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The English Connection (TEC 28-1) Spring 2024
March 1, 2024 DownloadThe English Connection (TEC 28-1) Spring 2024, Volume 28, Issue 1
The International Conference Edition
In This Issue...
4. Editorial
Blinking
by Dr. Andrew White
5. President’s Message
The Play’s the Thing: Spotlight on KOTESOL’s Spring Celebrations!
by Lindsay Herron
Conference Preview
6. “Players on the World Stage” at KOTESOL 2024
by Bryan Hale
7. International Conference Speaker Preview
Invited Speaker Articles & Interviews
8. TEIL and a Need to View the World as “Messy”
Dr. Aya...
The English Connection (TEC 27-2) Summer 2023
June 1, 2023 DownloadThe English Connection (TEC 27-2) Summer 2023, Volume 27, Issue 2
In This Issue ...
4. Editorial
Don’t You Tell Me to Look and Listen
by Dr. Andrew White
5. President’s Message
KOTESOL at 30: Agile and Energetic as Ever
by Lindsay Herron
Articles
6. Using Music to Teach Students at Any English Level
— by David Allen
8. Embracing Peers Through Interpersonal Competence
— by Timothy Ang
10. Learning Students’ Names for Increased Engagement and Accountability
— by Brian Raisbeck
13. What’s...
The English Connection (TEC 27-1) Spring.2023
February 27, 2023 DownloadThe English Connection (TEC 27-1) Spring 2023
The Pre-Conference Issue.
In This Issue ...
4. Editorial
Soft Collaboration with Our Students
— by Dr. Andrew White
5. President’s Message
KOTESOL as a Conduit for Collaboration and Connections
— by Lindsay Herron
6. “Advancing Collaboration” at KOTESOL 2023
— by Garth Elzerman
7. Advancing Collaboration: IC Speakers’ List
8. Collaborative Professional Development, the Role of EIL, and CL Moving Beyond the Classroom
— by Jack C. Richards
10. “Talk is...
The English Connection (TEC 26-4) Winter 2022
December 1, 2022 DownloadThe English Connection (TEC 26-4) Winter 2022
The "Less Is More" Edition.
In This Issue ...
4. Editorial
Less Is More… When Cubbyholing
— by Dr. Andrew White
5. President’s Message
(Re-)Introducing PD into Your Life: KOTESOL Sparks Joy
— by Lindsay Herron
6. Less Is More… in Pre-listening Activities:
The non-interventionist approach and more focus on post-listening activities
— by Christopher Miller
8. Less Is More… in Coursebooks:
Arguments against using four-skills coursebooks in general English...
The English Connection (TEC 26-3) Autumn 2022
September 1, 2022 DownloadThe English Connection (TEC 26-3) Autumn 2022
In This Issue...
4 Editorial
A Rule of Thumb
— by Dr. Andrew White
5 President's Message
The (Not Quite) A to Z of Getting More Involved with KOTESOL
— by Bryan Hale
6 Motivation: Every Educator’s White Whale
— by KC Washington
9 Cultural Bias in ESL Coursebooks and Assessment
— by George Loetter
12 A Speaking Fluency-Focused Curriculum
— by Christopher Tempest
15 Exploration of Linguistic Landscapes and Implications
for Building...
The English Connection (TEC 26-2) Summer 2022
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The English Connection (TEC 26-2), Summer 2022: Special Edition
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In This Issue...
4. Editorial
“Teacher! Teacher! Game! Game!”
— by Dr. Andrew White
5. President’s Message
Good Games, Good Professional Development – It’s About Synergy
— by Bryan Hale
Articles
6. Saving Nexus: A Tabletop Roleplaying Game for the Korean Classroom
— by Daniel Savage
9. Let’s Get Ludic!
— by James York
12. Gamification of Vocabulary Learning: Using Quizlet Live in an ESL...
The English Connection (TEC 26-1) Spring 2022
March 1, 2022 DownloadThe English Connection (TEC 26-1) Spring 2022
In This Issue...
4. Editorial
A Field Guide to Online Presenters and Attendees: You Know Who You Are Revisited
— by Dr. Andrew White
5. President’s Message
Why I’m Brimming With Anticipation for IC 2022
— by Bryan Hale
Conference Articles
6. Conference Preview: Teaching for a Better World
— by Lindsay Herron
8. Speaking for a Better World: IC Speakers' List
9. Focusing on Teacher Wellbeing, Positive Psychology, and Peace
— Dr. Tammy Gregersen Interview
...
The English Connection (TEC 25-4) Winter 2021
December 1, 2021 DownloadThe English Connection (TEC 25-4) Winter 2021
In This Issue...
4. Editorial
Delivering on Learner Needs: A Diagnostic
— by Dr. Andrew White
5. President’s Message
Organizations Like KOTESOL Are More Important Now Than Ever
— by Bryan Hale
Articles
6.
Lexicographic: Using Data Visualization Techniques in Creating Online Dictionaries
— by Andrew Prosser
9.
Six Similarities Between Korean and English Histories That Provide Insights into Their Language Development
— by Dr. Tory S. Thorkelson
The English Connection (TEC 25-3) Autumn 2021
September 1, 2021 DownloadThe English Connection (TEC 25-3) Autumn 2021
TEC at 25: The Commemorative Edition.
In This Issue...
4
Editorial
25 Years...It's Personal
— by Dr. Andrew White
4
Special Message
Celebrating 25 Years
— by Dr. David Shaffer
5
President’s Message
Let’s Feel Appreciation – And Excitement, Too!
— by Bryan Hale
Articles
6
Group Presentation Skills: Teaching with a Student-Centered Approach
— by Hall Houston
9
Ideas First, Structure Second: Academic Writing...
The English Connection (TEC 25-2) Summer 2021
June 1, 2021 DownloadThe English Connection (TEC 25-2) Summer 2021
The Language 2.0 Edition.
In This Issue . . .
4
Editorial
Moving into Language 2.0 (Kicking and Screaming)
by Dr. Andrew White
5
President’s Message
Path-Breaking Progress
by Bryan Hale
Articles
6
Learner Preferences on NEST and NNEST Teacher Roles in the Online Classroom
— by Scott Holland
9
Back to the 90s: Introducing Chat Rooms to a New Generation
— by Jeffrey Baldwin
12
Zoom: Nearly a Perfect Classroom
— by...
The English Connection (TEC 25-1) Spring 2021
March 1, 2021 DownloadThe English Connection (TEC 25-1) Spring 2021
. . . The Spring Edition.
In This Issue . . .
4
Editorial
Fool Them with Lexical Fluency Hacks (LFH)
— by Dr. Andrew White
5
President’s Message
Let’s Appreciate How Much We’ve Grown
— by Bryan Hale
Articles
6
Influencing Learner Motivation and Developing Skills Through Reading Activities
— by Greg Rouault
10
Moving Writing Courses Online
— by Laurence Craven & Daniel Fredrick
14
Engaging in Informal Technology...
The English Connection (TEC 24-4) Winter 2020
December 1, 2020 Download
The English Connection (TEC 24-4) Winter 2020
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In This Issue . . .
4 Editorial: Do You Even Teach, Bro (and Sis)?
ㅡ by Dr. Andrew White
5 President’s Message: Uncertainties Continue, but Much to Look Forward To
ㅡ by Bryan Hale
Articles
6 Good Questions Matter: Narratives as Contexts for Questions in L2 Classrooms
ㅡ by Ester Ahn
9 Enhancing EFL Learners’ Speaking Competence Through Post-Task Public Performances
ㅡ by Ciara Flores-Sim
13 Adopting Technology for Young Learners...
The English Connection (TEC 24-3) Autumn 2020
September 1, 2020 Download
The English Connection (TEC 24-3) Autumn 2020
In This Issue...
04 Editorial: Perspectives
ㅡ by Dr. Andrew White
05 President’s Message: On the Crystalline Grace of Diverse Perspectives in Our Organization
ㅡ by Lindsay Herron
Perspectives
A Perspective on Lessons
06 Using Art Images in the English Classroom
ㅡ by Natalie St.Martin
Perspectives on Language
09 Mother Tongue Use in the Language Classroom
ㅡ by Rory O’Reilly Hayes
13 Understanding Classroom Interaction Through IRF Model...
The English Connection (TEC 24-2) Summer 2020
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The English Connection (TEC 24-2) Summer 2020
In This Issue...
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04 Editorial: Eight Reflections on Not Reflecting
ㅡ by Dr. Andrew White
05 President’s Message: Together in Spirit
ㅡ by Lindsay Herron
Academic Reflections
06 Reflecting on Vocabulary Instruction Using Affixes
ㅡ by Samantha Levinson
09 Lessons on Migrating Online
ㅡ by Adam Turner
12 An Integrated Approach to Teaching Creative Writing
ㅡ by Darren Elliott
Reflections on Organizations
15 It Takes a...
The English Connection (TEC 24-1) Spring 2020
March 1, 2020 Download
The English Connection (TEC 24-1) Spring 2020
In this issue...
04 Editorial: What Are Your Paperweights? – by Dr. Andrew White
05 President’s Message – by Lindsay Herron
Articles
06 Athletes and Chefs in the Classroom: How Unlikely Vocations Inform ELT
ㅡ by Kara Mac Donald and Federico Pomarici
09 Engaging and Motivating Underprivileged Children: The Nonprofit EFL Work by Beyond the English Divide
ㅡ by Maria Teresa Martinez-Garcia
11 Embracing Flipped Learning in the Writing Classroom
ㅡ by Daniel R. Fredrick,...
The English Connection (TEC 23-4) Winter 2019
December 1, 2019 Download
The English Connection (TEC 23-4) Winter 2019
This issue includes . . .
Editorial: The ET in ELT – by Dr. Andrew White
President’s Message – by Lindsay Herron
Features
English – Mine, Yours, and Ours: Enabling All Learners to Own It for a Purpose
ㅡ by Maria Luz Elena N. Canilao
Code-Switching in the EFL Classroom
ㅡ by Bryan Alkema
Putting Pronunciation into Context for Student Presentations
ㅡ by Kalina Wong
KOTESOL News and Happenings
Growing Bonds: A Partnership Between Korea TESOL and Mongolia...
The English Connection (TEC 23-3) Autumn 2019
September 1, 2019 DownloadThe English Connection (TEC 23-3) Autumn 2019 ㅡ The International Conference Issue
Contents include . . .
Editorial: You Know Who You Are – by Dr. Andrew White
President’s Message – by Dr. David E. Shaffer
Special Feature: Preview to the International Conference 2019
27 Years of KOTESOL International Conferences:
Examining Themes for Trends
ㅡ by Jocelyn Wright
IC 2019 Invited Speakers and Session Titles
Rod Ellis, Plenary Speaker: Interview
ㅡ conducted by Andrew White
Andrew D. Cohen, Plenary Speaker:...
The English Connection (TECv23n2) Summer 2019
June 1, 2019 DownloadThe English Connection (TEC 23-2) Summer 2019
Contents include . . .
Editorial – by Dr. Andrew White
President’s Message – by Dr. David E. Shaffer
Features
Introducing: The 27th Annual Korea TESOL International Conference
ㅡ by Grace H. Wang
Google Forms and Form Publisher: Reducing Speaking Activities’ Setup Time
ㅡ by Andrew Garth
Spotlight on an At-Risk Student in an English Classroom
ㅡ by Stephanie Ptak
Challenging Two Common Beliefs About Korean Education
ㅡ by Chris Redmond
Teaching North...
The English Connection (TECv23n1) Spring 2019
March 1, 2019 DownloadThe English Connection (TEC 23-1) Spring 2019
Contents include . . .
Editorial – by Julian Warmington
President’s Message – by Dr. David E. Shaffer
Features
Present at the 2019 Korea TESOL International Conference
ㅡ by Kathleen Kelley
A Noun, the Noun, or Just Noun?
ㅡ by Kent Lee
Quick and Easy Speaking Activities to Get Students Talking
ㅡ by Sara Peterson
Remembering Mitzi Kaufman
ㅡ by Dr. David E. Shaffer and Friends
Eastern vs. Western Thought and ESL
ㅡ by Eric Shewack
Can...
The English Connection (TECv22n4) Winter 2018
December 1, 2018 Download The English Connection (TEC 22-4) Winter 2018.
Contents include . . .
Editorial – by Julian Warmington
President’s Message – by Dr. David E. Shaffer
Features
Addressing Homophobia in the Korean Classroom
ㅡ by Arturo Collado
Tying It All Together: Video Recording Speaking Assignments
ㅡ by Neil Briggs
In Search of Balance: Gender, Race, Culture
ㅡ by Dr. Alaric Naudé
The Value of Repeat Listening
ㅡ by Victor Crispin
Columns
A First-Time International Conference, A Review
ㅡ by Jessica...
The English Connection (TECv22n3) Autumn 2018
September 1, 2018 Download The English Connection (TEC 22-3) Autumn 2018.
Contents include . . .
Editorial – by Julian Warmington
President’s Message – by Dr. David E. Shaffer
Special Feature: The International Conference
The 40 Years’ War
ㅡ by Stephen Krashen, Plenary Speaker
“Anything I Can Do, We Can Do Better”
ㅡ by Steven Herder, Featured Speaker
Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?
ㅡ by Ki Hun Kim, Featured Speaker
Scott Thornbury, Plenary Speaker: Interview
ㅡ by David Shaffer
Jennifer Book, Featured Speaker:...
The English Connection (TECv22n2) Summer 2018
June 1, 2018 Download The English Connection (TEC 22-2) Summer 2018.
Contents include...
Editorial – by Julian Warmington
President’s Message – by Dr. David E. Shaffer
Features
Introducing: International Conference 2018!
ㅡ by Kathleen Kelley
Reflective Practice Cards: Learning Collaboratively
ㅡ by Maria Lisak
TESOL International Conference 2018: The Review
ㅡ by Robert Dickey
Extensive Reading in an Elementary School Setting
ㅡ by Roxy Lee
Theme-Based Instruction
ㅡ by Douglas Baumwoll
When to Start Teaching...
The English Connection (TECv22n1) Spring 2018
March 1, 2018 Download The English Connection (TEC 22-1) Spring 2018Contents include...
Editorial – by Gil Coombe
President’s Message – by Dr. David E. Shaffer
Features
Reflective Spaces for English Language Teachers
ㅡ by Daniel Xerri
Investment, Capitals, and Learning
ㅡ by Jocelyn Wright
Unveiling Indonesian EFL Teachers’ Beliefs About English Language Teaching
ㅡ by M. Faruq Ubaidillah
Micro-evaluating Your Classroom
ㅡ by Christopher Judd
Book Review: The Intercultural Mind
ㅡ by Neil Talbert
The Case Against...
The English Connection (TECv21n4) Winter 2017
December 1, 2017 Download
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Contents include...
Editorial – by Gil Coombe
President’s Message – by Dr. David E. Shaffer
Features
Teaching in Korean Universities: A Personal Perspective
ㅡ by Tory S. Thorkelson
Scaffolding Project for Beginning Learners
ㅡ by Stephanie Ptak
Motivation in the EFL Classroom: Practical Tips for New Teachers
ㅡ by Michael Smith
Should You Do a PhD or Not?
ㅡ by Stewart Gray
Teaching Korean History Through Content-Based Instruction
ㅡ by...
The English Connection (TECv21n3) Autumn 2017
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The English Connection (TEC 21-3) Autumn 2017
Contents include...
Editorial – by Gil Coombe
President’s Message – by Lindsay Herron
Features
KOTESOL International Conference Preview
ㅡ by Sean O’Connor and Kathleen Kelley
Technology and EFL: Is the Future Tense?
ㅡ by Nicky Hockly
Interview with IC Featured Speaker Ted O’Neill
Interview with IC Featured Speaker Kathleen Kampa
Interview with IC Featured Speaker Bodo Winter
Interview with IC Featured Speaker Kalyan Chattopadhyay
Whatever Happened to Peace (...
The English Connection (TECv21n2) Summer 2017
June 1, 2017 Download
The English Connection (TEC 21-2) Summer 2017
Contents include...
Editorial – by Gil Coombe
President’s Message – by Lindsay Herron
Features
English Immersion Programs in South Korea: Good Idea or Not?
ㅡ by Alasdair Couch
Starting the Journey: Publishing for Beginners
ㅡ by Geoffrey Butler
Designing Courses for Combined Literacy Development:
Teaching Computer Skills Through English
ㅡ by Jocelyn Wright
Teaching Debate: A Task-Based Approach
ㅡ by Colin Walker
Teacher Voices: The Online Hub of Professional...
The English Connection (TECv21n1) Spring 2017
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The English Connection (TEC 21-1) Spring 2017
Contents include:
Editorial ㅡ by Gil Coombe
President’s Message ㅡ by Lindsay Herron
Features
Defning and Pursuing Social Justice in English Language Teaching
ㅡ by Gordon West
Teaching Reading Skills Using Online Storybook Publishing
ㅡ by Dr. Sang Hwang
Equity Issue: Tracking in the EFL Classroom
ㅡ by Stephanie Ptak
Academic Listening: A Practical Approach
ㅡ by Naheen Madarbakus-Ring
Special Focus Interview: “Handyman” Steve Eigenberg
ㅡ by TEC
Columns...
The English Connection (TECv20n4) Winter 2016
December 1, 2016 Download
The English Connection (TECv20n4) Winter 2016.
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Contents include:
Editorial - by Gil Coombe
President's Message - by Lindsay Herron
Features
KOTESOL International Conference 2016: Thoughts from the Floor
Quality-, Effort-, and Improvement-Based Grading for General Skills Language Classes
- by Daniel Corks
Enhancing the ELT Classroom Using Psychology’s Learning Theories
- by Josephine G. Angus
Student-Generated Tasks: Engaging the Learner in Reading and Listening Activities
- by Simon Cosgriff
...
The English Connection (TECv20n3) Autumn 2016
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The English Connection (TECv20n3) Autumn 2016
The KOTESOL IC Pre-conference issue!
Contents include:
Editorial – by Gil Coombe
President’s Message – by Lindsay Herron
Features
Interview with International Conference Chair Jamie Carson
NeuroELT: It Is a Reality - But Don’t Believe Everything You Hear!
- by Robert S. Murphy
Interview with IC Featured Speaker Lynda Yates
The Stories We Keep Telling and Why We Tell Them
- by Chuck Sandy
Interview with IC Featured Speaker Burcu Tezcan-Unal
Interview with IC...
The English Connection (TECv20n2) Summer 2016
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The English Connection (TECv20n2) Summer 2016.
TEC 20-2 (Summer 2016)
Contents include:
Editorial – by Julian Warmington
President’s Message – by Lindsay Herron
Features
Volunteering Your Students
– by Nancy Harcar
Activate Critical Thinking
– by Scott A. DeWaelsche
A Montessori-Style Team Study Activity
– by Stewart Gray
Short Stories and L2 Learners
– by Tyson Vieira
The Importance of Professional Development
– by Steven Schuit, John Healy, & Katie Connors
Columns
“Who I...