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KOTESOL News
May 2016
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 Pre-registration for the 2016 National Conference is open now through May 15! Register today to save time and money.
Conference fees
Members: 10,000 won (20,000 won onsite; membership must expire on or after May 31, 2016)
Non-members: 25,000 won (35,000 won onsite)
Groups (5+ people): 20,000 won/person (not available onsite)
To pre-register, or to find additional information about accommodations, transportation, and more, please click here.
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 The call for proposals is now open for the 24th Annual Korea TESOL International Conference, scheduled to be held in Seoul on October 15 & 16, 2016. The theme for the conference is "Shaping the Future: With 21st Century Skills," and proposals will be accepted through May 31. To learn more or to submit a proposal, please visit the KOTESOL website.
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 The KOTESOL Membership Committee invites you to enjoy warm sunshine, craft beer, live music, and your favorite KOTESOL compatriots during the holiday weekend! Join us Saturday, May 7, 3-5 p.m., for an unofficial gathering at the Great Korean Beer Festival (Outdoor Plaza at Samseong Station, Line 2, Exits 5 & 6, Seoul). For more information, please click here.
Find MemComm and flash your membership card to get a free 6-oz. beer and a pretzel necklace (first 28 people only)!
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 The Proceedings 2014 and Korea TESOL Journal 11-2 (the most recent issue of each) are available online now! If you would prefer to read a print version rather than the online version, copies are still available to members. Send your complete mailing address (including the new Korean street-name address and new 5-digit postal code, in hangeul) to publications@koreatesol.org.
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To ensure the prompt delivery of The English Connection (TEC) and other materials, please confirm your mailing address at koreatesol.org today! PLEASE make sure you are using the new Korean street name and new 5-digit postal code assigned by the post office, and addresses must be in the proper format (example available online).
To edit your address, first log in to the KOTESOL website and navigate to your account profile. The address you need to update is under the " Edit" tab, labelled " Postal Mailing Address Label."
NOTE: The addresses listed under the "Address Book" tab, labelled "Default Billing Address" and "Default Shipping Address," are NOT used by the Publications Committee.
Reminder: You can opt out of hard-copy mailings, if you'd rather go green and read TEC only in electronic form! This option is available in your online profile, under the "Edit" tab. Just scroll down and click on the box next to "Do Not Send (Postal) Mailings." TEC and other publications will always be available to members online, regardless of your choice here. |
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 The Korea TESOL Journal accepts submissions on a rolling basis and welcomes papers from all members. Submit now to be considered for Volume 12, Number 2, to be published in 2016. Submissions received too late to be included in this issue will be considered for Volume 13, Number 1. For more information and submission guidelines, please click here.
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The deadline has passed for early registration discounts to the 2016 Christians in ELT International Conference (June 24 & 25, Yonsei University, Seoul), but you can still get a KOTESOL member's discount on late or onsite registration! More information coming next month.
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Goodies for Grassroots Promotion
Are you giving a presentation in a non-KOTESOL venue? Would you like some KOTESOL goodies to hand out to your audience? The Membership Committee would love to send you some KOTESOL pamphlets and business cards! (Pens are currently out of stock, but they should be available later this year.) To request some, just tell us about your event here.
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KOTESOL Merchandise
Display your KOTESOL affiliation with pride! KOTESOL merchandise is now available for purchase online. Domestic shipping is free for members, 5,000 won for non-members.
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KOTESOL Job Board
Post or find a job on the KOTESOL Job Board!
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Events Calendars
On the KOTESOL website, you can find calendars not only for KOTESOL events but also for domestic and international events hosted by other ELT organizations.
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Share Your Expertise!
KOTESOL is always looking for volunteers! Contact us, and we'll find a place for you. It's a great way to practice a special skill--or learn a new one!
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Classroom Observation Program
If you'd like to be paired with an experienced teacher to observe their class or ask them to give feedback on your own classes, please fill out the request form online. Experienced teachers, volunteer here to observe or be observed!
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Discount on TESOL International Membership
Eligible KOTESOL members can get a special membership discount when joining TESOL International Association. If you are not a member of TESOL or haven’t been a member in the past 3 years, you qualify for a 25% discount when you join or rejoin TESOL! Click here to learn more or to request the promotional code necessary for the discount.
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Save a Tree! Opt Out of TEC Hard Copies
Did you know you can opt out of receiving hard copies of The English Connection (TEC)? Just select "Don't Send (Postal) Mail" in your online profile ("My account" --> "Edit" tab --> scroll to the check box just below the "Postal Mailing Address Label" box):
You'll still be able to access all issues of TEC online--even the most recent ones, as long as your membership is current.
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Got a question about KOTESOL? Check our list of Frequently Asked Questions; if that doesn't answer your question, contact us!
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