Department of English Language Students Deliver an Educational Seminar on Vowels and Consonants at Target Private School

On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, second-stage students from the Department of English Language at Cihan University–Erbil delivered an educational seminar on vowels and consonants at Target Private School. The seminar was held under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Marwa Mahmood Ameen. Upon their arrival, the university students were warmly received by Mr. Rizgari Aso, the school principal.

During the seminar, Siyav Hersh Ramez and Shayan Pshtiwan Dhahir introduced the topic of vowels and consonants. They explained the differences between vowel and consonant sounds and introduced the five vowel letters: A, E, I, O, and U.

Next, Zahraa Jumaa Kaksor and Shahad Ahmed Mahdi explored vowel sounds in greater detail. They provided examples to help school students understand the differences between vowel and consonant sounds. Following this, Mohammad Ahmed and Suhaila Sdiq Adham discussed short and long vowel sounds, as well as consonants, providing examples to enhance the students’ understanding.

To reinforce the lesson, the university students organized an interactive group activity and divided the school students into three groups. Group 1 was led by Siyav Hersh Ramez and Shayan Pshtiwan Dhahir, Group 2 by Zahraa Jumaa Kaksor and Shahad Ahmed Mahdi, and Group 3 by Mohammad Ahmed and Suhaila Sdiq Adham.

During the activity, the school students were given words and asked to identify and fill in the missing vowel and consonant letters. In addition, each group was challenged to come up with longer and more difficult words for the other groups to identify and distinguish between vowels and consonants. This activity encouraged teamwork, active participation, and the practical application of the lesson.

At the end of the competition, Group 1, led by Siyav Hersh Ramez and Shayan Pshtiwan Dhahir, achieved the highest score and secured first place. Group 3, led by Mohammad Ahmed and Suhaila Sdiq Adham, secured second place, while Group 2, led by Zahraa Jumaa Kaksor and Shahad Ahmed Mahdi, came third.

At the end of the visit, the Department of English Language students expressed their gratitude to the school principal and staff for their warm welcome and cooperation.