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The Foundation of AASE and its First
International Conference is of great
significance in this historical period when the
Republic of Armenia is on the way of joining
the European Society. I hope the Association
will promote close contacts between specialists
from different countries and different regions
of Armenia

Radick Martirossyan
Rector of Yerevan State

University, Armenia

Those of you who teach English open a
window on the world for your students . Those
who learn will be better equipped for  the
practical  demands  of  the 21st  century. The
English  language  gives  you  a chance to
explain Armenia to the world in a language
that so many in the world speak, because
Armenia has something to offer to the world.Thorda Abbott-Watt

Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary

Ambassador of UK to
Armenia

I applaud your dedication to your profession.
Not only as facilitators of communication and
exchange and as developers of the skills that
are necessary for international collaboration
but I comment you also as teachers, students
and scholars. At the time in history when the
need not only for mutual understanding but
also for reflection on spiritual values is very
great, the world certainly needs you.John EvansExtraordinary and

Plenipotentiary
Ambassador of USA

to Armenia



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It was a true pleasure to meet and work with
the dedicated and highly qualified members of
AASE. The spectacular organization, the
informative presentations, and most
importantly, the amazing hospitality of my
hosts made this conference one I will never
forget. I want to thank them for allowing me to
participate: it was an honour.

Charles Hall
University of Memphis,

USA

One thing is evident... 
The study of English in Armenia is taken to a
very  high level. People now understand  that
English is an international language, which is
now yours as much as it is mine. Please, use it
to explain Armenian culture and history to the
world and make contacts  and friendships with
other people, and this is one main thing that
comes out of the  AASE and its conference. Peter Sutton

Freelance translator,
editor, UK

We need AASE and AASE needs us to
encourage the academic and modern teaching
methods in higher educational institutions in
Armenia, as well as develop close intercultural
relations with professionals involved in English
Studies world-wide.

Karo Karapetyan
Dean , Romance and
Germanic Philology

Faculty,  YSU, Armenia



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The eighteenth century aphorist, Lord
Chesterfield, once gave the advice that
learning should be worn like a pocket watch –
in a private pocket and not merely pulled out
and struck just to show that you have one!  The
articles in this journal are very much not
merely being ‘pulled and struck’ for display but
present the research,  thoughts and enthusiasm
of their writers who are keen to share with
others their ideas and their opinions. Reading
this journal, you will have the opportunity to
explore a wide range of issues both related to
English language teaching and learning in
Armenia and produced by practitioners from
the Armenian ELT community itself. Articles in
the journal investigate in depth topics from the
language itself to the literature which is
expressed in that language to a range of
practical aspects of teaching including a focus
on English for Specific Purposes. I am really
very impressed by the range of articles here
and by the Conference which encouraged their
production, and by the extent to which they
make a significant contribution to the ELT
world here and further afield. I hope you will
enjoy reading the journal as much as I have,
especially that it acts as a catalyst for still
more discussion and thought!

Andy Keedwell
English Language

Support Manager, Acting
Director, British Council

Armenia



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The great mission of AASE to propagate the
study of English can’t be overestimated, for the
latter is no longer a mere means of
communication within a nation but also plays
an important role in developing intercultural
relations.

Ara Avetissyan
Vice-rector for

International Relations at
YSU, Armenia

I see the main task of AASE in fostering the
study of English in Armenia and making it
serve the development of a new society in our
country, also contributing to European and,
largely speaking, international trust and
human achievements through the wide use of
the English language.

Seda Gasparyan 
President of AASE