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ULAN BATOR, Aug.1 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia on Thursday launched a project that will help the country's youth improve their English language skills.
The project, dubbed "Youth who speak English" initiated by the Mongolian President Khaltmaa Battulga, will last 21 days at four universities in the capital city Ulan Bator, the Presidential Advisor for Human Development and Social Policy Dombon Uuriintuya told a press conference.
Within the framework of the project, a total of 4,500 young people aged 16-30 across the country will receive free English courses, according to the advisor.
"Advisors of the Mongolian president met a total of 20,000 university students and 16,000 pupils across the country over the past two years to listen to their views. During the meeting, many students said they want to improve their English skills during summer break," said Uuriintuya.
She added that the courses will be offered at three levels, namely primary, intermediate and advanced.
Motivational and personal development lessons will be also offered in the project.
Speaking English fluently is one of the main requirements of major public and private organizations in Mongolia for employment.
Published Date:2019-08-02