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Item Open Access LEARNING ENGLISH IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL IN KAZAKHSTAN(СДУ хабаршысы - 2022, 2022) A TlepbergenovaAbstract. This article is an exploratory review of the research examining out of school learning and performance in English as a Foreign Language courses at secondary schools in Kazakhstan. Trilingual policy implementation and limitations of the current English language training at secondary schools are discussed. The opportunities and potential limitations of out-of-school English language training are explored.Item Open Access EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A PEER TUTORING PROGRAM FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT(SDU Bulletin: Pedagogy and Teaching Methods, 2025) Alfira Makhmutova; Leslie HaasThis study investigates the impact of a peer tutoring initiative at a university in Uzbekistan designed to help students struggling with English proficiency in an English-Medium Instruction (EMI) environment. Although the institution requires a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 for admission, faculty observed that many students still encountered difficulties, especially in speaking and writing. To address these challenges, a pilot peer tutoring program was introduced, offering structured language support through volunteer student tutors. The research employed a mixed methods design, utilising pre- and post-program surveys, tutor session reports, and faculty feedback. Results demonstrated marked improvements in students’ confidence and English skills, with speaking emerging as the central area of concern for 75% of participants. After the program, 83.3% of students reported greater confidence in using English, and tutors observed high participation rates, with 76.9% of tutees actively engaged in sessions. Despite this, tutor recruitment and retention, inconsistent attendance, and gaps in institutional support posed challenges to program sustainability. The findings attest to the effectiveness of peer tutoring as a means of supporting languages in EMI environments but emphasise the importance of formal tutor training, designated tutorial spaces, and incentives in an attempt to enhance long-term outcomes. More research is recommended to measure the effect of the program on grades as well as long-term language acquisitio