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KOTESOL Service Awards Announced
Korea TESOL is quite fortunate to have so many members so willing to sacrifice so many hours of their time to the benefit of the organization. It is this service that makes KOTESOL strong and thrive. Each year at international conference time, KOTESOL recognizes a number of...News President's Corner October 29, 2019
Gwangju-Jeonnam Holds Elections
On Saturday, November 16, the Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter held its annual elections for president, vice-president, and treasurer. The results were announced by Elections Officer Maria Lisak: ㅡ President: Bryan Hale ㅡ Vice-President: David Shaffer ㅡ Treasurer: Phillip Schrank...News Gwangju-Jeonnam November 17, 2019
DC Chapter Year End Party
It's our Year End Party! We'll hold it in Ashley in Eunhaengdong (NewCore Department Store, 7th floor). All are welcome, but you must register as we'll reserve only enough seats for those that have registered. To register, please email dcc.kotesol.membership@gmail.com...News Daejeon-Chungcheong November 17, 2019
JNJ KOTESOL's 2019 Wrap-up and Year End Workshop
Jeonju North Jeolla KOTESOL has had an outstanding year! They were chosen to host the 2019 KOTESOL National Conference and really gave it their all; welcoming teachers from far and wide to experience excellent presentations to invigorate their...News Jeonju-North Jeolla November 27, 2019
TEC - The Winter 2019 Issue Now Online
What do you do on a cold winter day, when the elements outside deter you from going outdoors to go shopping, to go hiking, or from just going out? ㅡ You pick up the latest issue of The English Connection to warm you inside. The Winter issue of The English Connection (TEC)...News The English Connection (TEC) December 2, 2019
Committee Chairs Confirmed for 2019-2020
Please join us in welcoming the following committee chairs for 2019-2020: Diversity Committee: Travis Frank Financial Affairs Committee: Danny Jones International Outreach Committee: Allison Bill Membership Committee: Lindsay Herron Publications Committee: David Shaffer...News December 2, 2019
Now Seeking an International Conference Co-chair
Do you enjoy organizing events and coordinating volunteers? Do you have people skills, drive, and vision? Have you been a KOTESOL member for at least twelve months? Do you love the KOTESOL International Conference and want to see it thrive? If you answered yes to all...News President's Corner December 2, 2019
Welcome to the New National Secretary
The KOTESOL National Council is pleased to welcome Lisa MacIntyre-Park of Jeonju-North Jeolla Chapter as the new national secretary! The Council appointed Ms. Park to the position at its meeting on December 1, 2019, in Daegu, filling a gap in Council positions that had...News December 2, 2019
Yongin Chapter Celebrates Highest Turnout at a Conference and Looks for Candidates
Designed. Cultivated. Showcased. The presenters and attendees at Yongin's annual conference were asked to consider their English Langauge Teaching (ELT) and Learning experiences. A driving question: Can we intentionally design these kinds of experiences? The...News Yongin-Gyeonggi December 4, 2019
AsiaTEFL Is Coming to Town!
The AsiaTEFL 2020 Conference will be in Korea next June, and Korea TESOL is collaborating. This benefits KOTESOL members! ㅡ KOTESOL members may submit presentation proposals without AsiaTEFL membership. ㅡ Discounted registration fees at AsiaTEFL member rates. ㅡ Saturday-only...News KOTESOL - AsiaTEFL 2020 December 19, 2019
"Proceedings 2019" Call for Papers Extended: Jan. 31
Notice to All Korea TESOL International Conference 2019 Presenters The end of the semester has arrived for many and the end-of-year holidays are here also. We think that this is a good time for a reminder about a submission from you to the KOTESOL Proceedings 2019, based on...News KOTESOL Proceedings December 26, 2019
Korea TESOL Journal 15-1 Online Now
The Korea TESOL Journal (Volume 15, Number 1) is now available online for reading and downloading by our KOTESOL membership ㅡ loaded with interesting research on ELT related to the Korean context. Positive psychology, ideal learner selves, standards reverse engineering,...News Korea TESOL Journal December 27, 2019
Call for Submissions - Korea TESOL Journal
The Korea TESOL Journal (KTJ) is making a call for paper submissions. Although KTJ operates on a rolling submissions basis, we thought that vacation time would be a good time to put out a call. Under KTJ's rolling submission system, manuscripts are reviewed as soon as they...News Korea TESOL Journal December 27, 2019
Call For Proposals - March Seoul Conference
We are excited to announce “In Practice, On Purpose: Sharing Practical Approaches to ELT”, our Seoul KOTESOL 16th Annual Conference. We are looking for (but are not limited to ) workshops, presentations, and panels focused on content useful to the everyday classroom (especially...News January 4, 2020
Call for Proposals - Jeonju North Jeolla KOTESOL Regional Conference 2020
The Jeonju KOTESOL Chapter is presently accepting proposals for the 2020 Regional Conference. The conference will consist of several concurrent 50 minute presentations as well as a Poster Presentation session consisting of several speakers doing 15-20 minute...News Jeonju-North Jeolla January 26, 2020
KOTESOL Journal Call for Papers
The Journal is accepting submissions for Volume 16, Number 1 (to be published by mid-2020). Areas of interest include but are not limited to: -Classroom-Centered Research -Teacher Training -Teaching Methodologies -Cross-cultural Studies...News International Community January 27, 2020
TEC Article Series Archived
In years past, The English Connection (TEC) has run several series of articles related to historical accounts of KOTESOL's chapters and its presidencies as well as of Korea and its education in times gone by. Three of these article series have been compiled and each put into an...News The English Connection (TEC) February 9, 2020
KOTESOL March Events Canceled/Postponed
Due to the current coronavirus situation in Korea, all official KOTESOL events have been canceled for the month of March. Some events will be rescheduled; keep an eye on this website for updates! Our April events are currently expected to proceed on schedule, but we're keeping a...News President's Corner February 26, 2020
TEC - The Spring 2020 Issue Now Online
With the beginning of the semester being delayed and various events postponed or canceled, more people are spending more time at home. If you are one of those with more free time than expected on your hands these days, here is some good news for you: The Spring issue of The...News The English Connection (TEC) March 1, 2020
Member Discount: iTDi Self-Study Courses
Looking for a way to fill your free time this semester? Missing your regular dose of professional development? We've got your back! Through May 31, KOTESOL members can get a 50% discount on all Advanced Skills Self-Study courses offered by our friends at the...News Membership Committee March 5, 2020
TEC Article Series: Update
An additional article series from The English Connection has been archived for your reading convenience: Membership Spotlight, which ran from 2004 to 2011, along with Featured Member (appearing in TEC News, 2012-2013), has been added to the Article Series page. You might have...News The English Connection (TEC) March 12, 2020
KOTESOL Face-to-Face Events Cancelled Until Further Notice
In light of the ongoing spread of the coronavirus and the probable reluctance of venues to host gatherings even after schools reopen, all KOTESOL face-to-face events are cancelled until further notice. We hope the situation will stabilize by the early summer; in the...News March 21, 2020
Virtual Workshop: Teaching Online in Style!
Many of us are having to make the transition to teaching online, and for many of us the change hasn't been easy. Thankfully, three KOTESOL members - Eric, Anjee, and Heidi - are going to help us to navigate the world of online teaching. The chapter will hold an online...News Daejeon-Chungcheong April 3, 2020
2020 KOTESOL International Conference Postponed
KOTESOL's International Conference, originally scheduled for October of 2020, has been postponed until next year. There is no need to recount here the effects COVID-19 is having in Korea, and in many other countries the world over. Foremost in our minds is the health and...News 2021 KOTESOL International Conference April 5, 2020
DCC Virtual Workshop: Moving Forward Online With Young Learners
Saturday, 11th April 10.30am - 12.00. Workshop facilitator: Rhett Burton Teachers of young learners face specific hurdles in transitioning their teaching online. To aid with this transition, the DCC chapter's next online workshop will feature the talents of Rhett Burton, who...News Daejeon-Chungcheong April 8, 2020