General Education Department Students Delivered a Scientific Seminar at Al-Erfan Secondary School for Girls in Erbil on Developing English Language Skills

On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, the Department of General Education at Cihan University – Erbil organized a scientific seminar for fourth-year students at Al-Erfan Secondary School for Girls. The seminar, titled English Language Learning Skills, was delivered by students Zahraa Ahmed and Huda Haji Agha, under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Abdul Aoun, Head of the aforementioned department.

Upon arrival, the students were warmly received by the school principal, Ms. Lina Hussein Barzanji. They later toured the school premises. During the seminar, they emphasized the importance of developing the four essential English language skills, namely listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as having knowledge of fundamental grammar necessary for language learning. They explained their points, supported by real-life examples relevant to the seminar’s theme.

In the Q&A session, they provided clear and comprehensive answers to all questions, which led to a fruitful discussion with the participants. During this interactive session, they also highlighted the curricula of Cihan University – Erbil, particularly the Department of General Education / English Language Teaching, noting that its academic programs are designed to align with real-world needs and are continuously updated in line with recent advances in the field of English.

The seminar ended with Ms. Lina expressing her gratitude and appreciation to the students for their outstanding academic efforts and wishing them continued success. The students also thanked the school administration for the warm welcome and extended an invitation to Ms. Lina to visit Cihan University–Erbil to learn more about its academic curricula and modern teaching methods.