English Language Office
The English Language Office (ELO) supports the mission of the Public Affairs section of the United States Embassy to focus on building mutual understanding between people through its educational, cultural, and informational programs. In support of the mission, the ELO offers professional development and educational exchange programs for English language teachers and students in coordination with Ministries of Education and teachers' organizations throughout the region. The English Language Office is one of eighteen such Offices around the world (coordinated by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs).
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Teacher training
The Iraq ESL Training the Trainers Initiative is an important step toward Iraq achieving the goal of English language acquisition through effective and innovative teaching. Sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, the initiative aims to be both realistic and practical while embracing bold and creative strategies that allow the brightest educators and leaders to shape the education of Iraq through a strategic nationwide training plan. After training and exposure to authentic English language and modern language pedagogy, a core group of teachers and supervisors will be able to share their knowledge and expertise with a new generation of English language teachers.