Praat can make pronunciation visible. In this TOP-IG professional development webinar, participants will learn how to use Praat—a free, open-source software program for acoustic analysis of speech developed at the University of Amsterdam—to help ESOL students notice, practice, and improve key aspects of English pronunciation. The session will cover how to set up Praat, navigate its core visualization tools (including pitch, intensity, and spectrograms), and integrate them into classroom teaching. Participants will follow along and use Praat on their own computers during the workshop.
Particular attention will be given to suprasegmental features of speech such as word stress, intonation, prominence, and pausing. Through practical, live demonstrations, participants will see how these features can be visualized and taught using Praat. The webinar will show how Praat can be used with both individual learners and groups to raise awareness of pronunciation patterns and support targeted practice, and will include classroom-ready activities adaptable to different proficiency levels and teaching contexts.
Patryk Mrozek is an ESOL instructor with extensive experience teaching pronunciation in adult education contexts. He currently teaches at Portland Community College and Clackamas Community College and serves as Co-coordinator of CATESOL’s Teachers of Pronunciation Interest Group. His work focuses on helping learners develop clear, confident spoken English through research-based approaches to pronunciation instruction, with particular attention to suprasegmental features such as stress, rhythm, and intonation. His wider research interests include accent bias and perception of foreign-accented speech, listener training, and mobile-assisted pronunciation training (MAPT).
Hosts
Teaching of Pronunciation Interest Group (TOP-IG)
Marsha Chan and Patryk Mrozek. Co-coordinators
Donna Brinton, Assistant Coordinator
Moderator
Marsha Chan
Date and Time
Friday, March 13, 2026, 12:00-1:00 PM California Time
Calling all Interest Group (IG) Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other IG leaders:
Join the Interest Group Council for our bimonthly online meeting via Zoom. Engage in an open and collaborative discussion among interest group coordinators, share ideas for getting members involved, collaborate on workshops, and address interest group issues.
We aim to hold our IGC in alternating months, on the third Friday from 3:30-4:30pm but the date and time may vary due to other CATESOL events, so check the CATESOL calendar to be sure.
If you are unable to attend, please email the IGC Chair to share your information.
IGC Chair: Tamara Collins-Parks (TCollins-Parks@sdsu.edu), Asst Chair: David O'Leary.
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The purpose of this initial gathering is to facilitate open and collaborative discussion among educators who share a common interest in work-based learning for ESL learners. By coming together, we hope to share experiences, exchange insights, and explore ways in which we can share our stories and learn from the field. We look forward to meeting you soon! Come and meet the co-chairs and one another in polls, breakout rooms and lively discussions for those who love Teaching English for the Workplace.
This is an official CATESOL Board Meeting. All 2025-2026 Board members (including Voting and non-voting members of Leadership) should be in attendance. Other members of the CATESOL Leadership Team are also welcome to attend.
Building Trust Through Relational Agility in Diversity (SDC)
Description:
Mary Scholl was featured as a plenary speaker at the 6th TESOL Türkiye International ELT Conference in April 2025, where she delivered a keynote focused on reflective teaching practices, relational agility, and compassionate, learner-centered approaches in education. Her talk draws on extensive experience in language education, intercultural learning, and teacher development, inspiring educators to deepen their practice through empathy, connection, and thoughtful engagement with learners in a rapidly changing, AI-infused world. Her work emphasizes the importance of reflective, human-focused professional growth alongside pedagogical strategies — an approach that resonated strongly with attendees. i IG Leadership Teams!
Biography:
Mary Scholl is an experienced educator and consultant dedicated to fostering innovative, inclusive, and emotionally grounded learning environments. As the founder and director of the Institute for Collaborative Learning in Costa Rica, she brings over three decades of experience in language education, teacher development, and intercultural facilitation. Her work is grounded in the belief that education is a transformative, relational process that supports both the inner lives and learning journeys of educators and students.
Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.
Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org
Jennifer Guillen
Chapter Council Chair more info...
Judy O'Loughlin and Jose Franco offer a webinar on doing action research/reflective practice around Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) and Multilingual Learners (MLL) students. As experts in the working and doing research with SIFEs and MLLs, they share stories and approaches to listening silence in the classroom through action research approaches.
Participants will
understand how to design a focused action research or reflective practice plan to investigate and improve instructional approaches that promote equitable engagement and learning for SIFE and MLL students.
apply student-centered strategies informed by reflective inquiry, including reframing silence as meaningful communication and implementing practices that strengthen belonging and voice.
Presenter Bios
José Franco serves as a middle school teacher for Multilingual Learners (MLLs) in Lexington School District, South Carolina, United States, where he supports linguistically diverse students through inclusive, student-centered instruction. With lived experience in Venezuela and the United States, his research interests have centered on Students with Interpreted Formal Education (SIFEs), equitable learning opportunities and strengthening local community and global connections for students.
Judy O'Loughlin a long standing member of CATESOL and researcher and author around Students with Interpreted Formal Education (SIFEs), she is an active CATESOL, Oregon TESOL and TESOL International member, as well as involved in other association advocating for SIFEs and migrant learners. Her extensive background across the U.S. working with SIFEs, MLLs and beyond over decades has provided her a critical and compassionate lens into meeting their needs in the classroom.
Pragmatic Awareness in Workplace Discourse Communities (TEW-IG)
Description:
This interactive talk by Professor Solmaz discusses the unique demands as multilingual learners transition from ESL classrooms into professional environments. Linguistic competence alone is insufficient. Success in the workplace requires pragmatic awareness, genre knowledge, and the ability to navigate professional discourse communities. This session explores how educators can prepare learners to engage effectively in workplace communication, focusing on genre awareness (emails, reports, meetings), identity positioning in interviews, and digital professional presence (e.g., LinkedIn and online communication norms). Drawing on multiliteracies, sociolinguistics, and digital literacy research, the session also addresses the opportunities and ethical considerations of AI-assisted communication in professional contexts.
Participants will leave with practical strategies for integrating workplace pragmatics into ESL instruction without reducing instruction to narrow vocational training.
Corrective feedback accuracy and pronunciation improvement: Feedback that is ‘good enough’
Presenter
John M. Levis is Full Professor of Applied Linguistics & TESL at Iowa State University. His main interest is the teaching of second language pronunciation. He has been the Director of the Cross-Disciplinary Linguistics Program since 2010. He co-edited Social Dynamics in Second Language Accent (De Gruyter Mouton, 2014), the Handbook of English Pronunciation (Wiley Blackwell, 2015), Pronunciation: Critical Concepts in Linguistics (Taylor & Francis, 2017), and Intelligibility, Oral Communication, and the Teaching of Pronunciation (Cambridge University Press, 2018). His most recent book is Second Language Pronunciation: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice (Wiley Blackwell, 2022). He also initiated the annual Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference in 2009 and is the founding editor of the Journal of Second Language Pronunciation (2015-present).
Hosts
Teaching of Pronunciation Interest Group (TOP-IG)
Marsha Chan and Patryk Mrozek. Co-coordinators
Donna Brinton, Assistant Coordinator
Moderator
Marsha Chan
Date and Time
Friday, April 17, 2026, 12:00-1:00 PM California Time
Calling all Interest Group (IG) Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other IG leaders:
Are your IG Padlets up to date?
Link for Reference: https://padlet.com/catesol/catesol-interest-groups-wgfetlkuvewxctnm
Join the Interest Group Council for our Padlet workshop via Zoom. We will guide you through updating your IG Padlets.
If you are unable to attend, please email the IGC Chair to share your information.
Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.
Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org
Jennifer Guillen
Chapter Council Chair more info...
This is a live, synchronous professional learning event delivered via Zoom on Saturday, April 25, from 1:00–4:00 PM. The session will be facilitated in a virtual format and is designed as an informational forum, not a job fair or training.
Meeting Objectives
The purpose of this event is to provide educators, counselors, and administrators with a clear and realistic understanding of correctional education, with a focus on teaching in jails and prisons.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Distinguish between jail-based and prison-based educational settings
Understand instructional roles in ESL, English and GED/HiSET programs
Recognize the role of education in rehabilitation and reentry
Learn how student support programs such as Rising Scholars and Project Rebound support incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students
Identify next steps for learning more about correctional education pathways
Content Overview
The session will include:
An overview of correctional education in California based on personal experiences
A comparison of jail vs. prison instruction, including institutional structures and instructional realities
Educator perspectives from jail-based, prison-based, and GED/HiSET instruction
Context on the development and impact of student support and reentry programs
A student voice component featuring pre-recorded testimonials from formerly incarcerated students
Guided discussion and Q&A
The session integrates educator experience, program leadership, and research-informed practice.
Presenters & Hosts (Tentative)
Presenters will include:
Jail-based correctional education faculty Jennifer Guillen Non-Credit ESL & Kim Matthews GED/HiSET (Santiago Canyon College)
Prison-based correctional education faculty Charmaine Phipps Credit English & Stephen Lux Rising Scholars Coordinator & Professor (Chaffey College)
Dr. Torres, sharing the origins and impact of Rising Scholars
TBD...
Intended Audience
This event is designed for:
ESL, Adult Education, GED/HiSET, and Credit/Noncredit Faculty
K–12 credentialed educators interested in adult or correctional education
Counselors, coordinators, and program administrators
Graduate students or educators exploring correctional education
No prior experience in correctional education is required.
Cost
CATESOL Members: Free
Non-Members: $5
Additional Notes
This session is informational in nature and does not constitute formal training, certification, or hiring. Content reflects educator experience and program context rather than institutional policy.
Hosted by San Gabriel Valley Chapter #catesolsgv more info...
Welcome! Thank you for joining CATESOL. Come and meet your CATESOL President, Dr. Popal, and CATESOL Past President, Song Hong, to learn about how to connect with other members and access member resources. Are you looking for ways to get involved in CATESOL?
We look forward to meeting you virtually!
Members: Free
Dr. Sedique Popal, CATESOL President, & Song Hong, CATESOL Past President
Welcome! Thank you for joining CATESOL. Come and meet your CATESOL President, Dr. Popal, and CATESOL Past President, Song Hong, to learn about how to connect with other members and access member resources. Are you looking for ways to get involved in CATESOL?
We look forward to meeting you virtually!
Members: Free
Dr. Sedique Popal, CATESOL President, & Song Hong, CATESOL Past President
Calling all Interest Group (IG) Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other IG leaders:
Join the Interest Group Council for our bimonthly online meeting via Zoom. Engage in an open and collaborative discussion among interest group coordinators, share ideas for getting members involved, collaborate on workshops, and address interest group issues.
We aim to hold our IGC in alternating months, on the third Friday from 3:30-4:30pm but the date and time may vary due to other CATESOL events, so check the CATESOL calendar to be sure.
If you are unable to attend, please email the IGC Chair to share your information.
IGC Chair: Tamara Collins-Parks (TCollins-Parks@sdsu.edu), Asst Chair: David O'Leary.
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This is an official CATESOL Board Meeting. All 2025-2026 Board members (including Voting and non-voting members of Leadership) should be in attendance. Other members of the CATESOL Leadership Team are also welcome to attend.
Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.
Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org
Jennifer Guillen
Chapter Council Chair more info...
Teaching Pronunciation with Confidence: OER Overview
Agata Guskaroska will provide an overview of this open educational resource (OER) that she created with Iowa State University colleagues Zoe Zawadzki, John M. Levis, Kate Challis, and Maksim Prikazchikov.
Teaching Pronunciation with Confidence: A Resource for ESL/EFL Teachers and Learners is an essential resource for both English teachers and learners, designed to effectively build strong pronunciation skills and knowledge of pronunciation. This guide covers key topics, including English sounds, word stress, intonation, rhythm, prominence, connected speech, and pronunciation diagnostics to guide improvement. The book includes a wide array of interactive H5P activities and sound recordings, which can be used for classroom teaching, or homework and individual practice. These exercises provide practical experience, reinforcing the concepts covered in each chapter. The book is open-access. We recommend using it through a web browser, tablet, or phone to be able to access the interactive activities. Link: https://iastate.pressbooks.pub/teachingpronunciation/
Dr. Agata Guskaroska holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and Technology from Iowa State University (ISU). She has taught EFL/ESL, composition, and online courses, including a MOOC on technology in language teaching. She is the author of the book Teaching Pronunciation with Confidence, the assistant editor of Exploring AI in Applied Linguistics, and co-editor of the 12th PSLLT Proceedings. Currently, Agata is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at ISU, working on the development and institutional implementation of a new English Communication Program for International Teaching Assistants. Her research focuses on pronunciation teaching, oral communication development, and computer-assisted language learning.
Hosts
Teaching of Pronunciation Interest Group (TOP-IG)
Marsha Chan and Patryk Mrozek. Co-coordinators
Donna Brinton, Assistant Coordinator
Moderator
Marsha Chan
Date and Time
TBD: Friday, June 19 or 26, 2026,
12:00-1:00 PM California Time
Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.
Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org
Jennifer Guillen
Chapter Council Chair more info...
Calling all Interest Group (IG) Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other IG leaders:
Join the Interest Group Council for our bimonthly online meeting via Zoom. Engage in an open and collaborative discussion among interest group coordinators, share ideas for getting members involved, collaborate on workshops, and address interest group issues.
We aim to hold our IGC in alternating months, on the third Friday from 3:30-4:30pm but the date and time may vary due to other CATESOL events, so check the CATESOL calendar to be sure.
If you are unable to attend, please email the IGC Chair to share your information.
IGC Chair: Tamara Collins-Parks (TCollins-Parks@sdsu.edu), Asst Chair: David O'Leary.
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Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.
Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org
Jennifer Guillen
Chapter Council Chair more info...
Welcome! Thank you for joining CATESOL. Come and meet your CATESOL President, Dr. Popal, and CATESOL Past President, Song Hong, to learn about how to connect with other members and access member resources. Are you looking for ways to get involved in CATESOL?
We look forward to meeting you virtually!
Members: Free
Dr. Sedique Popal, CATESOL President, & Song Hong, CATESOL Past President
Welcome! Thank you for joining CATESOL. Come and meet your CATESOL President, Dr. Popal, and CATESOL Past President, Song Hong, to learn about how to connect with other members and access member resources. Are you looking for ways to get involved in CATESOL?
We look forward to meeting you virtually!
Members: Free
Dr. Sedique Popal, CATESOL President, & Song Hong, CATESOL Past President
This is an official CATESOL Board Meeting. All 2025-2026 Board members (including Voting and non-voting members of Leadership) should be in attendance. Other members of the CATESOL Leadership Team are also welcome to attend.
Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.
Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org
Jennifer Guillen
Chapter Council Chair more info...
Calling all Interest Group (IG) Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other IG leaders:
Join the Interest Group Council for our bimonthly online meeting via Zoom. Engage in an open and collaborative discussion among interest group coordinators, share ideas for getting members involved, collaborate on workshops, and address interest group issues.
We aim to hold our IGC in alternating months, on the third Friday from 3:30-4:30pm but the date and time may vary due to other CATESOL events, so check the CATESOL calendar to be sure.
If you are unable to attend, please email the IGC Chair to share your information.
IGC Chair: Tamara Collins-Parks (TCollins-Parks@sdsu.edu), Asst Chair: David O'Leary.
â#catesoligc
Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.
Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org
Jennifer Guillen
Chapter Council Chair more info...
Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.
Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org
Jennifer Guillen
Chapter Council Chair more info...
Welcome to the Chapter Council monthly meetings. All Chapter Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other Chapter leaders are encouraged to attend Chapter Council Meetings to build connect with chapters, strategize to build membership, and discuss ways to promote their events.
Check the calender for the upcoming meeting date and time: www.catesol.org
Jennifer Guillen
Chapter Council Chair more info...
