{"id":7614,"date":"2026-07-07T09:22:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T06:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pti.edu.krd\/?page_id=7614"},"modified":"2026-09-01T10:10:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T07:10:23","slug":"english-language","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pti.edu.krd\/?page_id=7614&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"English Language"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7614\" class=\"elementor elementor-7614\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a2d3f90 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"a2d3f90\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b75ae15\" data-id=\"b75ae15\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7970421 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7970421\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Import Noto Naskh Arabic Font -->\r\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\r\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Noto+Naskh+Arabic:wght@500;600;700&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center; 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In this program, students visit schools for a period of three to four months to gain hands on experience, then share their experience with their instructors in the form of a seminar.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Language -->\r\n    <div id=\"language\" class=\"pti-section\" style=\"scroll-margin-top: 110px; background: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #FFFF00; border-radius: 10px; padding: 26px 28px; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\r\n      <h2 style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: #7a6a00; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 14px 0; text-align: left;\">\r\n        <span style=\"display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; background:#FFFF00; color:#5c4f00; font-size:16px;\">&#127760;<\/span>\r\n        Language used in department\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n      <p style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #3a3a3a; text-align: left; margin: 0;\">\r\n        English Language\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    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English is the language of academic institutions and the most powerful language for mutual understanding and for presenting knowledge, science, and research. Today it is regarded as the language of business and the job market, and after gaining specialization, it is considered a core requirement for finding employment. Most countries make an effort for it to become the second language after the mother tongue. English is a core requirement for educational institutions, businesses, and information organizations. Because of this, anyone working as a teacher, company employee, or translator will find that as their academic level of English rises to the required standard, more job opportunities open up to them. English is one of the most important and necessary languages for people today. It is taught in all its various styles and forms and continues to be developed in centers of science and education across every country in the world, because it has become a shared global language for communication and a powerful gateway connecting relationships across the entire world. Graduates of the English Language Department at Paitaxt Technical Institute, Private, in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, have their share in the English Language Department and can continue their studies toward a Bachelor&#8217;s degree. Graduates of grade (12) of preparatory school (scientific, literary) are admitted. Annual tuition fees are paid in five (5) installments, according to the guidelines of our institute. Thanks to the department&#8217;s strong reputation and the capability of its students, graduates of this department find job opportunities every year with the greatest ease, in schools, companies, and private sector institutions. &#9733; Department Vision To be one of the leading centers of education in English language studies in the Kurdistan Region, producing graduates skilled in linguistics and teaching who can actively contribute to education, business, and international relations. &#127919; Department Mission To provide high quality English language education delivered by an experienced academic staff holding PhD and Master&#8217;s degrees, preparing students to work as teachers, translators, or employees in companies and organizations. &#10003; Learning Outcomes at Department Demonstrate solid proficiency in the four language skills: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Gain practical teaching experience through the Observation and Application program in schools. 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