Opening Ceremony Of The English Language Program For Disadvantaged Communities In Ganja (PHOTO)
Date
12/14/2022 1:05:01 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) Chargé d'Affaires Hugo A. Guevara inaugurated the opening
ceremony of the English Language Program for Disadvantaged
Communities in Ganja for 50 students from secondary schools No. 12,
14, 26, 32, 34, and 43. Parents, English language teachers and
representatives of Ganja-Dashkasan Regional Education Office also
joined the event. In his remarks, Chargé Guevara highlighted the
U.S. government support for English language programming and
leadership in the field of education. He underscored necessity to
develop English language skills:“In today's globalized economy,
learning English is very important to acquire experience abroad and
expand your educational and professional background.” He also
emphasized the role of English and the importance of language in
building bridges between Azerbaijan and the United States while
providing youth with education and career opportunities.
Since 2018, the U.S. Embassy-funded English Language for
Disadvantaged Communities Program has improved the English language
knowledge of nearly 500 students in several regions of Azerbaijan.
This year, the program will provide 120 students ages 12-17 in
underserved communities in Ganja, Astara, and Sheki high-quality
English language instruction based on communicative teaching
methods, focusing on enhancing students' conversational and
comprehension skills, and is also an opportunity for students to
learn more about American culture, community service, and critical
thinking skills. The English language classes are led by a team of
qualified alumni of U.S. government exchange programs. Students
were selected after a competitive application process, including
interviews and placement tests, managed by a U.S. Department of
State-funded English Language Specialist. Classes started in
November and will continue through June 2023.
This program is one of several projects in the field of English
language instruction supported by the U.S. Embassy. Recently, 25
students from Aghdam, Zangilan, Lachin, and Jabrayil secondary
schools based in Lokbatan and Bilasuvar celebrated their graduation
from the English Access Microscholarship Program, a two-year U.S.
Department of State-funded program that helps students acquire a
solid foundation in the English language, improve their candidacy
for university and exchange program applications, and guide them
towards sustainable future employment. Furthermore, the U.S.
Embassy works with North Carolina State University for the third
iteration of the English Language Capacity Building project, an
initiative that promotes the development of high-quality English
language education at Azerbaijani universities and secondary
schools through baseline testing, target teacher training, and
strengthening the network of English-language teachers in
Azerbaijan. The Embassy is also proud to support six Fulbright
English Language Teaching Assistants and three English Language
Fellows working with teachers and students in English departments
at universities in Baku, Ganja, Mingechevir, Sheki, and
Lankaran.
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