CHALLENGES FACED BY RURAL STUDENTS IN LEARNING ENGLISH
Keywords:
Keywords: English language learning, rural students, education challenges, access to resources, language policy, Uzbekistan, language acquisition barriersAbstract
Abstract: This study explores the challenges faced by rural students in learning
English, with a particular focus on the educational context of Uzbekistan. Despite the
growing importance of English as a global language and its role in securing
scholarships, employment, and international mobility, rural learners continue to face
significant barriers to effective learning. Using a combination of classroom
observations, personal teaching experience, and informal interviews with rural
students, the research identifies key obstacles such as limited access to qualified
teachers, outdated learning materials, inadequate exposure to real-life English use, and
socio-economic constraints. In addition, cultural perceptions and traditional mindsets
often discourage students, particularly girls, from fully investing in English
education.The findings call for targeted policy measures, improved teacher training,
digital access, and community support programs to bridge the rural-urban gap.
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