PRINCIPLES AND TRENDS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION IN ASIAN COUNTRIES

Abstract

The article considers some general principles that are typical for most Asian countries. The trends of English-language education that are observed in Asian countries today are being studied. Attention is also paid to education in some selected Asian countries such as China, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia. One of the most significant issues is the role of English-language education in attracting foreign students, and their impact on the economy. The article touches upon the issues of economic development of the above-mentioned countries since the end of the XX century, which had a significant impact on the overall development of states, their educational policy, the possibility of introducing advanced training programs, including the development and application of the latest technologies and the latest trends in English-language education. The focus on these aspects of education has enabled these countries to reach the international level and demonstrate their potential.