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Gwangju-Jeonnam Dinner
Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter KOTESOL Dinner Invitation Date: Saturday, August 16th Time: 6:00 PM Location: Buukgan (부엌간 동명점, Dongmyeong-dong, Gwangju) As you may know, Buukgan will be closing at the end of August. This cozy spot has been our go-to after monthly workshops,...Events Gwangju-Jeonnam August 5, 2025
From soft opening to grand kickoff: Join JNJ KOTESOL at JBNU this September!
Looking Back, Looking Ahead – Late Spring & Summer with Jeonju-North Jeolla KOTESOL As spring turned to summer, our chapter continued to explore creative ways to support and inspire language educators. In May, we took a walk around Jeonbuk National...News Jeonju-North Jeolla August 5, 2025
David Shaffer - Invited Speakers Director
David Shaffer, PhD, has been organizing ELT conferences for many years. He has served on two dozen KOTESOL international conference committees in director-level positions, and as invited speakers director for a number of years. He has served as KOTESOL national conference...Bio's KOTESOL 2026 International Conference August 6, 2025
Gabriela Villafradez - Program Director
Gabriela is an English teacher from the UK with over nine years of experience in language education across diverse international settings. She holds a BSc in psychology from Goldsmiths, University of London, and an MA in applied linguistics and TESOL from the University of...Bio's KOTESOL 2026 International Conference August 6, 2025
Meerbek Kudaibergenov - Conference Committee Chair
Meerbek Kudaibergenov obtained his PhD from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in 2021. He serves as an assistant professor at Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, South Korea. With a keen focus on Eastern and Central Asian contexts, his...Bio's KOTESOL 2026 International Conference August 7, 2025
David Shaffer - Financial Affairs Director
David Shaffer, PhD, has years of experience in conference organizing and financial affairs. He has served on two dozen KOTESOL international conference committees in director-level positions, as national conference joint chair, and as chapter conference chair. In addition, he...Bio's KOTESOL 2026 International Conference August 14, 2025
Christian Teachers SIG Book Discussion
At our September book club meeting, the Christian Teachers SIG will discuss chapter 7 of On Christian Teaching by David Smith. Newcomers are welcome. You can sign up to receive the Zoom link here. You can purchase a physical copy of the book from Eerdmans, Barnes...Events Christian Teachers August 19, 2025
Christian Teachers SIG Book Discussion
At our October book club meeting, the Christian Teachers SIG will discuss chapter 8 of On Christian Teaching by David Smith. Newcomers are welcome. You can sign up to receive the Zoom link here. You can purchase a physical copy of the book from Eerdmans, ...Events Christian Teachers August 19, 2025
2026 KOTESOL International Conference Proposal Submission Form
Submissions were accepted September 20, 2025 - January 31, 2026 Thank you for your interest in the 33rd Korea TESOL International Conference! Submissions are now CLOSED. Registration for accepted presenters will open on March 1, and pre-registration for regular...Webform KOTESOL 2026 International Conference August 22, 2025
Submission Guidelines
The 33rd Korea TESOL International Conference "Criticality, Innovation, and Compassion: Rethinking Language Education in Times of Change" May 16–17, 2026 In Person (Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul (+ online asynchronous) Submissions close January 31, 2026!...Basic page KOTESOL 2026 International Conference August 22, 2025
Seoul KOTESOL Workshop
Wesley Martin Title: Humor, Metaphor, Global Crisis, and the EFL Classroom Abstract: This presentation explores how humor and metaphor was used to discuss the difficult topic of climate change in a small class of Korean middle school ELLs in an academy (hagwon)...Events Seoul August 22, 2025
KOTESOL 2025 National Conference
Conference registration is LIVE! The Korea TESOL National Conference 2025 Transforming Voices: Inspiring Identity & Agency Main conference website HERE October 18th, 10 am ~ 5 pm SUNY Korea, Incheon Global Campus, Songdo The 2025...Chapter, Conference, Admin, and Special Groups August 23, 2025
Homecoming: Life in ELT Beyond and After Korea (hosted by DCC)
Welcome back to a new semester! Please join our friends in DCC KOTESOL, old and new, to explore exciting career paths beyond traditional ELT roles as classroom teachers in Korean schools and universities in the dynamically changing global TESOL landscape. September 13* 10...Events Daejeon-Chungcheong August 24, 2025
Conference Presenter Travel Grant Application
The results of the travel grant applications were emailed on March 7. Many thanks to all who applied, and congratulations to our two grantees! Thanks to the generosity of KOTESOL lifetime member Kara Mac Donald, we are offering up to TWO travel grants of up to...Webform KOTESOL 2026 International Conference August 24, 2025
National Council Meeting
All KOTESOL members are invited to join us at the next National Council meeting: Sunday, September 14 14:00-16:30 Zoom To participate, please email the president (president@koreatesol.org) by Friday, September 12. An agenda and the Zoom link will be sent to you after...Events Membership Committee August 25, 2025
KOTESOL 2025 National Conference
The Korea TESOL National Conference 2025 Transforming Voices: Inspiring Identity & Agency October 18th, 10 am ~ 5 pm The 2025 Korea TESOL National Conference invites educators, researchers, and practitioners to explore how teaching and learning can be...Events KOTESOL 2025 National Conference August 25, 2025
DCC Buyeo (부여) Cultural Trip
Our chapter has a very unique opportunity for a FREE cultural trip to Buyeo. Here are the details: Event: Buyeo Cultural Trip Date: Friday, October 3, 2025 Time: 9AM Pickup location: Woosong University, Daejeon This is a FREE trip offered by...Events Daejeon-Chungcheong August 27, 2025
KOTESOL Seeks Bids for Part-Time Bookkeeping Work
KOTESOL is seeking bids for a candidate to carry out part-time bookkeeping work and other duties to support our treasury needs. Position Opening Immediately Job Description Monthly: Track and process invoices, bill payments, and reimbursements; liaise...News August 27, 2025
Call for Proposed Amendments to Constitution & Bylaws, 2025
KOTESOL's Annual Business Meeting (ABM) will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, starting at 7 p.m., in accordance with the KOTESOL Constitution & Bylaws. (Find information about attending the 2025 ABM here.) During the ABM, any proposed...News August 27, 2025
Annual Business Meeting 2025
KOTESOL's Annual Business Meeting (ABM) for 2025 will be held on Saturday, November 1, starting at 7 p.m. All members are welcome to attend! The meeting will include reports on KOTESOL's past year, voting on any proposed amendments to the KOTESOL...Events August 27, 2025
Represent KOTESOL in Cambodia - Apply Today!
The International Outreach Committee is looking for a representative to travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the 22nd Annual CamTESOL Conference! 22nd Annual CamTESOL Conference The Future of English Language Teaching in the Digital Era: Empowering Teaching and...News International Outreach Committee (IOC) August 31, 2025
Represent KOTESOL in Bangkok in January!
The International Outreach Committee is looking for a representative to travel to Bangkok, Thailand for the 45th Thailand TESOL International Conference 2026! 45th Thailand TESOL International Conference 2026 Exploring the New Frontiers of ELT for a Better Tomorrow:...News International Outreach Committee (IOC) August 31, 2025
The English Connection (TEC 29-3) Autumn 2025
The English Connection (TEC 29-2) Summer 2025, Volume 29, Issue 2 In This Issue . . . 4 Editorial At Our Own Pace: Time in the Lives of EFL Educators By Dr. Andrew White 5 President’s Message Time Flies When You’re Having Fun! – Looking Forward to the Fall...Publications The English Connection (TEC) August 31, 2025
TEC - The Autumn 2025 Issue Now Online
It's September! And September signals the publication of a new edition of The English Connection! This is a quite "timely" issue, as each of its articles are related in one way or another to... time! The pages of The English Connection are waiting for you. KOTESOL members...News The English Connection (TEC) August 31, 2025
Nominations Open September 1
Nominations for elected National Council positions are open during the period September 1-21, 2025. For details, go to the Nomination and Elections pages at https://koreatesol.org/elections. Members are encouraged to participate in the KOTESOL national elections, either as a...News Nominations & Elections Committee August 31, 2025