About the Center
The Center for Languages and Academic Skills Development is one of the key educational support units of East European University (EEU), operating under the Department of Education and the center was established in 2020.
The Center aims to enhance students’ language proficiency, academic, research, and professional skills in line with modern educational approaches and international standards. It offers individual consultations, academic writing support, tutoring and mentoring programs, as well as a wide range of training sessions and workshops focused on developing study, research, and soft skills.
The Center integrates both foreign language teaching and academic skills development, contributing to the formation of independent and critically thinking students.
Center Services:
🔹 Foreign Language Teaching
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Instruction in English, German, French, and other languages in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
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Development of internal university language tests and assessment of language proficiency levels
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Certification and preparatory courses in foreign languages
🔹 Academic Skills Development (The Center offers training and support across four main areas):
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Academic Skills
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Academic Writing Basics
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Avoiding Plagiarism
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Referencing and Citation (APA, Harvard, etc.)
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Writing a Research Paper
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Thesis Writing
2. Study Skills
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Effective Study Strategies
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Time Management for Students
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Exam Preparation Techniques
3. Research Skills
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Conducting Academic Research
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Using Academic Databases
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Writing a Literature Review
4. Soft Skills
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Presentation Skills
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Communication Skills
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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
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Teamwork and Collaboration
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Time Management
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🔹Individual Consultations – Students can book one-on-one consultations on (https://outlook.office.com/book/AcademicSkills@eeu.edu.ge/?ismsaljsauthenabled):
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Academic Writing
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Research Projects
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Time Management
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Study Strategies
🔹Tutoring and Mentoring Program
The Center implements a Peer Tutoring & Mentoring Program, within which:
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Graduates, senior students, and doctoral candidates support other students
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Consultations are provided on academic and research-related issues
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Students receive guidance throughout their learning process
🔹Trainings, Certificate Courses, Workshops, Tutorials & Learning Resources
The Center regularly organizes diverse activities in the fields of language learning and academic skills development, including:
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Trainings and workshops
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Certification courses
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Tutorials and podcasts
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Development of various educational resources