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Free Webinar for English Teachers with Karen Waterston

English language teachers are invited to join the free online webinar “Reading for Life: Integrating Readers into the English Language Classroom.”

Speaker

Karen Waterston is an educator and teacher trainer with over 30 years of experience in English language teaching and teacher development. She holds an MEd in Educational Technology from the University of Manchester and has extensive international experience working with educators.

Webinar Details

📅 Date: 19 November 2026

⏰ Time: 17:00 CET / 21:00 Kazakhstan time

💻 Format: Online

💰 Participation: Free

📚 Topic: Reading for Life: Integrating Readers into the English Language Classroom

Advance registration is required to participate.

REGISTRATION LINK

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