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12/3/2021 - 4/20/2025

After receiving a confirmation of this transaction, forward a copy to Marsha Chan with the name and date of the event whose recording you would like to view.






CATESOL Board Meeting
3/29/2024

This is an official CATESOL Board Meeting. All 2023-2024 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.

CATESOL President, Song Hong
CATESOL Past President, Anthony Burik
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Corpus Corner: Unlock the Potential of the LANA-CASE Corpus (CIRT-IG)
3/29/2024

The Lancaster-Northern Arizona Corpus of American Spoken English (LANA-CASE) is the American English counterpart to the widely used British National Corpus 2014 (BNC2014) in that it consists of large amounts of anonymized, transcribed, and freely available spoken language samples. Come learn about this new corpus and learn about opportunities to conduct meaningful research that can improve language teaching, policy, and understanding.

Presenter:
Elizabeth Hanks is an applied linguist who uses corpus methods to research questions related to pragmatics and vocabulary acquisition. She is currently working on compiling the Lancaster-Northern Arizona Corpus of American Spoken English (LANA-CASE) with a team of researchers from Lancaster University and Northern Arizona University. She holds an MA in TESOL (Northeastern Illinois University) and a BA in linguistics (Brigham Young University), and is currently a PhD student at Northern Arizona University.

 
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






How to Humanize Your Course with GIFs (OT-IG)
3/29/2024

Presenter Christian Vela Che will guide participants through the process of creating GIFs, providing examples and uses. Participants will have the opportunity to share and ask questions.
This event is online via Zoom.
It is free to CATESOL members and $5 for non- members.
Christian Vela Che and Katrina Tamura, coordinators of the OT-IG, will host this event.
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Refugee Concerns Interest Group Coffee Talk (RC-IG) Mar
3/29/2024

Join RC-IG for our monthly Coffee Talks. The purpose of this gathering is to facilitate an open and collaborative discussion among educators who share a common interest in understanding and addressing the needs of learners with refugee backgrounds. By coming together, we hope to share experiences, exchange insights, and explore ways in which we can enhance our collective support for these students during their educational journey. We look forward to seeing you every month.

We aim to hold our Coffee Talk meeting on the last Friday from 12:00-1:00pm; however, the date and time may vary due to other CATESOL events, so please check the CATESOL calendar to be sure.

RC-IG Co-coorinators: Talley Caruso and Sherry MacKay

 
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






ChatGPT4: Pandora's toolbox (MW-IG)
3/30/2024

What really is the difference between the free and paid version of ChatGPT? Turns out...a lot. In this interactive workshop, you will be exposed to the advanced features of ChatGPT 4, the paid version of the popular Large Language Model published by OpenAI. Come learn how to use internet connectivity through Bing, image upload, data analysis, and image generation. Using these tools, we will create instant lessons with current news, visual resources for class use, grammar tables and activities, and process student feedback. There will be something for everyone in every setting! Demos and sample prompts on handouts will be provided.

Presenter:
Nate Fifield, Material Writers Interest Group Co-Coordinator

Cost:
Members: Free
Non-members: $5
 
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room

There are currently 96 spots remaining out of 100





Intensive English Program (IEP) Level Meeting
4/5/2024

Welcome to the Intensive English Program (IEP) Level Meeting. We will meet every other month from 12-1 p.m. to connect with one another and share ideas, questions, and issues related to Intensive English Programs. See you at our meeting!
 
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room

There are currently 97 spots remaining out of 100





CATESOL New Member Orientation (Thu)
4/11/2024

CATESOL New Member Orientation:

Welcome! Thank you for joining CATESOL. Come and meet your CATESOL 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

Song Hong, CATESOL President
Location: CATESOL Zoom room






IGC Leadership Monthly Meeting - APR
4/12/2024

All Interest Group (IG) Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other IG leaders:
Please join us in a virtual monthly meeting on the middle Friday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. in our monthly check-in and update session for IGC. This IG Council meeting is an opportunity to connect and support one another as we share ways to invite members and promote events.

IGC Chair: Randy Rightmire
IGC Assistant Chair: Kelly Metz-Matthews

Members Free
Location: CATESOL Zoom Meeting






CATESOL Capitol Area Chapter FTF Conference 2024
4/12/2024

The Capitol Area CATESOL chapter is back! Join us for an in person conference featuring keynote speaker, UCD Professor Kendon. There will be breakout sessions after the keynote speaker as well as a vendor exhibit hall. Reconnect with ESL professionals in your area and hear about current issues related to teaching ESL.

This event will host a keynote speaker and breakout sessions in addition to an exhibit hall, an interview panel, and poster sessions. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

$50 members
$70 non-members
$25 students
Location: Charles A Jones Career and Education Center
5451 Lemon Hill Ave
Folsom, CA 95624






CATESOL New Member Orientation (Sat)
4/13/2024

CATESOL New Member Orientation:

Welcome! Thank you for joining CATESOL. Come and meet your CATESOL 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

Song Hong, CATESOL President
Location: CATESOL Zoom room






Chapter Council Meeting
4/19/2024

 

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Chapter Council Meeting

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

Merve Beyazit Taner
Chapter Council Chair






Embodied Pronunciation Learning Part 1 Harnessing your Inner Power (TOP-IG)
4/19/2024

Speaking in a language or manner other than what is familiar requires different movements of the vocal organs. While cognition is essential in forming concepts and directing their execution, once the brain has instructed us to speak, pronunciation is a physical act. Gaining control of one's speaking apparatus facilitates changes in voice quality, pronunciation, accent, and projection. This can enhance overall oral production, increase confidence, and improve intelligibility.

This interactive virtual workshop will draw on embodied pronunciation research and practice showing that careful attention to breathing, vocalization, articulatory positions, pulmonic and tactile pressures, pitch and duration, scope and synchrony of body movements, in addition to the systematic use of gestures, enables more effective pronunciation.

Attendees: please plan on moving, vocalizing, and gesturing during this session. We’ll get our motors running and help prepare English learners to speak more clearly by engaging in practical learning activities that sharpen minds, muscles, and memory.
 

Presenter

Marsha J. Chan

Marsha J. Chan co-founded the CATESOL Teaching of Pronunciation Interest Group, continues to lead TOP-IG as Co-coordinator, and is a former officer of TESOL's Speech Pronunciation and Listening Interest Section. Her volunteer roles at CATESOL include Web Manager, Professional Development Coordinator, Event Registrar, and Conference Organizer. She is ESL Professor Emerita at Mission College and has served the U.S. Department of State as an English Language Specialist stateside and abroad. She is followed by language teachers and students around the world as as Pronunciation Doctor on Youtube. Author of print and digital learning materials including Phrase by Phrase, Oral Communication 1, Look in the Lake, English for Child Care, and English for Child Development, she has also had articles published in the TESOL Encyclopedia of English Language Teaching, ESP Journal, CATESOL Journal, CATESOL Newsletter, and Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference Proceedings.

Date & Time

Friday, April 19, 2024, 12:00-1:00 California Time

Cost

Members: Free
Non-members: $5.00

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Location: CATESOL Zoom room






OT-IG Monthly Meeting (OT-IG)
4/19/2024

The Online Teaching Interest Group will meet to discuss topics relevant to the online teaching experience. Come with questions and share your teaching practices. This event is online via Zoom. It is free to CATESOL members and $5 for non- members.
Christian Vela Che and Katrina Tamura, coordinators of the OT-IG, will host this event.
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Reconnecting over Mezze: Orange County Chapter In-person Meeting (OC)
4/20/2024

Join us for an evening of networking and community building at our "Reconnecting over Mezze with CATESOL OC" event. Whether you're a seasoned instructor or a graduate student, come mingle with fellow educators and enthusiasts in a casual and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy mezze (an assortment of Lebanese appetizers) provided by Les Amis Restaurant in Fullerton. Plus, meet and engage with three expert guests who will be sharing insights and expertise. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share space and meet new colleagues! Free for all members and $5 for guests. 

Everyone must register so that we can get a headcount for food! The limit for the number of attendees is 40, so please register early to secure your spots --  no later than April 15th.

Members Free
Non-members $5

Mimi Macias-Reza
Richard Gray
CATESOL OC Chapter Co-coordinators
#catesoloc
Location: Les Amis
128 W Wilshire Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832

Registration ends on 4/15/2024
There are currently 28 spots remaining out of 40





Refugee Concerns Interest Group Coffee Talk (RC-IG) Apr
4/26/2024

Join RC-IG for our monthly Coffee Talks. The purpose of this gathering is to facilitate an open and collaborative discussion among educators who share a common interest in understanding and addressing the needs of learners with refugee backgrounds. By coming together, we hope to share experiences, exchange insights, and explore ways in which we can enhance our collective support for these students during their educational journey. We look forward to seeing you every month.

We aim to hold our Coffee Talk meeting on the last Friday from 12:00-1:00pm but the date and time may vary due to other CATESOL events, so please check the CATESOL calendar to be sure.

RC-IG Co-coorinators: Talley Caruso and Sherry MacKay

 
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






CATESOL San Diego Chapter In-Person Spring Conference
4/27/2024

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Join the CATESOL San Diego Chapter for an in-person regional conference, We welcome all the TESOL instructors, administrators, and scholars from the San Diego area and beyond! We’ll feature concurrent sessions on various topics, from theoretical to practical, and everything in-between. There will also be opportunities to network and connect with fellow attendees and organizers. Please join us for this wonderful opportunity to grow and learn together, as we build and foster our own TESOL Community.

Theme: Fostering a Community of Learners in the Classrooms and Beyond

Subthemes

  • Fostering community In different formats of teaching and learning, such as in-person, synchronous, asynchronous, hyflex, etc.
  • Using technology to achieve connection among learners
  • Connecting learners to resources to achieve their goals and engage in their larger communities
  • Teachers connecting with each other as well as the broader pedagogy and research community and resources

Registration Fees

Members : $10
Non-members : $20
All students (members & non-members) : $5

Conference Schedule Overview

8:30-9:30: Registration, Refreshments, and Welcome Messages
9:30-10:15: Plenary Session
10:15-11:00: Session 1
11:15-12:00: Session 2
12:15-1:00: Session 3
1:00-1:30: Networking, Refreshments, Drawings, and Closing Remarks

Detailed conference schedule, presentation abstracts, and presenter bios

Location & Parking Instructions

Call for volunteers

We need your help to make this conference come together! Please consider volunteering. By volunteering, you'll connect with other passionate TESOL professionals, build your San Diego network, add additional lines to your CV, and develop your leadership skills. 

Conference FAQ

As the event draws closer, the FAQ document will be updated with detailed parking & transportation information. Please plan accordingly: all on-campus parking requires payment (through an app, creating an account on the SDSU parking portal, or paying one of the few machines on campus).

Questions?

Reach out to conference chair Amanda Simons.


Location: American Language Institute, San Diego State University
5250 Campanile Dr
San Diego, CA 92182






The Changing Landscape of Teaching Jobs in the World of AI (TELL-IG)
5/3/2024

In this panel presentation, AI users and experts will present various AI technologies, and examine how we, as teachers, must continue to evolve if we want to engage our students, and, maybe, if we want to keep our jobs.

Hosted by TELL-IG Coordinator Johanna Gleason
Assistant Coordinator Jennie Kim

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Members: Free
Non-members: $5
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






IGC Leadership Monthly Meeting - MAY
5/10/2024

All Interest Group (IG) Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other IG leaders:
Please join us in a virtual monthly meeting on the middle Friday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. in our monthly check-in and update session for IGC. This IG Council meeting is an opportunity to connect and support one another as we share ways to invite members and promote events.

IGC Chair: Randy Rightmire
IGC Assistant Chair: Kelly Metz-Matthews

Members Free
Location: CATESOL Zoom Meeting






Chapter Council Meeting
5/10/2024

 

CHAPTER council meeting

Chapter Council Meeting

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

Merve Beyazit Taner
Chapter Council Chair






CATESOL Bay Area Chapter Online Spring Conference 2024
5/11/2024

Welcome to the Bay Area Chapter Conference for TESOL Instructors: Navigating Back to Basics and Embracing AI in ESL Teaching! Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey in English language education? Join us for an exhilarating online experience at the Bay Area Chapter Conference to explore the dynamic intersection of foundational principles and cutting-edge AI technology. Mark your calendars, and get ready to embark on a transformative learning experience at the Bay Area Chapter Conference – where the journey back to basics meets the future of AI in ESL teaching. Together, let's shape the future of ESOL language education! We look forward to welcoming you to a conference like no other! Details to be arranged at a later date.
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room

There are currently 91 spots remaining out of 100





CATESOL Board Meeting
5/31/2024

This is an official CATESOL Board Meeting. All 2023-2024 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.

CATESOL President, Song Hong
CATESOL Past President, Anthony Burik
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






CATESOL Board Meeting
5/31/2024

This is an official CATESOL Board Meeting. All 2023-2024 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.

CATESOL President, Song Hong
CATESOL Past President, Anthony Burik
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






Refugee Concerns Interest Group Coffee Talk (RC-IG) May
5/31/2024

Join RC-IG for our monthly Coffee Talks. The purpose of this gathering is to facilitate an open and collaborative discussion among educators who share a common interest in understanding and addressing the needs of learners with refugee backgrounds. By coming together, we hope to share experiences, exchange insights, and explore ways in which we can enhance our collective support for these students during their educational journey. We look forward to seeing you every month.

We aim to hold our Coffee Talk meeting on the last Friday from 12:00-1:00pm but the date and time may vary due to other CATESOL events, so please check the CATESOL calendar to be sure.

RC-IG Co-coorinators: Talley Caruso and Sherry MacKay

 
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






IGC Leadership Monthly Meeting - JUN
6/14/2024

All Interest Group (IG) Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other IG leaders:
Please join us in a virtual monthly meeting on the middle Friday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. in our monthly check-in and update session for IGC. This IG Council meeting is an opportunity to connect and support one another as we share ways to invite members and promote events.

IGC Chair: Randy Rightmire
IGC Assistant Chair: Kelly Metz-Matthews

Members Free
Location: CATESOL Zoom Meeting






Chapter Council Meeting
6/21/2024

 

CHAPTER council meeting

Chapter Council Meeting

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

Merve Beyazit Taner
Chapter Council Chair






Refugee Concerns Interest Group Coffee Talk (RC-IG) Jun
6/28/2024

Join RC-IG for our monthly Coffee Talks. The purpose of this gathering is to facilitate an open and collaborative discussion among educators who share a common interest in understanding and addressing the needs of learners with refugee backgrounds. By coming together, we hope to share experiences, exchange insights, and explore ways in which we can enhance our collective support for these students during their educational journey. We look forward to seeing you every month.

We aim to hold our Coffee Talk meeting on the last Friday from 12:00-1:00pm but the date and time may vary due to other CATESOL events, so please check the CATESOL calendar to be sure.

RC-IG Co-coorinators: Talley Caruso and Sherry MacKay

 
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room






CATESOL Board Meeting
8/23/2024

This is an official CATESOL Board Meeting. All 2023-2024 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.

CATESOL President, Song Hong
CATESOL Past President, Anthony Burik
Location: CATESOL Zoom Room