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2025 Election Results Announced
The results of the 2025 Korea TESOL election for elected officers were announced at the 2025 Annual Business Meeting (ABM) on November 1. Those results are as follows:
President
— Lindsay Herron
First Vice-President
— Mike Peacock
Second Vice-President
— Gabriela Villafradez
Secretary
— Heidi Vande Voort Nam
Treasurer
— Position Vacant*
International Conference Committee Co-Chair
— Position Vacant*
Nominations and Elections Committee Chair
— Position Vacant*
*Due to no candidate running for...
By Webeditor Elections on November 2, 2025 - 4:33pm | 0 Comments | Nominations & Elections Committee |Read moreService Awards Presented at 2025 Annual Business Meeting
At the conclusion of Korea TESOL's annual business meeting on Saturday, November 1, KOTESOL President Lindsay Herron recognized a variety of volunteers for their exceptional service to the organization between November 2024 and October 2025.
The following awards were announced:
Recognitions for Service
Robert J. Dickey, Sponsorship Committee Chair Melvin Dixon, Diversity Committee Chair Michael Free, Gangwon Chapter President Bryan Hale, Immediate Past President Virginia Hanslien, Christian Teachers SIG Co-facilitator André Jacobs, Young Learners & Teens SIG... By Webeditor National on November 1, 2025 - 8:09pm | 0 Comments | President's Corner |Read moreCommittee Chairs Appointed for 2025-2026
Please welcome our committee chairs for 2025-2026!
Diversity Committee: Melvin Dixon Financial Affairs Committee: J. Tom Wyatt International Outreach Committee: Victor Reeser Membership Committee: Dr. Lindsay Herron Publications Committee: Dr. David E. Shaffer Publicity Committee: Lisa MacIntyre-Park Research Committee: Dr. Ian Moodie Technologies Committee: John Phillips
The committee chairs were appointed by the KOTESOL National Council at a brief meeting on November 1, 2025, following the 2025 Annual Business Meeting.
By Webeditor National on November 1, 2025 - 7:52pm | 0 Comments | |Read moreKOTESOL Annual Business Meeting Coming This Week
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 constitution and bylaws (none were submitted by the September 30 deadline this year), and announcement of election results. Following the ABM, the newly elected president will also convene a short meeting of the new National Council to confirm committee chairs for the coming year.
If you would like to attend the ABM (including the National...
By Webeditor National on October 28, 2025 - 6:05pm | 0 Comments | |Read moreMembership Perk: Discount on 2025 IATEFL Themes Online Conference
KOTESOL members can get a discount on the IATEFL Themes online conference! "Themes," according to IATEFL, "celebrates some of the most significant and popular sessions from the IATEFL International Conference earlier in the year, and brings them a whole new audience online." The conference will be held online on November 1 and 2, 2025. Learn more here: https://www.iatefl.org/iatefl-themes-2025/
Since KOTESOL is an IATEFL Associate, our members get a £5 discount on this event, so registration is just £10 instead of £15. Click HERE to access the members-only discount code. (You must...
By Webeditor Membership on October 21, 2025 - 12:53pm | 0 Comments | Membership Committee |Read moreThe 22nd Annual DCC-BG KOTESOL Thanksgiving Symposium and Dinner: Pre-Registration is Now Open!
https://forms.gle/bCXbUKzJ1hN6TzXu9
Questions? Email us at dcckotesol@gmail.com ! By Webeditor Daejeon on October 16, 2025 - 3:19pm | 0 Comments | Daejeon-Chungcheong |Read more
HAN Is HERE
The Autumn edition of Korea TESOL Happenings and News (HAN) is here! See what our National Council and its committees have been working on, read about the exciting workshops and activities our chapters have been holding, and check out the latest news our SIGs have to share. And don't forget to find out who's in the Member Spotlight this issue.
See the contents of HAN Autumn 2025 HERE and access the PDF HERE. No need to log in first; HAN is open access. Enjoy!
Contributors
Madison Brand • Robert Dickey • Melvin Dixon • Michael Free • Dr. Lindsay Herron • André...
It's Time to VOTE
This is a friendly reminder to KOTESOL members to vote in KOTESOL's national elections, if you haven't voted already. Voting closes on Oct. 19. There will be no extension. Ballots were emailed out on October 1. If your ballot cannot be found in your inbox, check in your spam folder. If it's not there, check if the email address recorded in your KOTESOL account/profile is a different address.
Candidate information can be found at
https://koreatesol.org/content/2025-nominees-candidates
By Webeditor Elections on October 10, 2025 - 8:03pm | 0 Comments | Nominations & Elections Committee |Read more
Jeonju–North Jeolla Chapter Kicks Off Fall with a Fun(d)raiser
Jeonju–North Jeolla Chapter started the fall semester with energy and creativity at our September opener at Jeonbuk University. We introduced a new location in the College of Education building, complete with fresh name tags featuring QR codes for quick access to chapter information.
To keep our chapter strong, we launched our first-ever silent auction, “Put the Fun in Fundraiser,” featuring donated books, games, and teaching materials. Thanks to the generosity of members and bidders, we raised enough to cover expenses for the next six months — and had a lot of fun along the way....
By Webeditor Jeonju on October 1, 2025 - 8:51am | 0 Comments | Jeonju-North Jeolla |Read moreNational Elections - Balloting Begins Oct. 1
Attention all KOTESOL Members.
The voting period for the 2025 KOTESOL national elections is about to begin (October 1-19). Voting is online; look for your ballot in your email inbox on October 1. It should be there in the early morning. Ballots are being sent to all current (paid-in) KOTESOL members whose membership expiry dates are after September 30, 2025. They are being sent to the email address recorded in the member's KOTESOL account.
If you cannot locate your ballot in your email, (1) check your spam folder, (2) confirm that you are searching for your ballot at the email...
By Webeditor Elections on September 29, 2025 - 9:06pm | 0 Comments | Nominations & Elections Committee |Read moreKorea TESOL Journal 21-1 Online Now
It's here! To start off your new semester! The most recent issue of the Korea TESOL Journal (KTJ 21-1) is now available online for your professional reading enjoyment. This issue contains seven full research papers, a brief report, and three book reviews (see Table of Contents below).
Members can view the table of contents and download a copy HERE. (Remember to log in first.)
If you are not yet a KOTESOL member, you can enjoy this issue's complimentary paper HERE.
And you can join KOTESOL HERE.
View back issues of the Korea TESOL Journal HERE.
Beginning...
By Webeditor Publications on September 2, 2025 - 11:06pm | 0 Comments | Korea TESOL Journal |Read moreNominations 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 candidate or as a voter. The nominations period runs from September 1 to 21, and candidates’ information and endorsements will be available online throughout the voting period (October 1-19).
Information on official candidates will be uploaded to the website as it becomes available.
Information on...
By Webeditor Elections on August 31, 2025 - 11:15pm | 0 Comments | Nominations & Elections Committee |Read moreTEC - 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 can login now and access the various articles designed to support you on your TEFL journey.
Members can access the Autumn issue of TEC by clicking/tapping HERE. (Remember to log in first!)
Table of Contents -- Autumn 2025 -- The English Connection
4 Editorial
At Our Own Pace: Time in the Lives...
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: Innovative Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Assessment
January 30-31, 2026
Bangkok, Thailand
Interested applicants must prepare a presentation abstract that matches the theme of the conference, a personal bio of 50 words or fewer, and a headshot. Check the conference page for more information.
...
By Webeditor Outreach on August 31, 2025 - 1:13am | 0 Comments | International Outreach Committee (IOC) |Read moreRepresent 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 Transforming Learners
February 6-8, 2026
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Interested applicants must prepare a presentation abstract that matches the theme of the conference, a personal bio of 50 words or fewer, and a headshot. Check the conference page for more information.
Application deadline is September 12,...
By Webeditor Outreach on August 31, 2025 - 1:09am | 0 Comments | International Outreach Committee (IOC) |Read moreCall 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 amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws will be voted upon by all members in attendance. Please submit any proposed amendments (along with five endorsements from other current members) to the KOTESOL president by September 30. These will be distributed online and electronically (via email) at least 30 days prior to the ABM.
The...
By Webeditor National on August 27, 2025 - 4:44pm | 0 Comments | |Read moreKOTESOL 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 with the KOTESOL president, national treasurer, chapter treasurers, various KOTESOL committee chairs (conference, sponsorship, membership, auditing), and the tax office; respond to emails Quarterly: Produce financial reports Annually: Prepare tax-related documentation Time commitment: ~10-20 hours per quarter with... By Webeditor National on August 27, 2025 - 4:16pm | 0 Comments | |Read moreFrom 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 University to familiarize ourselves with the campus and to see what all it has to offer.
In June, we enjoyed workshops by Gabriele Villafradez (how to bring language to life through cooking and art) and Yuying Kang (Praat software for classroom use and pronunciation research).
In July and August, our chapter...
By Webeditor Jeonju on August 5, 2025 - 10:16pm | 0 Comments | Jeonju-North Jeolla |Read moreKorea TESOL National Elections
Nominations for Korea TESOL's elected National Council positions will be open during September 1-21, 2025. The terms of office are one year -- from the 2025 ABM to the 2026 ABM.
KOTESOL members are encouraged to consider how they may serve the organization in the coming year. For detailed information on elected offices, nomination procedures, voting dates, etc., go to the Nomination and Elections pages at https://koreatesol.org/elections.
By Webeditor Elections on July 28, 2025 - 5:36pm | 0 Comments | Nominations & Elections Committee |Read more
Scribes Square: A Tribute
A new piece has been added to Scribes Square: A tribute to a most influential peace linguistics educator - Francisco Gomes de Matos. Read about the life of this pioneer of peace through the words of Jocelyn Wright. Access it here.
Scribes Square is a platform for ALL KOTESOL members. It is a podium from which concise ideas, perspectives, and opinions can be delivered with minimal effort. Consider having yourself heard on Scribes Square.
By Webeditor Publications on July 20, 2025 - 11:47pm | 0 Comments | Publications |Read more
HAN - The Summer 2025 Issue Now Online
The Summer Edition of the Korea TESOL Happenings and News (HAN) is here! See what our National Council has been up to, read about the exciting workshops and activities our chapters have been holding this season, and check out what latest news our SIGs have to share. Don't forget to check out the Member Spotlight to read about a KOTESOL member's experiences and reflections on their teaching career.
See the contents of HAN Summer 2025 and access the PDF HERE. No need to log in first; HAN is open access. Enjoy, everyone!
Contributors
Madison Brand • Robert Dickey...
Call for Representatives: 30th NELTA International Conference
Represent KOTESOL in Nepal!
Join fellow ELT professionals at the 30th NELTA International Conference hosted by our partners at the Nepal English Language Teachers' Association (NELTA).
Dates: February 20–22, 2026
Location: Lalitpur, Nepal
Theme: ELT for NextGen: Teaching for People, Planet, and Peace
Conference application deadline: October 31st, 2025
KOTESOL representative application deadline: August 8th, 2025
The International Outreach Committee will provide a conference grant (registration fees waived, free conference pass, participation in VIP...
By Webeditor Outreach on July 3, 2025 - 2:36pm | 0 Comments | International Outreach Committee (IOC) |Read moreRepresent KOTESOL this September in Mongolia!
The International Outreach Committee is looking for a representative to travel to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia for this year's ELTAM International Conference 2025!
ELTAM International Conference 2025September 26-28, 2025
Mandakh University, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Conference application deadline: June 30th, 2025
KOTESOL representative application deadline: June 15th
The International Outreach Committee will provide a conference grant (registration fees waived, free conference pass, participation in VIP events) to one successful applicant for each conference.
... By Webeditor Outreach on June 9, 2025 - 11:09pm | 0 Comments | International Outreach Committee (IOC) |Read moreTEC - The Summer 2025 Issue Now Online
A brand-new issue of The English Connection, the Summer issue, is now waiting to make a connection with you -- from multimodality and the multicultural to the writing classroom and teaching speaking; from routines and pair/group work to AI and enmeshment. Take a look at the entire table of contents below.
KOTESOL members can access the Summer issue of TEC by clicking/tapping HERE. (Remember to log in first!)
Table of Contents -- Summer 2025 -- The English Connection
4 Editorial
Alleviating Enmeshment
The English Connection
By Dr. Andrew White
...
By Webeditor Publications on June 2, 2025 - 1:28am | 0 Comments | The English Connection (TEC) |Read moreKOTESOL Awards Presented
At the opening ceremony of the 2025 Korea TESOL International Conference on May 10, the following three awards for articles/papers in KOTESOL publications were presented:
Korea TESOL Research Paper of the Year Award (Korea TESOL Journal) -- Maria Teresa Martinez Garcia
KOTESOL Proceedings Best Paper Award -- I-Jiuan Ting
The English Connection Article of the Year Award -- Michael Duddy
In addition to the publications awards, two awards were presented to two very deserving KOTESOL members. The first is an award sponsored by Dr. Thomas S.C. Farrell, and the...
By Webeditor Publications on May 31, 2025 - 1:30am | 0 Comments | Publications |Read moreRepresent KOTESOL at the PALT 2025 International Conference
PALT 2025 International Conference & 65th Founding Anniversary
Upskilling and Upscaling: Moving up with the 8Ms of Language TeachingNovember 27–29, 2025
University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
https://www.paltphilippines.com
The International Outreach Committee will provide a travel grant (registration fees waived, free conference pass, participation in VIP events, accommodations, and subsidized airfare) to one successful applicant for the conference. See here for details.
Conference application deadline (open to everyone): May 30, 2025
KOTESOL...
Welcome to the Chat GPT Jungle - JNJ meeting, April 5
Jeonju North Jeolla’s meeting on April 5th brought us a full house and a request to watch our presenters Aaron Snowberger and Eve Kim, remotely, so Facebook live was used to broadcast to the world.
Aaron’s presentation: Smarter, Faster, Better: ChatGPT For Fun and Profit was probably the best I have ever seen on this topic. When most people present on technology, they use a lot of terms and buzz words that make me want to crawl under my desk. Aaron explained that AI is a statistical model that predicts the next word. Now that feels reasonable to me. It’s revolutionary because it...
By Webeditor Jeonju on May 20, 2025 - 7:57pm | 0 Comments | Jeonju-North Jeolla |Read more#Marketplace @ KOTESOL 2025
The new #Marketplace at the KOTESOL 2025 International Conference features art, handmade goods, treats, and displays from small (and not-so-small) businesses. We hope you’ll take a moment to browse, support their work, and enjoy this special addition to this year's conference! Find us on your way to the KOTESOL Café!
Find banners and links to all our displays!
https://ic2025koreatesol.org/displays/
Come hungry and ready to shop!
By Robert Dickey on May 2, 2025 - 1:50pm | 0 Comments | Media (Resources for) |Read moreRepresent KOTESOL at the 33rd MELTA International Conference 2025
The International Outreach Committee is looking for a representative to travel to Selangor next to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the upcoming 33rd MELTA International Conference this September!
33rd MELTA International Conference 2025September 13-14, 2025
Brickfields Asia College, Selangor, Malaysia
https://meltaconference.my.canva.site/33rdmeltainternationalconference
Conference application deadline: May 30, 2025
KOTESOL representative application deadline: May 16th
The International Outreach Committee will provide a conference grant (registration fees...
By Webeditor Outreach on April 10, 2025 - 10:52am | 0 Comments | International Outreach Committee (IOC) |Read moreHAN - The Spring 2025 Issue Now Online
With this Spring 2025 issue, the Korea TESOL Happenings and News (HAN) is beginning its second year of publication. In this issue, find out what KOTESOL members have been doing, what chapters and SIGs have been organizing, and what KOTESOL's national committees have been offering.
See the contents of HAN's Spring 2025 issue and access the PDF HERE. No need to log in first; HAN is open access. Enjoy!
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Contributors
Madison Brand • Robert Dickey • Melvin Dixon • Michael Free • Dr. Lindsay Herron • André Jacobs • Dr. Maria Lisak • Wesley Martin • Dr. Ian Moodie •...