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David Shaffer Represents KOTESOL on KBS World Radio

In early December, Korea TESOL’s first Vice President David Shaffer went to Seoul for a KBS World Radio Interview.  He was there to represent KOTSOL in a taping of “Touch Base in Seoul,” a weekly interview show hosted by Yooree Kim.  During the interview, Shaffer answered questions about himself as well as about KOTESOL.  

Yooree Kim's interview with David Shaffer is scheduled to air on January 7th at 5:10 pm.  You will be able to listen to it online here.

KBS World Radio is the international satellite radio channel of KBS.   All of KBS World’s programming can be accessed via...

KOTESOL Proceedings 2015 Now Online!

In this volume of the Proceedings, we offer 19 papers, from KOTESOL International Conference presenters working in South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Laos, Taiwan, Vietnam, the UK, and the USA. They span the spectrum in variety. KOTESOL Proceedings 2015 contains articles on speaking, pronunciation, using L1, listening, writing, assessment, collaboration, drama, portfolios, the flipped classroom, and content-driven courses. And there are others on teenagers, online doctoral candidates, reflective practice groups, and what students dislike about teachers.

You'll love it. But don't take...

December 2016 Issue of KOTESOL News Is Out!

The December 2016 issue of KOTESOL News was emailed on December 2, 2016, to 1,962 subscribers. Highlights of the newsletter include details about the annual Leadership Retreat, the Winter 2016 issue of The English Connection, chapter year-end parties, and more! Read, share, or subscribe here.

Gwangju-Jeonnam Holds Chapter Elections

The following candidates were duly elected at the November 12th Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter's annual elections with Elections Officer Bryan Hale presiding.

--- President: William Mulligan
--- Vice-President: David Shaffer
--- Treasurer: Lindsay Herron

The term of office is one year (i.e., until the end of the meeting where elections are held next fall). 

Call for Papers: KOTESOL Proceedings 2016

The KOTESOL Publications Committee is now accepting papers for KOTESOL Proceedings 2016. Submissions may be made by presenters at the 2016 Korea TESOL International Conference  based on presentations made at the conference.  Presenters making more than one presentation may make a submission for each.

Submissions deadline is January 15, 2017.
General guidelines (as PDF file) and additional information can be found here:

http://koreatesol.org/content/kotesol-proceedings

2016 National Election Results

By Webeditor Elections on October 18, 2016 - 10:12am | Reads | News
Nominations & Elections Committee

The 2016 KoreaTESOL National Election has now come to a close.  The results were tallied and announced at the Annual Business Meeting held this past Sunday at the International Conference.  

The 2017 KoreaTESOL National Council will include these elected members: 

1st Vice President: David Shaffer

2nd VIce President: Ingrid Zwaal 

Treasurer: Phillip Shrank 

Secretary: Christopher Miller 

IC Co-Chair: Kathleen Kelly 

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PAC 2016 in Taipei This November 11-13

As the typhoon season winds down, the conference season winds up, both here and throughout East Asia. This year's PAC Conference (PAC 2016 - the annual conference of the Pan-Asian Consortium, of which KOTESOL is a founding member) is in Taipei, Taiwan. Hosted by ETA-ROC (English Teachers' Assn., Rep. of China), it is one of the premier ELT conferences in this part of the world. Definitely worth your consideration.

We have more details at https://koreatesol.org/content/pac2016announce

The PAC 2016 Conference website is at http://www.eta.org.tw/en/

Coffee on Hand at the International Conference

Sookmyung’s coffee shop is closed on weekends, so KOTESOL is setting up its own café for the International Conference.  The café, located in Renaissance Plaza’s courtyard, and it will have coffee and baked goods available for purchase. 

For attendees who require more complex caffeinated beverages, there are some coffee shops and cafés just a short walk from the conference venue.  

KOTESOL Welcomes New Domestic Partner

On October 8, 2016, KOTESOL signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korean Association of Foreign Language Academies (KAFLA), formally welcoming another domestic partner into the KOTESOL family. The MOU provides a "framework for the two organizations to work together on issues regarding the development and enhancement of English education and understanding in Korea," including promotion of each other's events and organizations and the possibility of further cooperation.

Photo credit: Daniel Lee

KOTESOL News: 2016 KOTESOL International Conference Edition Now Available

The 2016 KOTESOL International Conference (+ October 2016) edition of KOTESOL News was sent on October 5, 2016, to 1,930 subscribers. This issue contains detailed information about the 2016 KOTESOL International Conference, upcoming October events, recent KOTESOL publications, and other KOTESOL news. Read, share, or subscribe here!

Annual Business Meeting

The Annual Business Meeting for Korea TESOL will be held Sunday, October 16th, 4-6pm in Gemma Hall.

More information available at https://koreatesol.org/content/annual-business-meeting-abm

New Branded Item Debuts: Name-Card Cases!

The Membership Committee is delighted to announce the arrival of a new KOTESOL branded item: business/name-card cases! Available in five styles drawing on traditional Korean motifs, and laser-inscribed on the inside with the KOTESOL logo, these cases are a perfect, classy, classic gift--for yourself or others! The cases will debut at the 2016 International Conference, and cost just 10,000 won each. Limited numbers of each design are available, so get yours soon!

KOTESOL Publicity to Debut Media Station and Broadcast via Facebook "Live"

KOTESOL International Conference committee members are gearing up for the 24th annual International Conference, ‘Shaping the Future with 21st Century Skills’.  At the conference, KOTESOL is debuting an interactive Media Station.  The Media Station is an outlet designed to connect teachers, attendees, presenters and volunteers while participating in professional development through workshops and presentations.

This year attendees won’t have to wait for the member wine and cheese Saturday evening to meet and connect with fellow teachers and speakers. During the conference, KOTESOL...

Constitution & Bylaws Amendment Proposals

If anyone is thinking of proposing amendments to the KOTESOL Constitution and Bylaws, you are reminded that any 5 members can propose amendments, but due to the need to circulate proposals to members (more than) 30 days in advance of the Annual Business Meeting (where proposals are voted upon), proposals should be submitted not later than September 13th (Tuesday) 10pm Korea Standard Time. (the proposals time has been extended)

You may send proposals to Secretary@koreatesol.org

The proposal must be endorsed by five current KOTESOL members, those names must accompany the...