EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF E-LEARNING OF EFL FOR NON-LANGUAGE MAJORS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN WESTERN KAZAKHSTAN

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of the e-learning Easy English platform in enhancing English language skills among mainstreamed or non-language majors’ university students at a public university in Western Kazakhstan. The research focuses on students from the college of natural sciences, pedagogy, and humanities who participated in a pilot project during the 2024-2025 academic year. About 400 students enrolled in the Easy English online educational platform to study English as a foreign language (EFL) at the A1-A2 levels. Students studied A1 level in the first semester and A2 in the second semester.

The study uses descriptive statistical data analysis to examine students’ progress in grammar, vocabulary, listening, and speaking skills.

The results demonstrate the most students showed significant improvements in all targeted language areas, indicating that the platform is both effective and practical.

The research also reveals that the platform is engaging and accessible, fostering learner motivation and autonomy in language acquisition. Moreover, the study contributes to the growing body of research on technology-enhanced language learning in contemporary higher education contexts. It offers practical recommendations for curriculum developers, educators and specialists seeking to integrate e-learning into university EFL programmes.

By analyzing student performance and feedback, the study demonstrates how digital platforms can serve as a valuable supplement to formal classroom instruction. Overall, the study researches the pedagogical benefits and challenges of online language learning and provides for optimizing e-learning practices in higher education.