English core competencies encompass four dimensions: language proficiency, cultural awareness, critical thinking, and learning ability. Aesthetic education cultivates students 'perception, appreciation, and creative expression of beauty, fostering well-rounded personalities and noble sentiments. The development of core competencies and aesthetic education concepts complement each other, synergistically promoting students' holistic development in moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor education. As a key educational objective, core competencies can be effectively nurtured through aesthetic education practices. English core competencies provide cultural resources and linguistic skills for aesthetic education, while aesthetic education infuses humanistic depth and emotional warmth into core competencies, elevating language learning beyond its instrumental role to achieve comprehensive human development. This integration aligns with the contemporary philosophy of "disciplinary education," jointly cultivating talents with global perspectives, aesthetic sensibilities, and cultural confidence. The article explores how Zhaoqing University's English program integrates aesthetic education into practical teaching through four dimensions: language proficiency, cultural awareness, critical thinking, and learning ability.