Last month, five of our outstanding C5+O.N.E. English teachers joined over 250 educators in Ashgabat for the prestigious “TESOL 2026: English for the Future” conference!

Organized by the U.S. Embassy, the International TESOL Association, and the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, the event focused heavily on the future of learning: Artificial Intelligence, digital tech, and modern pedagogy.

Our teachers collaborated with top international experts to upgrade their skills and bring the latest educational tools directly back to our program. They explored everything from AI-assisted lesson planning to building real-world student confidence.

We are so proud of our C5+O.N.E. educators for their dedication to bringing world-class, innovative teaching methods to their students and supporting Turkmenistan’s digital education reforms.

On June 7, 2026, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, the C5+O.N.E. (Opening Networks Through English) program celebrated the graduation of 55 Cohort 5 participants, marking the successful completion of nine months of intensive professional English language training, practical learning opportunities, and cross-sector networking.

The event brought together distinguished guests, including Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Sarah Rogers, U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan Elizabeth Rood, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, and colleagues from the U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat.

In her remarks, Under Secretary Rogers highlighted the importance of English as a powerful tool for communication, professional growth, and global engagement, emphasizing its role in creating opportunities and connecting people across cultures and borders.

“I’m really delighted by the C5+O.N.E. program which extends to you one of the great planks of American culture which is the English language.”

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