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Dinner & Social With Mongolian Teachers
Join KOTESOL for a special evening with ~20 English teachers visiting from Mongolia! Intercultural Connections Party! Pizza & Potluck Thursday, July 3 18:00-20:00 GNUE English Cafe Creativity Convergence Building / 창의융합관, 3rd Floor Venue Information...Events Gwangju-Jeonnam June 10, 2025
Gyoko Summer BBQ
Please join us for our annual Summer BBQ on Saturday, June 21st! The festivities will start at 2 pm and continue until everyone is unable to stand ... comfortably. Gangnam University's Yongin Campus has been so kind to host us again this year. For more...Events Gyeonggi [Suwon, Yongin] June 16, 2025
AI Cheating: How to Respond as Teachers and as Institutions
Abstract: AI can be a powerful tool for learning. However, students often use AI in ways that allow them to avoid learning and cheat on assessments. As educators, how can we respond to this? In this workshop, the presenter will outline his experiences as an undergraduate...Events Seoul June 20, 2025
Personal Paradigm Shifts: Sources, Strategies and Signficance
Title: Personal Paradigm Shifts: Sources, Strategies and Signficance Abstract: Many factors contribute to reconceptualizing our teaching practice. This session will attempt to help participants become more aware of minor and major personal paradigm shifts in their...Events Seoul June 24, 2025
Christian Teachers SIG Book Discussion
Our next book club meeting will be 8:30-9:30 PM on July 2, 2025. (We have moved the starting time 30 minutes later this month because some of us are also attending the Seoul Chapter online workshop that day.) We will discuss the fifth chapter of On Christian Teaching...Events Christian Teachers June 24, 2025
Well-Being SIG - Yoga and Meditation (Online)
Join us for a peaceful and inclusive Yoga Night to Embrace Acceptance, where you can connect with yourself and others in a supportive atmosphere. The evening will include physical yoga, breathwork, and meditation, offering a holistic experience designed to help you centre...Events June 24, 2025
SJ SIG Summer Book Club
We'll gather weekly online over the summer to discuss our reading of: The Societal Codification of Korean English (https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/societal-codification-of-korean-english-9781350188556/).Events Social Justice (Critical Educators in Korea) SIG June 30, 2025
SJ SIG Summer Book Club
We'll gather weekly online to discuss our reading of: The Societal Codification of Korean English (https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/societal-codification-of-korean-english-9781350188556/)Events Social Justice (Critical Educators in Korea) SIG June 30, 2025
Gwangju-Jeonnam September Workshop + Swapshop + Potluck
September Workshop + Swapshop + Potluck Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 Time: 2:00–5:00 PM Location: Gwangju National University of Education (GNUE) Creativity Convergence Building (창의융합관), Gwangju, South Korea google maps or naver map Join us for a...Events Gwangju-Jeonnam July 4, 2025
Gyeonggi GKT Lantern
Lighting the way for English teachers in Korea Please join us for our introductory workshop to the GKT - Gyeonggi KOTESOL Teacher Training Program, give us your feedback, and join our initiative! When: Saturday July 12, 2025 at 2 PM (KST...Events Gyeonggi [Suwon, Yongin] July 6, 2025
Christian Teachers SIG Book Discussion
The Christian Teachers SIG Book Club will meet from 8 to 9 PM on August 13 to discuss chapter 6 of On Christian Teaching by David I. Smith. Newcomers are welcome to join! If this is your first time, you can register here to get the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/...Events Christian Teachers July 7, 2025
Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter: 2nd Annual Beach Hop
Join us for our 2nd annual beach hop in Busan. Last year, our first beach hop was a great success and so much fun that we are hosting it again in 2025. Join us for a day of sunbathing, swimming, and laughing with your KOTESOL community. The event is free, and...Events Busan-Gyeongsang-Daegu Chapter July 9, 2025
Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter: BIFF Networking Event
A networking day with the BG Chapter at the Busan International Film Festival. This event is part of the grant awarded to us by the Busan Global City Programme. We will be watching films, networking, and enjoying the local cuisine. More information to come. ...Events Busan-Gyeongsang-Daegu Chapter July 9, 2025
SIG Committee: 1st Committee Meeting
At the most recent National Council meeting, it was decided that a committee would be formed to support the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and to review the SIG bylaws. This committee has now been established under the guidance of the National Council. In order to reach...Events Busan-Gyeongsang-Daegu Chapter July 9, 2025
Gwangju Jeonnam Chapter Oct Meet Up
October KOTESOL Meet-Up Update Hi Gwangju KOTESOL friends! We were planning a coffee chat/dinner around mid-October, somewhere between Gwangju and Mokpo, where a few members live. One member at large suggested October 11 in Hampyeong. However, with the busy Chuseok/...Events Gwangju-Jeonnam July 13, 2025
Gwangju Jeonnam: Games, Clubs & Creativity in Language Learning
November 8, 2025 from 2-5pm We will meet in our regular room, English Center, at Gwangju National University of Education. Admission: Free Light refreshments provided Join the Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter of KOTESOL for an engaging afternoon exploring how games,...Events Gwangju-Jeonnam July 13, 2025
Gwangju Jeonnam Yearend Workshop & Elections
Join us for the year-end workshops at GNUE. Workshop 1 Title: Song Lyrics and Children's Literature as Road Maps for Creative Writing Abstract: Teaching creative writing in a second language can have numerous roadblocks: mismatched student levels, lack of vocabulary, and...Events Gwangju-Jeonnam July 13, 2025
Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter: An Evening with the KOTESOL Publishing Team
The Busan-Gyeongnam Chapter is happy to host an evening with KOTESOL's Publishing pundits: David Shaffer and Andrew White. Interested in Getting Published? Discover how to publish in one of KOTESOL’s respected publications. Join veteran editors David Shaffer and...Events July 30, 2025
Well-Being SIG: Meditation and Swimming (Gwangalli, Busan)
[Free event] Come and enjoy a day at Gwangalli Beach. We will start the day with meditation and gentle yoga/stretches. This will be followed by swimming. We can then go for lunch together or individually. I suggest an early start to avoid heatstroke, but please DM me if...Events July 30, 2025
Gangwon Chapter: Designing and Using Chatbots in Your Classroom
Designing and Using Chatbots in Your Classroom Learn to create chatbots and related resources that give your students a reliable go-to tool in a world of inconsistent and unknown AI options. You'll be able to tailor these tools to your specific teaching context and...Events Gangwon July 31, 2025
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
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
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
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