Students’ Perceptions Towards English Language Learning via Imperial English UK Program: Intermediate Level of Language Skills: Students’ Perceptions Towards English Language Learning via Imperial English UK Program

Rayan Omar Azeez; Selar Othman Ali

doi:10.63841/iue32671

Authors

Rayan Omar Azeez Department of English Translation, College of Language and Humanities Studies, International University of Erbil Author https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6718-1256
Selar Othman Ali Department of Highway and Bridge Engineering, Erbil Technical Engineering College, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil, IRAQ Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4508-4135

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63841/iue32671

Keywords:

IEUK, Application, English Language Skills, Listening Comprehension, Speaking Proficiency, Reading Strategies, Academic Writing, CEFR Descriptors.

Abstract

Learning the English language is essential in 21st century. Nowadays, many university students still face difficulties in developing sufficient proficiency for academic and professional purposes in learning English language. The aims of the study is to find out student’s perception toward Imperial English UK (IEUK) English language program, its impact, and usage after successfully completing intermediate level of the program. It contributes to understanding how structured English programs like IEUK can address the persistent problem of language proficiency gaps among university students and prepare them for academic and professional success. The number of participants were (25) students, aged between (18 to 22), both male and female students. A set of questionnaires has been used for the language skills such as listening, reading, writing and speaking. Using a skill-based framework aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) descriptors, the study analyzes students’ self-reported capabilities across a wide range of sub-skills for each of the four macro skills. The participants were university students who joined the program in order to improve their English Language. The results show that the majority of the students expressed that the program was very useful, had a positive impact, and enhanced their language skills. Students demonstrated enhanced grammatical accuracy, vocabulary range, organizational competence, and functional communication abilities. Key areas of growth included note-taking, summarizing, paraphrasing, academic and creative writing, discourse management in speaking, and comprehension of longer and more complex texts. The discussion highlights the effectiveness of the program’s communicative and task-based approach, as well as the integration of genre awareness, metacognitive strategies, and language use in real-world contexts.

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Author Biographies

Rayan Omar Azeez, Department of English Translation, College of Language and Humanities Studies, International University of Erbil

Rayan O. Azeez is an Assistant Lecturer at the department of English Translation, College of Language and Humanities Studies, International University of Erbil. She has got BA degree in English Language Education, and MA in English Language- Applied Linguistics. Her research interests are in 21^st century Education Skills.
Selar Othman Ali, Department of Highway and Bridge Engineering, Erbil Technical Engineering College, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil, IRAQ

Selar O. Ali is a lecturer at the Department of Highway and Bridge Engineering, Erbil Technical Engineering College, Erbil Polytechnic University. she got the B.A. degree in English Language, the M.A. degree in Education and the Ph.D. degree in Education. Her research interests are HE reform, QA and accreditation of HE, internationalization of HE, and educational development and consultancy. Dr. Selar published four papers, and participated in many international and national workshops and conferences.

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Students’ Perceptions Towards English Language Learning via Imperial English UK Program: Intermediate Level of Language Skills