On June 19, 2024, a webinar titled " Collaborative approach to professional development for language teachers " will be presented by Prof. Jack Richards, a New Zealand applied linguist and international expert in foreign language teaching. The webinar was organized by the Department of English Language and Literature at Khazar University. The webinar started with the opening speech and presentation of the head of the department, Milana Abbasova. Faculty members from the Department of English Language and Literature and from other universities participated in the webinar. Prof. Jack Richards spoke about the issues and innovations that can benefit the development of teachers in the teaching process. The webinar was completed interactively, with a discussion of teachers and professors on the topic.