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<div style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;">Dear Colleagues,<br>
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Greetings from the <a href="https://www.bcteal.org/"><font color="#0563C1"><u>BC Teachers of English as an Additional Language (BC TEAL)</u></font></a> organization! We are thrilled to announce that ticket sales for the <a href="https://site.pheedloop.com/event/connecting/home/"><font color="#0563C1"><u>BC
TEAL Conference 2023</u></font></a> are now open!<br>
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The conference, taking place from May 4 to 6, is an opportunity for educators, language professionals, and those interested in language teaching and learning to come together to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and learn from each other. This year's conference
promises to be an inspiring and educational experience, with a fantastic lineup of keynote and plenary speakers.<br>
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Here's a sneak peek of the plenary speakers:</div>
<div style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;"> Plenary Speaker: <a href="https://site.pheedloop.com/event/connecting/speakers/SPEBTOFILER"><font color="#0563C1"><u>Dr. Phil Hubbard, Senior Lecturer Emeritus: Stanford Language Center, Stanford</u></font></a><br>
Plenary Speaker: <a href="https://site.pheedloop.com/event/connecting/speakers/SPEEJBCVIGW"><font color="#0563C1"><u>Dr. Jan Hare, Professor & Dean pro tem: Faculty of Education, UBC</u></font></a><br>
Plenary Speaker: <a href="https://site.pheedloop.com/event/connecting/speakers/SPEUMNNGAEM"><font color="#0563C1"><u>Dr. Ena Lee, Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University</u></font></a></div>
<div style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;">and our special guests include:</div>
<div style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;"> <a href="https://site.pheedloop.com/event/connecting/speakers/SPEXAHZEHMO"><font color="#0563C1"><u>Dancers of Damelahamid</u></font></a></div>
<div style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;"> <a href="https://site.pheedloop.com/event/connecting/speakers/SPEOTKHXWCA"><font color="#0563C1"><u>Batty B Banks</u></font></a><br>
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Don't miss this chance to hear from some of the most influential experts in the field, network with your peers, learn about the latest developments and best practices in English as an Additional Language, and explore the Connections between Land and Language.<br>
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<a href="https://site.pheedloop.com/event/connecting/home"><font color="#0563C1"><u>Tickets are available on our website</u></font></a>. Secure your spot today and join us for what promises to be an unforgettable conference experience!<br>
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We look forward to seeing you at the BC TEAL Conference 2023!</div>
<div style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;">Distributed on behalf of the BC TEAL Conference 2023 Organizing Committee.</div>
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<div><font face="Calibri"><b>Dr. Neil Leveridge</b> (He, Him, His)</font></div>
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