Welcome to the Intensive English Program (IEP) Level!
This meeting is open to all who are interested in language learning. Join us as we discuss issues related to teaching and learning and share resources we've used in the classroom.
Join us for a practical case study on creating and refining an EL Civics Needs Assessment. Using a real-world example from her own program, Soleil Turell will share the process, strategies, and tools she utilized for a more streamlined and effective needs assessment creation process. In this session, she will:
1. Walk through how she built a needs assessment from scratch using CASAS resources and the Pre-approved COAAP List;
2. Share lessons learned about selecting COAAPs and the benefits of reviewing COAAP tasks (not just objectives) to identify realistic options;
3. Provide resources to develop a visuals-based needs assessment for student clarity;
4. Discuss how data collection tools like Google Forms can simplify organizing results.
This session is designed to provide actionable takeaways and spark ideas you can adapt for your own program. The session will be 50 minutes long, with a 10-minute Q&A at the end. We hope to see you on Zoom!
Members: Free
Non-members: $5
Soleil Turell, MW-IG Assistant Coordinator 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 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 more info...
Welcome! Thank you for joining CATESOL. Come and meet your CATESOL President, Song Hong, and CATESOL President-Elect, Dr. Popal, to learn about how to connect with other members and access member resources. Are you looking for ways to get involved in CATESOL?
Welcome! Thank you for joining CATESOL. Come and meet your CATESOL President, Song Hong, and CATESOL President-Elect, Dr. Popal, to learn about how to connect with other members and access member resources. Are you looking for ways to get involved in CATESOL?
Dispelling Pronunciation Myths: Best Practices for Teachers
Description
Isn’t it a losing battle to try changing students’ fossilized pronunciation? Wouldn’t students make more progress if they just practiced more? Don’t you need to be a native speaker to teach pronunciation? Isn’t the best way to teach pronunciation having students listen and repeat? The field of pronunciation teaching abounds with myths that derive from lay beliefs about acquiring the sound system of a second language. Unfortunately, without adequate teacher preparation, teachers often buy into these myths and remain hesitant to teach pronunciation. In this webinar, Donna Brinton presents an overview of recent research in practical phonetics that helps to dispel some of the most popularly-held misconceptions about teaching pronunciation. Based on the research findings, she proposes best practices for ESL/EFL pronunciation teaching.
Presenter
Donna M. Brinton is an author and educational consultant in the field of Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language. She has worked as a teacher educator in over 40 countries and is the co-author and co-editor of numerous professional volumes, including Teaching Pronunciation (Cambridge University Press). She is currently serving as the CATESOL TOP-IG Assistant Coordinator.
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, September 19, 2025, 12:00 -1:00 PM California Time
Calling all Interest Group (IG) Coordinators, Co-coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and other IG leaders:
Please join us 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 participation from members and promote events.
Welcome to the Intensive English Program (IEP) Level!
This meeting is open to all who are interested in language learning. Join us as we discuss issues related to teaching and learning and share resources we've used in the classroom.
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. The purpose of this gathering is to facilitate an open and collaborative discussion among interest group coordinators, share ideas for engagement, collaborate on workshops, and address interest group issues. We look forward to seeing you every month. (If you are unable to attend, please email the IGC coordinator and provide an update.)
We aim to hold our IGC in alternating months, on the third Friday from 1:30-2:30pm but the date and time may vary due to other CATESOL events, so check the CATESOL calendar to be sure.
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. The purpose of this gathering is to facilitate an open and collaborative discussion among interest group coordinators, share ideas for engagement, collaborate on workshops, and address interest group issues. We look forward to seeing you every month. (If you are unable to attend, please email the IGC coordinator and provide an update.)
We aim to hold our IGC in alternating months, on the third Friday from 1:30-2:30pm but the date and time may vary due to other CATESOL events, so check the CATESOL calendar to be sure.
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. The purpose of this gathering is to facilitate an open and collaborative discussion among interest group coordinators, share ideas for engagement, collaborate on workshops, and address interest group issues. We look forward to seeing you every month. (If you are unable to attend, please email the IGC coordinator and provide an update.)
We aim to hold our IGC in alternating months, on the third Friday from 1:30-2:30pm but the date and time may vary due to other CATESOL events, so check the CATESOL calendar to be sure.
Community Building in the Online Classroom (OT-IG) Join the Online Teaching Interest Group for an inspiring Friday evening session focused on creating a sense of community in your online classroom. Discover methods and activities to foster student engagement, interaction, and connection with their peers and instructor.
This session is not just about learning—it’s about sharing! Bring your ideas to exchange with the group and leave with new perspectives and practical strategies to create a safe, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment.
Let’s build stronger communities in our online classrooms—together!
Join OT-IG hosts Chris Vela Che and Katrina Tamura
Date: March 7th THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE
Time: 4:30 -5:30 pm
Location: CATESOL Zoom
Cost: Free for Members, $5 for nonmembers
Let’s set the stage for a successful term—together! more info...
