ATEK’s 2nd Presidential Election
Next month marks the completion of ATEK President Greg Dolezal’s one-year term as president of the organization. The organization has grown and achieved significant successes during his tenure. With President Dolezal set to leave office, ATEK is announcing its second presidential election. This August, the presidential candidate is Ms. Jaehee Oh, a labor officer from [...]
Early Registration and Other KOTESOL News
English teachers who are interested in sharpening their teaching skills will want to keep abreast of developments in KOTESOL, the organization for TESOL teachers in Korea. Read on for the latest updates or head to the website or Facebook page for more. PAC2010 International Conference Registration is now open. Register early, save W10,000 and avoid [...]
Jaseng Hospital & Herbal Medicine Dispensary Tour
Jaseng Hospital, the premiere Oriental medical hospital specializing in non-surgical spine and joint disorders, is now offering monthly tours of the main hospital complex in Apgujeong and the Jaseng Herbal Medicine Dispensary in Sungnam. The tours will provide a rare opportunity to gain a greater understanding of Oriental medicine from an insider’s perspective. Participants will [...]
10 Magazine Represented at KOTESOL Conference in Busan
It was a bit wet in Busan this past Saturday, but that didn’t stop almost a hundred teachers, presenters, and volunteers from converging on the Pusan University of Foreign Studies for a conference sponsored by the Busan chapter of KOTESOL. Along with the presentations, there were also tables staffed by businesses of interest to English-teaching [...]
English Teachers Descend on Busan for KOTESOL Summer Conference
If the teachers are teaching the students then who is teaching the teachers? KOTESOL, a non-profit association that is affiliated with TESOL International, is surely one of the leaders of professional development for English teachers in Korea.
When I heard the Busan Gyeongnam chapter of KOTESOL was about to host their first annual conference I wanted to know more. What better way to find out what all the buzz is about than to talk with the chapter president Angus MacCaull?
Support Teachers with PDK Chalk Walk
The Chalk Walk is a fun, active event to raise money to honor and support great teachers. The goal of the Chalk Walk is to help the Seoul Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa provide support to future great teachers while honoring the dedicated teachers of past and present.
A Shot of Korean
빈말 [bin-mal] empty words 비다 [bi-da] is the infinitive verb meaning “to be empty.” (다 is the equivalent of “to” or “to be”). Adding a ㄴ (“n” sound) after a vowel-ending adjective turns that adjective into a noun modifier. 말 is the noun for “talk” or “speak.” So 빈말 is “empty language,” meaning you’re saying [...]
Prime Minister’s Office Consults with ATEK
ATEK (The Association for Teachers of English in Korea), an all-volunteer support network with nearly 1,000 members, has recently responded to a request by the Prime Minister’s office to provide suggestions about how to improve the lives of expats in Korea through changes to immigration and labor policies. Recommendations included creating a national electronic database [...]
KOTESOL National Conference in Daegu
Education & Conference May 15th The 2010 National Conference in Daegu continues KOTESOL’s tradition of quality teacher conferences beyond Seoul. Featuring globally-acclaimed author and young learner’s specialist Aleda Krause and TESOL training expert Steven Cornwell, the one-day event is targeted to teachers who seek practical solutions to classroom issues. Join over 200 fellow teachers in [...]
Rosetta Stone Expands Its Offerings in French, Italian, German and Spanish
Rosetta Stone Inc., a leading provider of technology-based language-learning solutions, announced that the company will enhance its award-winning Rosetta Stone® Version 3 solutions with the addition of Levels 4 and 5 in French, Italian, German and Spanish (Spain). These new levels include extended, more complex conversations and grammar, expanded vocabulary, and additional opportunities for speaking [...]
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