From the experience of online teaching of people of the Silver Age on English language courses in Kazakhstan

Abstract

Lifelong learning is one of the important trends in the modern professional world. Many elderly people, having retired, enroll in English courses, as they feel the need to continue to be useful and effective in social life. According to the State Program for the implementation of language policy in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2020‒2025, our country is implementing the idea of increasing the number of people who speak three languages, namely Kazakh, English, and Russian. For this purpose, Kazakh language courses have begun to function everywhere, and Russian language courses are offered in a limited number. However, in recent years, the number of people wishing to learn English has been growing, including among the elderly. This study aims to attempt to analyze how English language classes are carried out among elderly people in Astana, and what measures are taken to ensure that they do not lose their motivation and continue their studies. To achieve this goal, the following tasks were set:1)analysis of lesson preparation/planning;2)study of strategies used in classes;3)analysis of knowledge assessment. The study involved elderly participants taking English courses using online learning. Surveys and interviews with teachers of private language courses in Astana were used as a methodology.