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Nominations Open - KOTESOL Elections (2014)
New leadership opportunities for KOTESOL (Deadline Extended).
Nominations for election to KOTESOL leadership positions are open, but closing soon. Nominations will close at 11:59 pm on September 1st, 2014. The following positions will be up for election this year:
First Vice-President Second Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Nominations and Elections Committee Chair International Conference Committee Co-Chair
More information: http://koreatesol.org/elections2014
By Webeditor Elections on August 21, 2014 - 11:59pm | 0 Comments | Nominations & Elections Committee |Read morePre-conference Workshops for IC 2014 Announced
Join the trail blazers!
The 2014 KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference is offering a series of, immersive hands-on workshops with some of the best minds in language learning. With places limited, don’t miss out on this experience! Choose from a day of workshops focused on Young Learners, Adult Learners or Professional Development for just 45,000W.
Friday 3rd October 10-6pm
Location: 3rd Floor, COEX (Exhibition Hall), Gangnam, Seoul (https://goo.gl/maps/HoXEr)
Note: The Pre-Conference Workshops on Friday are ticketed separately from the Conference.
For...
By Webeditor International Conference on August 20, 2014 - 6:07pm | 0 Comments | 2014 KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference |Read moreSpeech Showdown 2014 International Conference
Speech ContestWhat student has inspired you the most?
First round video competition, second round takes place at the KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference.
Learn more: http://www.koreatesol.org/content/speech-showdown-2014-kotesol-kafle-int...
By Webeditor Conferences on August 20, 2014 - 3:24pm | 0 Comments | 2014 KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference |Read morePoster Design Contest
CALL FOR DESIGNS!
KOTESOL members have talents beyond teaching.
We are looking for illustrators/designers to contribute their ideas and talents. The Member-sourcing contest includes a Lifetime Membership prize along with free admission to the next two International Conferences!
Are you ready to design the next KOTESOL International Conference Poster?
See more info at http://koreatesol.org/content/conference-poster-design-contest
By Webeditor Conferences on August 20, 2014 - 1:14pm | 0 Comments | |Read moreAugust eNews sent!
The most recent issue of KOTESOL News was sent this afternoon to 831 subscribers. Didn't get it? You can subscribe--and read this and past issues--here.
By Webeditor Membership on August 18, 2014 - 11:08pm | 0 Comments | Membership Committee |Read moreKAFLE Secures Ministry of Education Funding for IC2014
The KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference 2014 is delighted to announce that KAFLE has secured funding from the Korean Ministry of Education!
Pre-registration is now open at http://www.koreatesol.org/ic2014
By Webeditor International Conference on August 8, 2014 - 9:10pm | 0 Comments | 2014 KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference |Read moreNational Council Meeting 23 August in Daejeon
The National Council will meet in Daejeon on the 23rd of August, 2014.
Anyone with news, issues to discuss or items to place on the agenda should please send them to the secretary, Leonie Overbeek, at secretary@koreatesol.org
The venue and times will be confirmed soon.
By Webeditor National on August 6, 2014 - 12:18pm | 0 Comments | |Read moreTEC Seeks August Submissions
KOTESOL’s quarterly newsmagazine The English Connection (TEC) seeks article submissions for the Autumn issue.
For this issue we are looking for articles that are relevant to the upcoming 2014 KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference. Ideas for articles could include an article about last year's conference and how you have been able to use things learned in your classroom. Another great article idea would be writing a conference guide so that members will be able to maximize their time at the International Conference this year. Of course, if you have another idea you would like to...
By Webeditor Publications on August 4, 2014 - 3:26pm | 0 Comments | The English Connection (TEC) |Read moreKOTESOL's Annual Summer Skunkworks
Each year some folks in KOTESOL give up a few (or many) hours to upgrade some aspect of KOTESOL.
This year we want to make the opportunity widely known. What piece of KOTESOL would be better if you put a few (or many hours) in during the summer?
see more - http://koreatesol.org/skunkworks
By Webeditor President on July 25, 2014 - 1:59pm | 0 Comments | President's Corner |Read moreClosed -- was FINAL CALL -- International Conference Early Bird Pre-registration
-- Early-bird has closed. --
Please visit the "regular" Conference Pre-registration pages at
Individual Pre-reg http://koreatesol.org/ic2014/2014-kotesol-kafle-international-conference...
Group Pre-reg http://koreatesol.org/ic2014/2014-kotesol-kafle-international-conference...
Got questions about conference registration? You might find the answers here: http://koreatesol.org/content/registration-faq
KOTESOL members can get their International Conference (IC) passes at last year's rates by pre-registering this month! July 1-31, 2014, is IC Early Bird...
By Webeditor Conferences on July 24, 2014 - 8:28am | 0 Comments | 2014 KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference |Read moreJeju Chapter - June 2014 Workshop Review
Lindsay Herron, a visiting professor at Gwangju National University of Education and Chair of the Membership Committee for KOTESOL, gave a very informative and well-received presentation on student-centered teaching to the Jeju Chapter of KOTESOL on Saturday June 21st. The presentation, "Yielding the Floor: Tips and Techniques for Student-Centered Teaching", had those in attendance working together in pairs and groups to analyze the true meaning of student-centered teaching and how to improve on their own student-centered teaching techniques. The workshop was followed by a group dinner of...
By Webeditor Jeju on July 23, 2014 - 2:18pm | 0 Comments | Jeju |Read moreKorea TESOL Journal (KTJ) Opening
KTJ Managing Editor
The Korea TESOL Journal is currently looking for an energetic KOTESOL member to join the editor-in-chief and associate editors on the editorial staff as managing editor. The Managing Editor should ideally have very good comminications and organizational skills, and be knowledgeable and experienced in the area of ESL/EFL research. Express your interest by contacting the Publications Committee at publications@koreatesol.org
Reminder: International Conference Early Bird Pre-registration Ends Soon!
KOTESOL members can get their International Conference (IC) passes at last year's rates by pre-registering this month! July 1-31, 2014, is IC Early Bird Pre-registration; for July ONLY, members can register for the conference for 40,000 won.
Regular pre-registration will be from August 1-September 23. During regular pre-registration, prices will be as follows:
Members: 50,000 won
Non-members: 75,000 won
Groups (5+ people): 65,000 won/person
Undergraduate students (with ID): 25,000 won
More information at: http://www.koreatesol.org/ic2014/kotesol-kafle...
By Webeditor International Conference on July 14, 2014 - 11:44pm | 0 Comments | 2014 KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference |Read moreLatest TEC Now Available Online to Members
The lastest issue of KOTESOL's newsmagazine, The English Connection, is now availble for download by current members of KOTESOL.
You must log in to access TEC volume 18, issue 1/2, Spring/Summer 2014.
URL: http://koreatesol.org/content/english-connection-tecv18n12-springsummer-...
(Access to this issue restricted to members only until next year.)
TESOL 2014 International Academy on Leadership & Quality Assurance in ELT Organizations
26 – 27 July
Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul, Korea
Gain practical, research-based ideas, strategies, and tools to help you improve the quality of your ELT organization through in-depth, hands-on workshops led by globally recognized experts in the field.
Participants will earn TESOL International Association’s ELT Leadership Management Certificate (typically only available at TESOL’s convention) at the end of this special two-day event.
Available Workshops (participants will attend 2 of the 3):
K-1: Leadership & Management Fundamentals (... By Webeditor President on July 8, 2014 - 12:08pm | 0 Comments | President's Corner |Read moreJuly KOTESOL News dispatched
The July issue of the KOTESOL News email newsletter was sent out this morning to 775 subscribers. This issue includes information about all of the following:
Early Bird Pre-registration for the 2014 International Conference The KOTESOL-KAFLE-Toastmaster Speech Showdown Winners of the 2014 KOTESOL Research Grants Nominations for KOTESOL national elections TESOL International Association's ELT Leadership Management Certificate And more!If you didn't receive this issue but would like to read it, or if you'd like to subscribe to the KOTESOL News email newsletter, you can do so here...
By Webeditor Membership on July 1, 2014 - 12:27pm | 0 Comments | Membership Committee |Read moreInternational Conference Early Bird Pre-registration Starts
KOTESOL members can get their International Conference (IC) passes at last year's rates by pre-registering this month! July 1-31, 2014, is IC Early Bird Pre-registration; for July ONLY, members can register for the conference for 40,000 won.
Regular pre-registration will be from August 1-September 23. During regular pre-registration, prices will be as follows:
Members: 50,000 won Non-members: 75,000 won Groups (5+ people): 65,000 won/person Undergraduate students (with ID): 25,000 wonMore information at: http://www.koreatesol.org/ic2014/kotesol-kafle-early-bird-...
By Webeditor International Conference on June 26, 2014 - 5:47pm | 0 Comments | 2014 KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference |Read moreJeju Chapter - April 2014 Workshop Review
Bradley Serl, from Pusan University of Foreign Studies, lead Jeju’s Kotesol Spring Workshop on "Syllabus and Lesson Creation." Those in attendance were educated on facts and statistics of proven effective ways to teach ESL learners. One recurring theme encouraged teachers to let their students do the majority of the talking in the classroom, as every opportunity should be given to students for them to utilize the English language. Mr. Serl also gave tips in fluency building. A few of which are; speed reading, skimming and scanning, repeated reading and repeated re-telling.
The...
By Webeditor Jeju on June 13, 2014 - 9:25am | 0 Comments | Jeju |Read moreJune KOTESOL News dispatched
The June issue of the KOTESOL News email newsletter was sent this morning to 764 subscribers!
If you didn't receive it, you can view it here: http://eepurl.com/UCRKv
If you would like to subscribe to this mailing list, you can do so here: http://eepurl.com/UKmz5
By Webeditor Publications on June 12, 2014 - 11:04am | 0 Comments | Publications |Read moreNational Council Meeting
The National Council will meet on the 15th of June, 2014, in room 706 of the Woosong Language Institute in Daejeon.
Anyone who is interested can attend the meeting, which will start at 10.30 am and continues until 4.30 pm. Directions at National Council Meeting #KOTESOL June 15. http://www.koreatesol.org/content/national-council-meeting Directions - http://www.koreatesol.org/sites/default/files/pdf/wlimap2.pdf
By Webeditor National on June 9, 2014 - 6:25pm | 0 Comments | |Read more
National Conference Success!
The final details are still being calculated, but it seems we had over 200 registered attendees, plus staff and volunteers. Participation from our publishing and training supporters meant that the event paid its bills. It seems all enjoyed the day despite the unseasonable heat outside. (Photos below by Jeroen Root for KOTESOL.)
Deadline for 2014 IC Paper Submission
Please be aware that the deadline for paper submission for the 2014 international conference is May 30th.
From: http://koreatesol.org/IC2014CallForPapers
This year's conference will feature four strands:
Young Learners Assessment and Evaluation Business English Professional DevelopmentAn overarching theme for the conference is embracing creativity. We are looking for presentations, panels, or other sessions that discuss and share new, creative, or unique experiences and observations regarding teaching English as a foreign language. Proposals that meet the criteria...
By Webeditor International Conference on May 28, 2014 - 3:52pm | 0 Comments | 2014 KOTESOL-KAFLE International Conference |Read moreNational Conference make the news
The Korea Herald and Korea Times both have major articles featuring the upcoming KOTESOL National Conference.
Join us May 31st in Daegu.
http://koreatesol.org/nc2014 for conference info.
Find the articles online -
http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140527001527
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2014/05/177_158004.html
National Conference Program Book is here!
You can now download the Program Book & Extended Summaries for the 2014 KOTESOL National Conference, which takes place May 31st (Saturday) at Global Plaza, Kyungpook National University, in Daegu. Available from the conference main page - http://koreatesol.org/nc2014 (it's a big download, 4.5mb). The Timetable is also available, direct from the schedule page - http://koreatesol.org/nc2014/schedule Abstracts and Bios are available to download too, from http://koreatesol.org/nc2014/concurrent-sessions
By Robert Dickey on May 26, 2014 - 6:49pm | 0 Comments | 2014 KOTESOL National Conference |Read moreNational Conference Timetable Available
You can now download the full day's Timetable to the 2014 KOTESOL National Conference in Daegu from the Schedule page:.
http://koreatesol.org/nc2014/schedule
By Webeditor National Conference on May 26, 2014 - 12:19am | 0 Comments | 2014 KOTESOL National Conference |Read moreMore Pre-Conference Videos!
Our invited speakers to KOTESOL National Conference 2014 are already at work, with previews of their presentations available now - http://koreatesol.org/content/previews-kotesol-national-conference-2014
By Webeditor National Conference on May 20, 2014 - 4:05pm | 0 Comments | 2014 KOTESOL National Conference |Read more
KOTESOL Fedex Day 2014
KOTESOL would be better if ...
Show us what you think.
24 hours of high intensity rules-free development
June 6, 2014
........... (Presentations June 7, 7pm))
What is FedEx Day???
The aim of a FedEx Day is to complete something deliverable within a 24 hour period. This enforced deadline is how the event gets its name; it mimics the bold, even revolutionary promise of an overnight delivery by the US-based courier FedEx. The idea here is that if you can’t make the deadline, at least make the effort. (There may be a chance to complete...
By Webeditor President on May 13, 2014 - 9:40pm | 6 Comments | |Read moreMokpo-Muan Area to Get Outreach Workshops
The Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter is going on the road to the Mokpo-Muan area with a quintet of ELT presentations for professional development. Holding an outreach event in Muan County has become an annual event for the Chapter. The outreach workshops will be held again this year at Mokpo National University with Jocelyn Wright as site coordinator.
The five presentations will be held over three hours and cover a range of ELT topics. Dr. David Shaffer will be revealing numerous misconceptions commonly held about language learning and teaching. Billie Kang will be explaining how to create a...
By Webeditor Gwangju on April 22, 2014 - 4:13am | 0 Comments | Gwangju-Jeonnam |Read moreNational Conference Registration Opens
Pre-registration has opened for the KOTESOL 2014 National Conference.
General information about registration is available at http://koreatesol.org/nc2014/registration
Save money by pre-registering! (Pre-registration closes May 16th.)
Also see information on our three Invited Speakers. And more, at http://koreatesol.org/nc2014
By Webeditor National Conference on April 16, 2014 - 11:43am | 0 Comments | 2014 KOTESOL National Conference |Read moreNational Conference Update
60+ presentations. 8 hours. Featuring Marc Helgesen, Dr. Charles Browne, Dr. Ken Beatty. Speakers from 10 different countries.
See our list of concurrent sessions presenters. http://koreatesol.org/nc2014/concurrent-sessions
Pre-registration (online) will open April 16th. Save money and time through pre-registration! More event information will be available in the days ahead.
Presenters from ten countries coming to the KOTESOL National Conference:
Malaysia the United Arab Emirates Thailand Australia Singapore Japan the United States Turkey Saudi Arabia Korea By Robert Dickey on April 7, 2014 - 7:47pm | 0 Comments | 2014 KOTESOL National Conference |Read more