Turkmen National Institute of World Languages Hosts Online English Language Olympiad

The Turkmen National Institute of World Languages, named after D. M. Azadi, located in Ashkabat, Turkmenistan, recently organised the Online English Language Olympiad, attracting participants from 20 countries worldwide. This  initiative was designed to promote linguistic proficiency, facilitate cultural interchange, enhance the quality of education (UN SDG 4), and encourage international cooperation (UN SDG 17) in the field of English language education.

Turkmenistan, Vietnam, Thailand, France, Romania, Belarus, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Costa Rica, Argentina, Cyprus, China, Azerbaijan, Australia, and Iraq were among the participating nations. The wide-ranging involvement highlighted the global reach and significance of English as a universal language, fostering connections among individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Among the attendees, twelve gifted students from the English Language Teaching (ELT) Department at Tishk International University (TIU) demonstrated their language proficiency. Notably, five of these students performed exceptionally well, placing them in the top five spots of the Olympiad.

Mr. Mhamad Bahzad and Rahma Maan, both 3rd grade students from the ELT Department of the Faculty of Education at TIU, achieved outstanding results and secured the 2nd position. In addition, Nian Wshyar, Marwa Wrya, and Mohammed Ismail demonstrated their exceptional linguistic skills by achieving 3rd place in the competition.

We offer our sincere congratulations to these gifted students for their exceptional accomplishments. Their commitment, diligence, and enthusiasm for learning the English language have yielded significant results, showcasing the exceptional quality of education and opportunities offered by the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages.

The success of these students serves as evidence of their abilities and is a cause of pride and motivation for their peers, teachers, and the institution. It emphasises the significance of ongoing education, determination, and the quest for exceptional performance in both academic and professional endeavours.

As these students begin their future endeavours, we hope they achieve ongoing success, development, and satisfaction in all their pursuits. May their accomplishments serve as inspiration for others to pursue excellence and make positive contributions to the global community through language education and cultural comprehension.

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