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CHALLENGES IN TEACHING ENGLISH.
Ruziyeva Munisxon Komiljonovna
English teacher in Tashkent Academic
Lyceum No.2 of the Ministry of Internal
Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12634266
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This paper examines the challenges of teaching English as a
foreign language (TEFL) to Uzbek students. It highlights the lack of English
exposure, grammar differences, shortage of qualified teachers, and limited
resources as major hurdles. Addressing these challenges requires increased
English exposure, improved teacher training, and better resource allocation for
effective language learning.
Key words:
TEFL, Uzbek students, challenges, exposure, grammar
differences, , Uzbekistan.
English is a global language that is widely used in international
communication, business, and education. As a result, the demand for learning
English as a foreign language has been increasing rapidly in countries where
English is not the primary language. Uzbekistan is one of the countries where
the learning of English as a foreign language (EFL) has become more prevalent
over the years. However, teaching English as a foreign language to Uzbek
students comes with various challenges. In this essay, we will explore the
challenges of teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) to Uzbek students.
One of the significant challenges of teaching English as a foreign language to
Uzbek students is the lack of exposure to English. Uzbekistan is a country where
Uzbek is an official language, with Karakalpak, Tadjik and Russian languages
being the other most-spoken languages. Therefore, students do not have
sufficient exposure to English in their daily lives, making it challenging for them
to learn and understand the language. Most Uzbek students have never been
exposed to English until they start learning it in school, which can hinder their
motivation and interest in learning the language. Another challenge that Uzbek
students face when learning English as a foreign language is the difference
between English and Uzbek grammar. To analyze this matter, let us look at the
roots of these two languages: The Uzbek language is a Turkic language (Karluk
branch) that is spoken primarily in Uzbekistan, Central Asia, and other nearby
regions. The Uzbek language has been heavily influenced by other languages
such as Persian, Arabic, and Russian. It is written in the Latin
alphabet since
1992, but prior to that, it was written in the Cyrillic alphabet. The Uzbek
language has several dialects, and the standard Uzbek dialect is based on the
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Tashkent dialect. It has a rich cultural and literary heritage and has produced
many renowned poets and writers. The English language belongs to the
Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family. Within the Germanic
branch, English is classified as a West Germanic language, along with German,
Dutch, and several other languages. The West Germanic languages are
characterized by their use of inflectional suffixes, strong and weak verbs, and
complex grammatical structures. Other branches of the Indo-European language
family include Romance, Celtic, Slavic, Baltic, and Indo-Iranian, among others.
Considering above mentioned facts, Uzbek grammar is vastly different from
English grammar, making it challenging for students to learn and comprehend
the English language's grammatical rules. For example, in Uzbek, the word order
is subject-object-verb, while in English, it is subject-verb-object. The difference
in grammar rules can lead to confusion and difficulties in learning and
understanding the language. Additionally, the lack of qualified English teachers
is another challenge that Uzbek students face. Although the Uzbek government
has been making efforts to improve the quality of English language teaching,
there is still a shortage of qualified English teachers in the country. Most English
language teachers in Uzbekistan are not native speakers of English, and their
English proficiency levels may not be high enough to teach English effectively. As
a result, students may not receive the necessary instruction to learn English
properly. Moreover, another significant challenge of TEFL to Uzbek students is
the lack of resources. Due to economic constraints, schools in Uzbekistan may
not have access to adequate resources such as textbooks, audio and video
materials, and language laboratories. The lack of resources can make it difficult
for students to practice their English language skills, hindering their progress in
learning the language. Here are some of the best-practiced methodologies
worldwide to mitigate the challenges of TEFL:
• Communicative Language Teaching (CLT): This approach emphasizes
interaction and communication between learners and focuses on the
development of communicative competence in the target language.
• Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT): This methodology uses real-life tasks
as the basis for language instruction, which helps learners to develop the
language skills necessary to complete the tasks successfully.
• Content-Based Instruction (CBI): This methodology integrates language
instruction with content from other subjects, such as science or social studies, to
help learners develop both language proficiency and content knowledge.
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• Technology-Enhanced Language Learning: The use of technology, such as
computer-assisted language learning (CALL) software, online resources, and
mobile apps, can provide learners with additional opportunities to practice
language skills and receive feedback.
• Learner Autonomy: Empowering learners to take an active role in their
learning process, such as through self-directed learning or peer teaching, can
increase motivation and engagement and help learners overcome language
barriers.
In conclusion, teaching English as a foreign language to Uzbek students comes
with various challenges. The lack of exposure to English, differences in grammar,
the shortage of qualified English teachers, and the lack of resources are some of
the challenges that Uzbek students face when learning English. To overcome
these challenges, it is essential to provide students with more exposure to
English, improve the quality of English language teaching, and provide schools
with the necessary resources to facilitate effective English language learning.
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