Community Giving: An Introduction to our Department ''Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)''


In this project, we aimed to present our department through a simple and precise overview that anyone can understand its nature. It clarifies the importance of this field and the opportunities it provides for education.

We put information briefly about the department on a roll-up, notes, and a video on the screen with more expanded information.

A brief review of the video content: TEFL project video

·        What is TEFL? It is the field of teaching English to non-native speakers in countries where English is not the primary language.

·        What are the main objectives of TEFL?

1.       Developing communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

2.       Enhancing academic and career opportunities for students in global contexts.

3.       Fostering cross-cultural understanding and intercultural competence. 

The importance of the department:

1. Plays a crucial role in promoting global communication and cultural understanding

2. High demand for English teachers worldwide, creating job opportunities.

Some of the subjects:

1. Applied linguistics

2. Teaching methods & strategies

3. Phonetics & Grammar

4. Curriculum design & assessment

5. Technology in language teaching

  • Fields of work after graduation:

1. Teaching in schools, universities, and language institutions

2. Developing curricula and educational materials

3. Conducting academic research in language teaching.

The audience was amazed at what had been done, and I noticed a curious insight in their eyes, so I assume that we achieved our goal!

We thank Allah first and last. Then we thank Dr AbdulAziz Al-Fageeh for providing us with this precious opportunity to experience something new, and we truly feel its benefits.








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