Introduction to the CamTESOL Conference

What is CamTESOL? CamTESOL is a BIG conference for people interested in teaching English. There are many presentations and workshops about ELT. There are local presenters from Cambodia, and there are also internationally famous researchers who present at the conference.

Who goes to CamTESOL? Teacher trainees, teachers, teacher trainers, professors, publishers, public officials Last year about 1,600 people from more than 30 countries attended CamTESOL.

What can I do at CamTESOL? You can attend workshops. You can meet English teachers from Cambodia and many other countries. You can visit the publishers’ booths to look at new English books.

Assisting with Orientation of Provincial Trainers The day before the conference, you will be helping the teacher trainees visiting from the provinces to register and get oriented Attend a meeting to prepare for this on Sat, Feb 8 or Sat, Feb 15 from 4-5pm Arrive at Sala Techno at 1pm on Fri, Feb 21

When is CamTESOL? Conference eventDate Meeting to Prepare for Orientation Sat Feb 8 th or Sat Feb 15 th, 4-5pm at ACE Sonthormok in Tuol Kork Assist with Registration and Orientation Friday, February 21 st, 1pm – 5 pm Sala Techno Conference Day 1Saturday, February 22 nd, 7am to 5pm Sala Techno Conference Day 2Sunday, February 23 rd, 7am to noon Sala Techno

Where is CamTESOL? Institute of Technology, Cambodia (ITC) On Russian blvd., just east of RUPP

How much does CamTESOL cost? Registration is free for you. You need to arrange your own accommodation and transportation. There is no per diem. On Saturday there are free snacks in the morning and afternoon, and a free lunch. On Sunday there is a free morning snack.

Why go to CamTESOL? For professional development To share your ELT experience with other participants To meet new people To get a certificate

Don’t forget… Eat Breakfast before you come to the conference. Dress like a teacher. Be on time. Try to meet new people, Cambodians and foreigners. Get handouts from workshops. Look at the conference schedule on Friday, and circle some workshops that you want to attend.

Want to learn more? CONFERENCE THEME: English for Regional and International Integration – this means bringing countries and regions together with English

Completing the registration forms Let’s look at an example registration form.