Lingua Innovative Education Foundation

On April 27 at School #100 in Ruhii-Muras and April 28 at School #40 in Archa-Beshik, Bishkek our Access students met Phoenix Chellew, a native English speaker who shared insights about life and education in the United States.
U.S. Embassy Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

📌 The sessions were interactive and engaging, with students asking questions, exchanging ideas, and practicing their English in a real-life context.
Students explored interesting facts about the U.S. and enjoyed comparing them with life in Kyrgyzstan.

𝐄𝐘𝐏 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐬: English for Young Professionals (EYP) students benefit from engaging talking clubs led by American scholars. In April 2026, two sessions in Bishkek—facilitated by Fulbright Program participants Cynthia Wagner and Raven Miller—brought together intermediate to advanced learners to explore the U.S. education system and the culture of Tennessee.

✔️ These clubs offer a valuable opportunity for students to strengthen their speaking skills while engaging directly with native English speakers and deepening their understanding of U.S. culture.
U.S. Embassy Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐒𝐀 𝟐𝟓𝟎 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: On April 23, 2026, an interfaculty competition, “English for Professionals: USA 250,” was held at Issyk-Kul State University as part of the English for Young Professionals (EYP) program, marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, with Peace Corps Volunteer Liam Timmerman serving on the jury.
Peace Corps Kyrgyz Republic

📃 The event brought together teams from multiple faculties, who demonstrated strong English skills, creativity, teamwork, and knowledge of American culture through a range of interactive tasks and challenges. By strengthening English proficiency and fostering engagement with U.S. culture and values, the EYP program supports international collaboration and contributes to shared prosperity.
U.S. Embassy Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

𝐔.𝐒. 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐊𝐲𝐫𝐠𝐲𝐳𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐘𝐏 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬:
From April 13–16, 2026, Jeffrey Bunting, Cultural Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, visited English for Young Professionals (EYP) program sites in Batken, Osh, Uzgen, and Manas to monitor classes and engage with students.
U.S. Embassy Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

🗽✅ During the visits, participants practiced English through discussions on American values such as independence and individualism, cultural exchanges, presentations on local history, and interactive conversations that strengthened their confidence and communication skills. These engagements enhanced mutual understanding, supported meaningful cultural exchange, and helped lay the foundation for long-term partnerships that can contribute to shared prosperity.