Author: Tory Thorkelson

Dr. Tory S. Thorkelson, M.Ed, Ph.D (TESL/TEFL) is an Associate Professor in Hanyang University’s English Department in Seoul. He is a past-President of the Seoul chapter and KOTESOL and has been teaching adults in Asia for over 20 years. He has co-authored a number of research articles and books as well as helping develop curriculum and courses in a number of areas including Tourism English, the Story of English, Acting, Using Drama with public school students, Writing skills, Communication and Business Communication.

Textbooks Are Great, But…

Textbooks are Great, But… Every once in a while as a teacher you encounter one of those classes or days. Your students are all glassy eyed and wilting and you […]

Teaching in Korean Universities

Teaching in Korean Universities As I end my 20th year in Korea, and my 18th as a Professor at a University in Seoul, I have been reflecting on what life […]

How to Write Exam Questions for EFL Students

How to Write Exam Questions for EFL Students I have lost track of the number of times I have heard students complain that the exam was too ‘tough’ or that […]

Measuring Student Success

Measuring Student Success The days when I taught to a common exam (and hoped that I taught the right sections of a humongous textbook) are long gone. These days, I […]

Teaching English for Job Hunting

Teaching English for Job Hunting In 9 years of teaching Job skills to Korean university students, I have seen almost every mistake possible. Based on this experience, and experience from […]

KoreaTESOL (KOTESOL) International Conference

KoreaTESOL (KOTESOL) International Conference Another conference is done and as the post-conference cocktail of exhaustion and euphoria fades, I would like share with you who we are, what it is […]

Write Right: Teaching Composition Skills

Teaching composition skills Nine years ago, I found myself having to rediscover how to teach writing to sophomores and higher level students for the first time since I did my […]

Teaching Presentation Skills to EFL Students

Teaching presentation skills to EFL students People often assume that – as an EFL instructor – our job is only related to teaching English in all its glory. While my […]

Creating Effective Four-Skills Lessons

Creating Effective Four-Skills Lessons Not every lesson can be a home run and not every class can be a perfect experience. However, for instructors and students alike there are a few […]

Adult ESL Classes – Tips for Teaching Them

Adult ESL Classes – Tips for Teaching Them Every teacher has their tips and tricks for dealing with classes, regardless of the level, age or subject. Here are mine based […]

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