English Language Teaching and Learning Program

<p>The U.S. Department of State announces an open competition to deliver in-person, specialized&nbsp;</p><p>English language teacher training and direct student instruction aligned with priority sectors such&nbsp;</p><p>as space, critical minerals, rare earths, energy, high technology, business and trade, agriculture,&nbsp;</p><p>media, and security. As U.S. engagement with Uzbekistan increases, English proficiency has&nbsp;</p><p>become a strategic asset — enabling business and trade professionals, government officials,&nbsp;</p><p>journalists, security personnel, agribusiness practitioners, and technology specialists to engage&nbsp;</p><p>directly with Americans, access English-language resources, and generate opportunities that&nbsp;</p><p>advance U.S. commercial and strategic interests.</p><p>A shortage of highly proficient English teachers in Uzbekistan limits learners' access to&nbsp;</p><p>functional, sector-specific English instruction. This program addresses that gap by training&nbsp;</p><p>teachers to deliver specialized language instruction while simultaneously providing direct&nbsp;</p><p>instruction to students and emerging professionals in key sectors. Program activities will&nbsp;</p><p>promote enhanced knowledge of American culture and entrepreneurial spirit alongside language&nbsp;</p><p>gains, equipping participants to more effectively engage with and operate within U.S.&nbsp;</p><p>professional environments. The bulk of activities will be delivered in person. Funded programs&nbsp;</p><p>will run for no more than two years and will produce measurable gains in English proficiency&nbsp;</p><p>across priority professional communities.</p>