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The Practical English Language Department carries out scientific, research, educational, and developmental work among students and ensures the training of scientific-pedagogical staff in postgraduate education.

Faculty Composition
The department has 46.75 full-time positions (25,822 hours) approved, consisting of:
PhD, Senior Lecturers - 3

Candidate of Philology, Senior Lecturers - 2

Master`s Degree, Senior Lecturers - 23

Master`s Degree, Lecturers - 12

Research Activities
The department`s scientific work aims to improve the quality of training for academic staff in line with education standards.
Information about Faculty Members` Participation in Research Projects
N.U. Saibekova is a member of the project 8132 "Teaching Kazakh Turkish to Turkish Speakers in Turkey". As part of the project, a 214-page textbook co-authored with professors from Gazi University has been submitted for publication.

I.B. Baisydyk is a researcher under project BR21882227 "Linguistic Tools and Developments for Reviving Language Consciousness in the Context of New Kazakhstan", implemented by the A. Baitursynov Institute of Linguistics (October-December 2023). She is also a contributor to project BR21882249 "Enhancement and Expansion of the National Corpus of the Kazakh Language" (from March 2024 to present).

G.K. Myrzakhanova is a researcher on project BR21882334 "Kazakh Poetic Corpus Development: Morphological and Poetic Annotation of Abai`s Poems".

Ch.K. Ordabayev, A. S. Nabidullin participated as a junior researcher in the project "Cultural Content, Intercultural Competence, Intercultural Communication, Realia, Concept, Fairy Tale, English Language, Foreign Language Teaching". The project resulted in 2 articles, 1 publication, and participation in an international conference and internship.

Key Research Areas:
Methodology of teaching English

Development of language competence

Application of digital technologies

Intercultural communication

Methodological Work
All syllabi and instructional materials are approved and uploaded to the university system in a timely manner.
Seminars held:
"Time Management: Methods for Effective Use of Time" (22.12.2023)

"Developing Public Speaking Skills in English Lessons" (26.01.2024)

International Cooperation and Professional Development:
EdCrunch X Conference (Almaty, 2023)

Open Professional English Network (2023-2024)

"Action Research" Program, Halic University (2023)

Student Engagement
The department hosts seminars, competitions, and open days to encourage student involvement in research.

Conclusion
The Practical English Language Department makes a significant contribution to training competitive professionals by applying modern teaching methods.