Welcome to the Department of English Language

Excellence in English Language Teaching and Learning

Overview

The English Language Department is one of the few departments in the Faculty of Education at Somali National University.  Since its inception, the Department has been a center for excellence in Teaching and learning of English Language. It serves as the backbone in enhancing communication skills among the students of all undergraduate disciplines. Currently, the Department offers a four-year undergraduate major in English Language Education and it is distinguished both quantitatively and qualitatively. At present the department has the faculty strength of eight lecturers; many of them have earned their degrees in TESOL or TEFL specialties, and some hold academic titles as high as professors.

The Department is committed to equip students with practical language skills essential for effective communication in professional, academic, and everyday contexts. This includes developing proficiency in grammar, enhancing writing and speaking abilities, fostering critical thinking, and instilling an appreciation for communicative and student-centered teaching approaches.