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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
Gyoko Workshop: Bootstrapping Partial Learning
Bootstrapping Partial Learning How to cultivate Competence from Ignorance This PechaKucha connects the dots between the past, present, and future of a teacher’s personal journaling and narrative exploration. In 20 fast-paced slides, Rhett Burton, a teacher with over 20...Events Gyeonggi [Suwon, Yongin] September 2, 2025
Korea 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...News Korea TESOL Journal September 2, 2025
Call for Papers: The 22nd Annual DCC-BG KOTESOL Thanksgiving Symposium and Dinner
Publications Daejeon-Chungcheong September 4, 2025
Call for Papers: The 22nd Annual DCC-BG KOTESOL Thanksgiving Symposium and Dinner
The Future of English: Technology, policy, EMI, Artificial Intelligence, & more November 15, 2025 Woosong University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea Keynote Speaker: Kevin Kester, Seoul National University Call for Proposals: September 1, 2025...Events Daejeon-Chungcheong September 4, 2025
2025.9.6 / Pusan National University / Department of Global Studies, College of Economic and International Trade / Busan / Non-Tenure English Language Professor / Salary TBD
Basic page KOTESOL Job Board September 12, 2025
2025.9.6 / Pusan National University / Busan / Non-Tenure English Language Professor / Salary TBD
Basic page KOTESOL Job Board September 12, 2025
The 22nd Annual DCC-BG KOTESOL Thanksgiving Symposium and Dinner
The Future of English: Technology, policy, EMI, Artificial Intelligence, & more November 15, 2025 Woosong University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea Keynote Speaker: Kevin Kester, Seoul National University Call for Proposals: September 1, 2025...Events September 14, 2025
Gyoko K-Pop Demon Hunters Webinar
Gyoko Podcast hosts Greg Lewis and Andre' Jacobs are stepping out of their comfort zone to interview Dr. David Tizzard and Courtney McLaren about the recent KDH phenomenon. Dr. Tizzard is a professor at Seoul Women’s University and Hanyang University. A regular...Events September 19, 2025
Gyoko K-Pop Demon Hunters Webinar
Gyoko Podcast hosts Greg Lewis and Andre' Jacobs are stepping out of their comfort zone to interview Dr. David Tizzard and Courtney McLaren about the recent KDH phenomenon. Dr. Tizzard is a professor at Seoul Women’s University and Hanyang University. A regular...Events September 19, 2025
Lindsay Herron - Registration Director
Dr. Lindsay N. Herron teaches at Gwangju National University of Education. She has been on the registration team since 2012 and has also served as the international conference chair.Bio's KOTESOL 2026 International Conference September 19, 2025
2025.9.19 / Konkuk University GLOCAL Campus / Department of English Language and Culture / Chungju / Full-time Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor / 35,149,000–37,216,000 KRW per year
Basic page KOTESOL Job Board September 19, 2025
2025.9.19 / Konkuk University GLOCAL Campus / Chungju / Assistant Professor / Salary TBD
Basic page KOTESOL Job Board September 19, 2025
Rob Dickey - Sponsorship Chair
Rob Dickey has been engaged with KOTESOL since his first conference in 1995, is a past-president for this organization, and has been involved with ELT conferences management for over 25 years (and managed his first professional conference aboard the Queen Mary in 1984!). A...Bio's KOTESOL 2026 International Conference September 22, 2025
Well-Being SIG - Pilates and Yoga (Online)
All levels welcome. Come for 30 minutes of Pilates, followed by 30 minutes of Yoga. Treat yourself to some lovely at-home movement. The Zoom link will be posted on our Facebook page on the day.Events September 22, 2025
Seoul KOTESOL Hiking Social: Gyeongbukgoong Station-Exit 1
Join us for a hiking social! On Saturday, October 25th at 11am the Seoul KOTESOL Chapter will take a leisurely hike up Inwangsan Mountain. Let's enjoy conversations in the clean mountain air, and take in the beauty of nature over the magnificent vista of the palace and...Events Seoul September 22, 2025
Think before Ink: Practical Strategies for Metacognitive Reading and Writing
Presenter: Pariwat Imsa-ard Title: Think before Ink: Practical Strategies for Metacognitive Reading and Writing Abstract This talk is a hands-on workshop designed for language teachers who want to help students move beyond simply completing reading and writing tasks...Events Seoul September 23, 2025
Registration Overview
Accepted presenter registration: March 1-April 7 Attendee pre-registration: April 1-May 5 Onsite Registration Hours Saturday, 5/16 08:00-16:00 Sunday, 5/17 08:00-13:00 No passes will be available after 13:00 on 5/17. Note: Only participants...Basic page KOTESOL 2026 International Conference September 25, 2025
EFL Teachers as Bricoleurs: Freelancing in a Fractured Field
By Maria Lisak The ground beneath English language teaching is shifting. In East Asia, demographic collapse is shrinking student populations. AI threatens to automate skill-based learning. Public education faces budget cuts, while online platforms commodify teaching with...Article September 26, 2025
Well-Being SIG - Audiobook & Walk (Changwon)
Join us for a unique walking book club experience where we combine fresh air, movement, and storytelling! - Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - Starting Point: Changwon Bus Terminal (next to HomePlus) - Date & Time: Weds, 2025.10.08 / 9am - Route: From Changwon Bus...Events September 29, 2025
National 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 (...News Nominations & Elections Committee September 29, 2025
National Elections - Oct. 1-19
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...Events Nominations & Elections Committee September 29, 2025