THE LANGUAGE OF COMMUNITY: A SOCIOLINGUISTIC ANALYSIS

Abstract

This article explores the sociolinguistic profile of a group of English learners in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The learners come from diverse backgrounds including religion, ethnicity, and socioeconomic class. The article examines how these factors influence language use and how teachers can adapt their instruction to meet the needs of their students. The importance of sociolinguistics in understanding language variation and in choosing appropriate teaching materials and approaches is emphasized. The article concludes by discussing the assessment of students with diverse backgrounds and the benefits that English language learning can bring to students in their future careers.