delivering a TEDx presentation on Friday, November 23rd in Daejeon. Wayne credits KOTESOL for sparking his passion for public speaking, and his face has become a familiar one to those who frequent KOTESOL events. He has...News Media (Resources for) November 19, 2018
TEC - The Winter 2018 Issue Now Online
Start off your winter vacation with some new ELT reading material from the Winter 2018 issue of The English Connection. This issue contains two feature articles on social justice issues. Dr. Curtis Kelly discusses classroom stress, and Dr. Thomas Farrell talks about higher...News The English Connection (TEC) December 20, 2018
TEC: Looking for an Editor
Position Now Filled. Thank you for your interest. Korea TESOL is looking for an editor for The English Connection (TEC), its quarterly ELT magazine. We are looking for an individual with experience in publishing and in production. Once selected, this editor will work with...News The English Connection (TEC) December 29, 2018
Welcome 2019
As I write this, 2018 is quickly coming to an end. The end of a year is often a solemn, even sad, time, but this is certainly not the case for Korea TESOL. The year 2018 has been quite a good year for our organization. We pride ourselves on being a group of “teachers helping...News President's Corner December 31, 2018
Represent KOTESOL at the 2019 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 2019 TESOL International conference, to be held on March 12-15, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The Affiliate Leaders'...News International Outreach Committee (IOC) January 4, 2019
In Memory of Mitzi Kaufman
Mitzi Kaufman: A Legacy of Bravery, Advocacy, and Unwavering Selflessness (1977–2019) . On January 11, 2019, Korea TESOL (KOTESOL) lost a prominent member and leader. Mitzi Sarah Kaufman passed away in Daejeon, South Korea. She was a dear friend, a loyal ally, and a...News President's Corner January 30, 2019
2019 KOTESOL International Conference Call for Proposals
News Update Proposal acceptance is now closed Thank you for participating 2019 International Conference Call for Proposals Opens Early The call for presentations opened last week for the 2019 Korea TESOL International Conference. The 27th Annual Korea...News 2019 KOTESOL International Conference January 29, 2019
Call for Presenters Seoul and Busan-Gyeongnam
Busan-Gyeongnam Regional Conference And Seoul KOTESOL's 15th Annual Conference Try out your presentation skills at a earlier event in the year -- many of KOTESOL's chapters hold spring conferences. Consider submitting a proposal to one of the events listed...News January 28, 2019
Memorial Thank-You
Korea TESOL and Daejeon-Chungcheong Chapter held a memorial service for a prominent member, Mitzi Sarah Kaufman, on January 26th at Woosong University in Daejeon. We thank the scores of people who attended throughout the afternoon for their participation and also thank those...News President's Corner January 30, 2019
Welcoming the Year of the Pig
The Year of the Pig is upon us. A new year is dawning (for the second time in as many months). The traditional beginning of the year in Korea has long been the Lunar New Year. This year is the Year of the Pig, according to the oriental zodiac, and as the traditional New Year’...News President's Corner February 3, 2019
Research Grant Applications Due Soon
Through our Research Committee, KOTESOL makes available up to three research grants annually. To give more time to apply for those who have busy winter-break schedules, The grant application deadline has been moved to March 31 for the 2019 grants. Don't miss out on this...News Research February 10, 2019
Call for Presentations, National Conference 2019
Archive copy. The KOTESOL 2019 National Conference is inviting presentation proposals! This year's national conference theme is "Motiva(c)tion: Sparking Learner Motivation in our Evolving Context." The conference will be held May 25th (Saturday) at Jeonju...News 2019 KOTESOL National Conference March 24, 2019
English Language Fellow as Presenter and MOOC Opportunities
You may have met her at the International Conference of 2018, she's Patty MacKinnon. Currently she is with the U.S. Department of State as an English Language Fellow. Act now and know more about a wide range of valuable resources. She will be presenting at Yongin, and...News Yongin-Gyeonggi February 27, 2019
Korea TESOL Journal Editor to Speak on Panel at TESOL International
The 2019 TESOL International Convention and English Language Expo opens on March 12 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Longtime KOTESOL member, Kara Mac Donald, is a panelist for an invited session titled "Demystifying the Academic Publishing and Review Processes." This panel discussion...News Media (Resources for) February 28, 2019
TEC - The Spring 2019 Issue Now Online
Spring is here! It's now official because the Spring 2019 issue of The English Connection (TEC) is now online for your ELT reading pleasure. This TEC offers an article on articles (a/an, the) and thoughts on how Korean thought affects English production (our vs. my). It brings...News March 7, 2019
Earliest KOTESOL news/journal now available
We are pleased to announce that the earliest KOTESOL publications are now available. Language Teaching: The Korea TESOL Journal volumes 1-4 have been scanned and are now online at https://koreatesol.org/content/early-publications Soon Google will start pulling up...News Early Publications March 7, 2019
National Council Meeting
Our spring National Council meeting date has been set: March 23rd (Saturday) ㅡ Location: Seoul, Sookmyung Women's University, Injae-gwan (인재관 / Professional Building), Room 106 (Conference Room, 1F) ㅡ Time: 10:30 to hopefully not later than 4:00. (Travel claim submission...News President's Corner March 13, 2019
Korea TESOL Journal 14-2 Online Now
The Korea TESOL Journal (Volume 14, Number 2) is now available online for reading and downloading by our KOTESOL membership ㅡ jam-packed with interesting research on ELT related to the Korean context. Achievement goals, EMI, study abroad, agency, explicit-inductive methodology,...News Korea TESOL Journal April 26, 2019
DC Chapter Bus Trip to the National Conference
Saturday, May 25th Leave Woosong University West Campus Front Gate at 7AM Leave Jeonju University at 6PM There is a big event coming up on May 25th - the KOTESOL National Conference. This year it's going to be even bigger than usual as the plenary speaker will be none...News Daejeon-Chungcheong April 28, 2019
The 4th Industrial Revolution and Education Symposium
TESOL-MALL Graduate Program Woosong University Symposium KOTESOL DCC Workshop The 4th Industrial Revolution and Education: Digital Language Learning and Teaching 12:00-18:00 June 01, W16 5th Floor Woosong University West Campus The fourth industrial revolution has seen...News Daejeon-Chungcheong April 28, 2019