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An Inspiring TESOL Convention, A Celebration of Success

Hind Elyas
Hind Elyas

TESOL Ambassadors are English language professionals and students who have agreed to share their Convention experiences with other attendees. Hind Elyas, English Instructor in Saudi Arabia,  is a 2021 TESOL Ambassador.  I have always wanted to attend the TESOL International Convention … Continue reading

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A Unique Convergence of Networking, a Great Learning Experience, and Fun-Filled Conversations

Cheryl Casapao Matala
Cheryl Casapao Matala

TESOL Ambassadors are English language professionals and students who have agreed to share their Convention experiences with other attendees. Cheryl Casapao Matala, English Instructor in Manila, the Philippines,  is a 2021 TESOL Ambassador.  The TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo … Continue reading

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3 TESOL Conventions, 3 Outstanding Experiences

Jorge Torres Almazán
Jorge Torres Almazán

TESOL Ambassadors are English language professionals and students who have agreed to share their Convention experiences with other attendees. Jorge Torres Almazán, EFL teacher in Tamaulipas, Mexico,  is a 2021 TESOL Ambassador.  Attending a TESOL Convention is one of the goals and … Continue reading

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Reasons for Becoming a TESOL Ambassador

TESOL Ambassador
TESOL Ambassador

TESOL’s Convention motto, “Where the World Comes Together,” has tremendously affected the presentation I’m giving in Denver. It is a 30-minute practice/pedagogy-oriented session, “Building Transnational Classrooms: From a Testimony to Classroom Practices,” where I invited my former students to present … Continue reading

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TESOL Ambassador
TESOL Ambassador

In Denver, I am serving as a TESOL Ambassador, and the honor allows me to check a goal off my list before the TESOL Annual Convention even begins. Every time I attend TESOL, I try to do something new. The … Continue reading

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Make Time for the Convention: A Helpful Checklist

TESOL Ambassador
TESOL Ambassador

So if you’re anything like me, you’re busy—really busy—juggling lesson plans and staff meetings and research projects and grading. Meanwhile, journal articles stack up in the unread pile and emails flood in by the hundreds. Don’t even get me started … Continue reading

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TESOL 2020: Three Reasons You Need to Go

TESOL Ambassador
TESOL Ambassador

It was in 2018 that I first experienced participating in a TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo; it was in Chicago, Illinois, USA. I was very thankful to have been selected by TESOL International Association as one of the … Continue reading

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What to Do in Atlanta (After Attending TESOL Convention Sessions)

TESOL Ambassador
TESOL Ambassador

Last year, I attended TESOL Convention for the first time; I had already attended other conventions, but this one exceeded my expectations completely in terms of organization, variety and selection of sessions, and, finally, the extensive opportunities for networking— which, … Continue reading

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