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An Analysis of the Sociolinguistic and Individual Profiles of Young English Learners in the Uzbek EFL Context

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  • Azizakhon Akhmedova

    Teacher, Kokand University Andizhan Branch,
    Author

Keywords:

Sociolinguistics, Uzbek EFL learners, bilingualism, monolingualism, socioeconomic status, educational background, learner identity, young learners.

Abstract

For this article two Uzbek middle school students were chosen in order to be analyzed according to their sociolinguistic profile.

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Published

2026-04-17

How to Cite

Akhmedova, A. (2026). An Analysis of the Sociolinguistic and Individual Profiles of Young English Learners in the Uzbek EFL Context. TLEP – International Journal of Multidiscipline, 3(4), 30-34. https://www.tlepub.org/index.php/1/article/view/924