Unit 0 Welcome to English Language Skills Development 0.1

Introduction & Overview


This training program is designed to help the higher education institutions’ academic staff improve their overall proficiency in English through an intensive, skill-based approach. The course integrates all skills with a focus on academic, professional, and digital contexts. Participants will develop advanced English language competencies, explore how digital tools can support language learning, and use it in different academic communicative situations.

 0.2 Module Objectives

The primary aim of this course is to enhance the fluency, accuracy, and confidence of participants in using English language in different communicative contexts.

Specific goals include:

✔ Improving English language skills in various contexts
✔ Developing communication skills for academic and professional settings
✔ Advancing reading comprehension and critical evaluation of complex materials
✔ Enhancing writing abilities for academic and professional purposes.
✔ Utilizing digital technologies to support learning and language development.
✔ Enhancing the 21st century skills and applying them in their language learning.

0.3 Module 1 Units
Module 1: English Language Skills Development (this module) 44 hours
Unit 1: Listening: 6 segments, 10.5 hours
Unit 2: Speaking: 4 segments, 9 hours
Unit 3: Reading: 6 segments, 11 hours
Unit 4: Writing: 6 segments, 11 hours