Around 400 people attend English language seminar by Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
08 Feb 2021 - 15:40
The Peninsula
Doha: The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) held its annual English language learning and teaching seminar on Sunday, February 7, 2021. This year the topic was Academic English in a Virtual Setting: Aspects and Sustainability. The event took place online and around 400 English language teaching professionals from various universities, colleges, and schools from both the Doha and international community attended.
The welcoming remarks were given by Dr. Alaa El Gibali, Director of the Language Center at the DI. He stated that the seminar supports the Language Center’s mission in developing linguistic and cultural capacities for excellence in knowledge production. He also highlighted that it falls within the context of the DI’s community outreach initiative and contributes to enhancing communication between the Institute, individuals, and organi