From 9-11 December, the L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University held the international international conference titled «Accelerated English Learning in Central Asia» as part of the British Council’s international project «Strengthening Strategic Interventions to Sustain to Career Development of English Language Teachers in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan».
The project was funded by the British Council through the University of Lincoln and was initiated and actively implemented by Professors Olanrewaju Olaye (Larry) and Alison Raby. The event was held jointly with the universities of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan implementing the project – Lincoln University (Great Britain), L.N.Gumilyov ENU, Baishev University and Urgench State University named after Abu Rayhan Beruni (Urgench, Uzbekistan) and Bishkek State University (Kyrgyzstan).
The three-day program included an international conference, workshops, and networking sessions at the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University and the A. Kunanbayev Gymnasium School No.87, which facilitated the development of professional connections and the exchange of experience among the participants.
The Director of the British Council in Kazakhstan, Robert Taylor, delivered a welcoming speech to the participants and guests. The event was moderated by leading experts, including Dr.Larry, Dr. B.Kh. Kusanova, Professor, and Dr. Zh.A. Beisembayeva. The project’s target audience included university professors, school teachers, leading methodologists, doctoral students, and undergraduate and graduate students.
Assistant Professor of the Higher School of Natural Sciences and Humanities in the field of training «6B017 Training of Teachers in Languages and Literature», «7M017 Training of Teachers in Languages and Literature», Master G.N. Turzhanova took an active part in the conference and presented a study on the topic «Teaching Grammatical Means of Communication in the Context of Multiculturalism and Multilingualism». Also, the teacher of the Baishev Lyceum School Arailym Amangeldykyzy made a presentation at the conference.
This conference was a significant event for developing the qualifications of English teachers and strengthening international scientific ties in the field of education.