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gregd75 · Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 1:05 am Post subject: MEXTESOL Cancun Conference

As the school year starts again, I was wondering if any of you guys are thinking about going to the national MEXTESOL conference in Cancun this year? November 4th until 7th.

There are some really good speakers such as David Nunan coming along, and more workshops than ever before... (I had my workshop proposal accepted too!)

Please take a look at the schedule at www.mextesol.org.mx

Tell us if you're going to come!!!

Professor · Joined: 22 May 2009 Posts: 449 Location: Mexico City

Is it worth the 200 pesos to join this organization? Thought I would give the workshop/professional development a try and this organization looks like a good start. Smile

mejms · Joined: 04 Jan 2010 Posts: 390

If there more local events and people to meet, I wouldn�t hesitate to join, but taking off to Cancun for an event with an organization I�m not directly involved in is definitely out of the question.

TeresaLopez · Joined: 18 Apr 2010 Posts: 601 Location: Mexico City

Professor · Joined: 22 May 2009 Posts: 449 Location: Mexico City

Professor · Joined: 22 May 2009 Posts: 449 Location: Mexico City

PlayadelSoul · Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 346 Location: Playa del Carmen

The hotel prices they have listed are in the Hotel Zone. You can get a hotel in town for a lot less. You can take a bus and get off at the site.

One of my teachers is presenting so I will be attending at least one day.

gregd75 · Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 7:41 pm Post subject:

Have you seen Herbert Putcha and David Nunan amongst other very famous EFLers are going?

The provisional schedule has now been posted and there definitely seems more variety than ever before!

And yes, getting your own hotel room will be much cheaper than the ones that MEXTESOL are recommending.

MotherF · Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 10:07 pm Post subject:

I'm not going this year--the new baby has depleted my funds--but have been in the past and I always felt it was worth the money.

Professor · Joined: 22 May 2009 Posts: 449 Location: Mexico City

Just wondering...how many times in a year does the MEXTESOL have a national conference like they're having in Cancun and do they ever hold them in the DF?
They supposedly have a workshop once a month in the DF, correct?

Isla Guapa · Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 9:32 pm Post subject:

The national conferences are held annually in the fall, with the location changing every year. I can't recall the last time it was held in Mexico City, but I'm sure it has happened.

The s�bados acad�micos take place monthly.

If you're interested, here's the link to their website:

http://www.mextesol.org.mx/

Professor · Joined: 22 May 2009 Posts: 449 Location: Mexico City

Thanks Isla.

Isla Guapa · Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 11:12 pm Post subject:

You�re welcome, Professor Smile

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MotherF · Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 11:38 pm Post subject:

I checked out this years schedule, and I really wish I could go. It looks good. I'm sure those going will not be disapointed.

gregd75 · Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 4:07 pm Post subject:

The national conference rotates around the country;

2008 Leon
2009 Monterrey
2010 Cancun
2011 Puebla
2012 Morelia
2013 Guadalajara

They did the conference in DF many many years ago and unfortunately it was a bit of a flop, so they don't have plans to go back in the forseeable future.

Before anyone says anything--- I really don't know why it was a flop nor do i know they they won't consider going back at the moment. I campaigned hard for the conference to come back to GDL, which is will do to celebrate MEXTESOLs 30th anniversary.