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 event
Date
Meeting to Prepare for
Orientation
Sat Feb 8th or Sat Feb 15th, 4-5pm at
ACE Sonthormok in Tuol Kork
Assist with Registration and
Orientation
Friday, February 21st, 1pm – 5 pm
Sala Techno
Conference Day 1
Saturday, February 22nd, 7am to 5pm
Sala Techno
Conference Day 2
Sunday, February 23rd, 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?
http://www.camtesol.org/
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.