Mark R. Freiermuth

Freiermuth, M. “Now you have to pay!” A deeper look at publishing

practices of predatory journals. The 60th AILA Convention. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Freiermuth, M. (May 13, 2024). Technology and L2 learning: Does interaction really matter? Invited guest lecture at King Mongkut University of Technology, Thornburi. Bangkok, Thailand (virtual).

 

Freiermuth, M. (February 14, 2024). Writing for academic success. Invited workshop given to members/students from the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Freiermuth, M. (November 12, 2023). Panicking in the pandemic? How technology rescued intercultural L2 learning. The 32nd International Symposium on English Language Teaching and Learning. Featured speaker at the Chien Tan Youth Activity Center, Taipei, Taiwan.

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Freiermuth, M. (November 12, 2023). Giving good conference presentations: A journey not a destination. The 32nd International Symposium on English Language Teaching and Learning. Featured speaker workshop at the Chien Tan Youth Activity Center, Taipei, Taiwan.

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Freiermuth, M. (August 1, 2023). “I totally agree!” The role of head-nodding as a cultural competences builder. MICOLLAC 2023. Penang, Malaysia (Bayview Beach Resort).

 

Freiermuth, M. (June 30, 2023). Cohesive devices: The glue that holds everything together. Invited guest lecture at University of Pelita Harapan/International Teacher’s College. Tangerang, Indonesia.

 

Freiermuth, M. (June 28, 2023). Technology and its effect on cultural exchange. Invited guest lecture at Petra Kristen University.  Surabaya, Indonesia.

 

Freiermuth, M. (June 24, 2023). Task-based learning: What’s the pedagogical rationale for travel and tourism classrooms? Main keynote address at The 26th International Joint World Cultural Tourism Conference. Yan’s House Hotel, Denpasar, Indonesia.

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Freiermuth, M. (May 29, 2023). Technology and its effects on cultural exchange. Invited guest lecture at University of  Malaya. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (virtual).

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Freiermuth, M. (January 28, 2023). “Right on Hotel! Trust me—that's the right move” Teaching concepts in English for Travel and Tourism. ThaiTESOL 2023, Bangkok, Thailand (Ambassador Hotel).

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Freiermuth, M. (January 25, 2023). Cultural learning: How technology saved the day. Invited guest lecture at Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand (hybrid).

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Freiermuth, M. (January 25, 2023). Academic conference presentations: A step-by-step guide. Invited guest lecture at Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand (hybrid).

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Freiermuth, M. (January 10, 2023). Technology and its effects on cultural exchange. Invited guest lecture at University of  Malaya. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (virtual).

 

Freiermuth, M. (November 9-11, 2022). Cultural competencies, collaboration, communication and confidence. Can Zoom address the five C’s effectively? Invited and featured speaker at the 19th International TELLSI Conference. University of Birjand, Iran (hybrid/virtual).

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Freiermuth, M. (September 1, 2022). Academic lectures: A step-by-step journey from start to finish. Invited guest lecture at University of Malaya. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Freiermuth, M. (August 27-29, 2022). The value of English in the tourism industry. Main keynote address at The 25th International Joint World Cultural Tourism Conference. Crystal Crown Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Freiermuth, M. (August 27-29, 2022). “Can you make the turn at Bravo?” An airport simulation in an English for travel and tourism classroom. The 25th International Joint World Cultural Tourism Conference. Crystal Crown Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Freiermuth, M. & Tomida, I. (July 8-10, 2022). Breaking good: Zoom breakout rooms as cultural connection spaces for Thai learners of JFL. The XXIst CALL International Research Conference. Waseda University (virtual).

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Freiermuth, M. (Jan 21, 2022). Psychology, language and culture. Invited guest lecture at University of Malaya. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (virtual).

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Freiermuth, M. & Huang, H. (Nov 12-14, 2021). Getting a grip on EFL and ELF learner grit. The 30th International Symposium and Book Exhibit on English Language Teaching (ETA-ROC)/The 23rd International Conference on TEFL and Applied Linguistics. Ming Chuan University (hybrid).

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Freiermuth, M. & Huang, H. (Sep 9-11, 2021). Cultural development in the EFL classroom through telecollaboration: Zooming forward! British Association of Applied Linguistics Annual Convention (BAAL 2021) (virtual).

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Freiermuth, M. & Huang, H. (Jul 23-25, 2021). Cultural development in the language learning classroom via telecollaboration: Zooming ahead! 29th International MELTA Conference (virtual).

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Freiermuth, M. (Jun 11, 2021). Psychology, language and culture. Invited guest lecture at University of Malaya. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (virtual).

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Freiermuth, M. (Feb 5-7, 2021). Using electronic chat to bridge the natural barriers between ESP and EFL language learners. CamTESOL International Convention 2021, Cambodia. (virtual).

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Freiermuth, M. (Jan 13, 2021). Psychology, language and culture. Invited guest lecture at University of Malaya. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (virtual).

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Freiermuth, M. (Oct 15-16, 2020). Color me Canvas: A free, friendly and fair classroom platform. VietTESOL International Convention 2020. Da Nang, Viet Nam (virtual).

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Freiermuth, M. (Sep 13, 2020). Trends in willingness to communicate (and other tales). Invited guest lecture at Khon Kaen University. Khon Kaen, Thailand (virtual).

 

Freiermuth, M. & Huang, H. (Jun 27-29, 2019). Telecollaborative intercultural connections using Zoom! The 17th Asia TEFL International Conference Bangkok, Thailand.

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Freiermuth, M. & Do, Thi Ha. (Jul 4-6, 2018). When communication prevails: A text-based chat project between universities in Vietnam and Japan. CALL 2018: CALL Your Data. Bruges, Belgium (KU Leuven).

 

Freiermuth M. (Aug 23-25, 2017). Crossing, oceans, cultures and majors: The benefits of electronic chat in the EFL classroom. ICEPL 2017. Sapporo, Japan (Sapporo Convention Center).

 

Freiermuth M. (Aug 16-18, 2016). Overcoming regional, linguistic and academic barriers via electronic chat. MICOLLAC 2016. Penang, Malaysia (Rainbow Paradise Resort Hotel).

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Freiermuth M. (Sept 25-26, 2015). Urgent! Examining responses from open access journals. Free Linguistics Conference 2015. Manila, Philippines (De La Salle University).

 

Freiermuth, M. (Aug 10-15, 2014). Adventures in Naviland: A mobile phone and GPS English language learning project. AILA 2014. Brisbane, Australia (Brisbane Convention Centre)

 

Freiermuth, M. & Huang, H. (Sept 29-30, 2013). Cross-cultural connections in English using online chat? 3rd Language Arts and Linguistics Conference. Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Hong Kong.

 

​Freiermuth, M. (May 31, 2013). Discovering and uncovering motivation in the English language learning classroom. Plenary speaker for the annual meeting of Gunma Prefecture Senior High School English Teachers Association. Maebashi, Japan.

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Freiermuth, M. & Hill, J. (May 24-27, 2012). Bungling and blossoming in the blogosphere: An intercultural communication project between universities in Japan and Indonesia? 15th International CALL Conference. Taichung, Taiwan (Providence University).



Freiermuth, M. (Oct 19-20, 2011). This transaction is 100% risk free! Why do people fall prey to e-mail scams? LANCOMM 2011. Putrajaya, Malaysia (Palm Garden Hotel).



Freiermuth, M. (Sept 12, 2011). Starting to produce sounds like an English native speaker. Public lecture series. Gunma Prefectural Women’s University, Tamamura-machi, Japan.



Freiermuth, M. (Aug 23-28, 2011). God bless you as you assist me: What rhetorical moves do scammers use to hook their victims? AILA 2011. Beijing (Beijing Foreign Studies University).



Freiermuth, M. (Mar 7, 2011). Teaching a foreign language in a wired world. Invited guest lecture. Surabaya University, Surabaya, Indonesia.



Freiermuth, M. (Aug 18-20, 2010). Diverse connections: Online chatting across the seas. 14th International CALL Conference. Linguapolis, University of Antwerp.



Huang, H. & Freiermuth, M. (Mar 10-13, 2010). Online chatrooms for cultural understanding: A Task-based approach. Mid-Atlantic Association for Language Learning Technology-Southeast Association for Language Learning Technology 2010. Georgetown University, Washington D.C.



Freiermuth, M. & Huang, H. (Mar 6-9, 2010) Crossing space and time: The effect of cross-cultural online chatting on the motivation of Japanese and Taiwanese students learning English. American Association of Applied Linguistics 2010 Conference. Atlanta, Georgia (Sheraton Atlanta Hotel).



Freiermuth, M. & Huang, H. (Oct 11-13, 2009) Task-based motivation in an online chat classroom: Connecting Japan and Taiwan. Language Learning in Computer Mediated Communities. University of Hawai’i Manoa.



Freiermuth, M. (Dec 5, 2008). Using the TOEIC at Gunma Prefectural Women’s University. Paper presented at English Assessment at Universities in Vietnam. Hanoi, Vietnam (Sofitel Plaza Hotel).



Freiermuth, M. (Aug 24-29, 2008). Online chat: Speaking with your fingers? Paper presented at AILA 2008: The 15th World Congress. Essen, Germany (University of Essen).



Freiermuth, M. (May 5-8, 2008). Discovery in the language learning classroom: Focusing on the learner. International Academic Exchange Program. Invited seminar series at St. John’s University, Taipei, Taiwan.



Freiermuth, M. (Jul 31-Aug 4, 2007). Creating customers but fleecing fools: Comparing sales letters to advance fee e-mail fraud. Paper presented at the Poetic and Linguistic Association Annual Conference (PALA 2007), Osaka, Japan (Kansai Gaidai University).



Freiermuth, M. (May 4-6, 2007). Willingness to communicate: What does online chat bring to the table? Paper present at the 18th International Symposium on Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, Thessaloniki, Greece (Capsis Hotel).



Freiermuth, M. (Jan 12-15, 2007). Dearest Beloved: Rhetorical moves of the Nigerian 419 advance fee scam. Paper presented at the 5th Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities, Waikiki Beach, Hawaii.



Freiermuth, M. (May 22-25, 2006). “Everyone OK?” Participation factors in the language learning classroom: Online chat versus face-to-face communication. Paper presented at the 1st World Congress on the Power of Language, Bangkok (Queen Sirikit National Convention Center).



Freiermuth, M. (Mar 15-19, 2006). Training simulations for interpreters of automobile English. Paper presented at the 40th Annual TESOL Convention, Tampa, FL, USA.



England. E., Freiermuth, M., Hjulmand, L., Hoelker, J. & Hull, T. (Mar 15-19, 2006) Teaching ESP in EFL settings. ESP/EFL Intersection invited colloquium. Presentation at the 40th Annual TESOL Convention, Tampa, FL, USA.



Freiermuth, M. (Nov 21-23, 2005). Beggars, liars and idiots: Analyzing the attacks of online chatters. Paper presented at SoLLs.INTEC.05, Kuala Lumpur (Sheraton Subang Jaya Hotel and Towers).



Freiermuth, M. (Aug 5-10, 2005 ). Virtual office space available: Inquire within. Paper presented at FLEAT 5, Provo, Utah (Brigham Young University).

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Freiermuth, M. (Dec 1-3, 2004). Beg, borrow or steal: An English language learning simulation for computer science students. Paper presented at the Inaugural CLaSIC Conference, National University of Singapore.



Freiermuth, M. (Sept 29-Oct 2, 2004). Implementing context-rich simulations in the EST classroom. Paper presented at IPCC 2004, Minneapolis, MN (Radisson Metrodome).



Freiermuth, M. (Nov 22-24, 2003). Effective simulations in the ESP/EFL classroom. Paper presented at JALT 2003, Shizuoka, Japan (Shizuoka Granship).

Freiermuth, M. & Jarrell, D. (October 4-5, 2003). Assessing Internet chat as a language learning tool. Paper presented at JALTCALL 2003, Nagoya, Japan (Kinjo Gakuin University).



Freiermuth, M. & Jarrell, D. (Sept 14-15, 2003). The motivational power of Internet chat. Paper presented at the Inaugural Independent Learning Conference, Melbourne, Australia.



Freiermuth, M. (Aug 25-29, 2003). Computer ethics in the ESP classroom: What constitutes stealing? Paper presented at the 34th Annual International Simulation and Gaming (ISAGA) Conference, Kisarazu, Japan (Akademia Park).



Freiermuth, M. (Aug 6-8, 2003). Not writing, not speaking, simply chatting. Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Speech, Writing and Context, Osaka, Japan (Kansai Gaidai University).



Freiermuth, M. (Jun 21, 28 & Jul 5, 2003). Experiences in culture and community building. Public presentation for TRY Series, Aizu-wakamatsu, Japan (University of Aizu).



Freiermuth, M. (Mar 25-29, 2003). Case study decisions in the ESP classroom. Paper presented at the 37th Annual TESOL Convention, Baltimore, MD, USA.



Freiermuth, M., Healey, D., Ioannou-Georgiou, S., Kamhi-Stein, L., Kessler, G., Opp-Beckman, L., Sotillo. S. & Sutherland-Smith, W. (Mar 25-29, 2003) Constructing meaning with computers. CALL Interest Section Academic Session invited colloquium. Presentation at the 37th Annual TESOL Convention, Baltimore, MD, USA.



Freiermuth, M. (Dec 16-21, 2002). The insult shaker: Saving face online. Paper presented at AILA 2002 (13th World Congress of Applied Linguistics), Singapore.



Freiermuth, M., Kamimura, Y. & Sheorey, R. (Nov 22-24, 2002). Reading strategies of Japanese EFL/ESP students. Paper presented at JALT 2002, Shizuoka, Japan (Shizuoka Granship).



Freiermuth, M., Kamimura, Y. & Sheorey, R. (Nov 8-10, 2002). Reading strategies of Japanese EFL/ESP students. Invited presentation at the Fourth Pan-Asian Conference and Eleventh International Symposium and Book Fair on English Teaching, Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C. (Chien Tan Overseas Youth Activity Center).



Freiermuth, M. (Mar 21-23, 2002). Internet chat: The online gateway to intercultural communication. Paper presented at Digital Stream 2002, Monterey Bay, CA (California State University).



Freiermuth, M. (Nov 23-25, 2001). Influences in content-based instruction in the ESP classroom. In T. Stewart, R. Dickey, M. Freiermuth, A. Mackenzie, S. Nimmannit & B. Perry, Content-based instruction: Current practice in Asia. Colloquium at PAC3 at JALT 2001 Convention, Kokura, Japan (Kitakyushu International Conference Center).



Freiermuth, M. (Sept 14-16, 2001). Building bridges between simulations and language. Workshop presentation at the JACET 40th Annual Convention, Sapporo, Japan (Fuji Women’s College).



Freiermuth, M. (Jun 26-27, 2001). Critical thinking and writing in English: A simulation approach. Public presentation for TRY Series, Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan (University of Aizu).

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Freiermuth, M. & Kizer, S. (Fall 1999). Doing “Tangoes” with PBJ: Activity-based writing instruction. Workshop presentation at the 18th Annual OKTESOL Conference, Midwest City, Oklahoma, USA (Rose State College).



Freiermuth, M. (Spring 1999). Chatting in silence: All learners welcome. Workshop presentation at C@lling Asia Conference 1999, Kyoto, Japan (Kyoto-Sangyo University).



Freiermuth, M. (Spring 1999). Turn taking dynamics of online chat: A comparative study. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics 1999 Conference, Stamford, Connecticut, USA.



Freiermuth, M. (Fall 1998). The value of using Internet chat in the computer classroom. Workshop presentation at the 17th Annual OKTESOL Conference, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA (Oklahoma State University).



Freiermuth, M. (Spring 1998) Using chat software to promote group equity. Paper presented at the 32nd Annual TESOL International Convention, Seattle, Washington, USA.



Freiermuth, M. (Fall 1997). Assessing organizational skills of ESL learners. Paper presented at the 16th Annual OKTESOL Conference, Checotah, Oklahoma, USA.

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Freiermuth, M. (May-June 1997). Using the Internet to promote writing in an English composition class. Paper presented at CALL: Basics and Beyond, Nagoya, Japan (Chubu University).



Freiermuth, M. (Fall 1996). When should oral errors be corrected in the ESL classroom? Paper presented at the 15th Annual OKTESOL Conference, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.