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        <journal-title>Research Focus International Scientific Journal</journal-title>
        <abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="publisher">Research Focus</abbrev-journal-title>
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      <issn pub-type="epub" publication-format="electronic">2181-3833</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>Ilm-fan va innovatsiyalar akademiyasi</publisher-name>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.66073/researchfocus.v3i6.889</article-id>
      <article-id pub-id-type="other" assigning-authority="relibrary.uz">REL-A-012479</article-id>
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          <subject>10.00.00</subject>
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        <article-title xml:lang="en">THE ROLE OF CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE</article-title>
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          <trans-title>РОЛЬ КУЛЬТУРНОГО ВЗАИМОПОНИМАНИЯ В ПРЕПОДАВАНИИ АНГЛИЙСКОГО КАК ВТОРОГО ЯЗЫКА</trans-title>
        </trans-title-group>
        <trans-title-group xml:lang="uz">
          <trans-title>INGLIZ TILINI IKKINCHI TIL SIFATIDA O‘QITISHDA MADANIY TUSHUNISHNING O‘RNI</trans-title>
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      </title-group>
      <contrib-group content-type="author">
        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <string-name>Mutalova Mohinur Tolibjon qizi</string-name>
          <aff>Teacher of Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology</aff>
        </contrib>
      </contrib-group>
      <pub-date publication-format="electronic" date-type="pub" iso-8601-date="2024-09-11">
        <day>11</day>
        <month>09</month>
        <year>2024</year>
      </pub-date>
      <pub-date date-type="collection">
        <year>2024</year>
      </pub-date>
      <volume>3</volume>
      <issue>6</issue>
      <fpage>68</fpage>
      <lpage>71</lpage>
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        <license xlink:href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0">
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          <license-p>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.</license-p>
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      <self-uri xlink:href="https://relibrary.uz/REL-A-012479/"/>
      <abstract xml:lang="en">
        <p>This study explores the critical role of cultural understanding in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). As globalization increases intercultural interactions, ESL educators must incorporate cultural awareness into their teaching methodologies to enhance language acquisition and student engagement. The research highlights how cultural competence facilitates better communication, fosters inclusive learning environments, and addresses cultural biases that may impede learning. Through qualitative analysis of classroom practices and case studies, this article demonstrates the benefits of integrating cultural elements into ESL curricula. Findings suggest that culturally responsive teaching strategies not only improve linguistic proficiency but also promote mutual respect and understanding among diverse student populations.</p>
      </abstract>
      <trans-abstract xml:lang="ru">
        <p>В этом исследовании исследуется решающая роль культурного понимания в преподавании английского языка как второго языка (ESL). Поскольку глобализация увеличивает межкультурное взаимодействие, преподаватели ESL должны включать культурную осведомленность в свои методики преподавания, чтобы улучшить усвоение языка и вовлеченность учащихся. Исследование подчеркивает, как культурная компетентность способствует лучшему общению, способствует созданию инклюзивной среды обучения и устраняет культурные предубеждения, которые могут препятствовать обучению. Посредством качественного анализа классной практики и тематических исследований эта статья демонстрирует преимущества интеграции культурных элементов в учебные программы ESL. Результаты показывают, что стратегии преподавания, учитывающие культурные особенности, не только улучшают знание языка, но и способствуют взаимному уважению и пониманию среди различных групп учащихся.</p>
      </trans-abstract>
      <trans-abstract xml:lang="uz">
        <p>Ushbu tadqiqotda ingliz tilini ikkinchi til sifatida o‘qitishda (ESL) madaniy tushunishning hal qiluvchi o‘rni o‘rganiladi. Globallashuv madaniyatlararo o‘zaro aloqalarni kuchaytirayotgan bir paytda, ESL o‘qituvchilari til o‘zlashtirilishi va o‘quvchilarning faolligini oshirish uchun o‘z o‘qitish metodikalariga madaniy xabardorlikni kiritishlari zarur. Tadqiqot madaniy kompetentlik qanday qilib yaxshiroq muloqotga ko‘maklashishini, inklyuziv o‘quv muhitini shakllantirishini va o‘qishga to‘sqinlik qilishi mumkin bo‘lgan madaniy noxolisliklarni bartaraf etishini yoritadi. Sinf amaliyotlari va keys-stadilarni sifat jihatidan tahlil qilish orqali ushbu maqola madaniy elementlarni ESL o‘quv dasturlariga integratsiya qilishning afzalliklarini namoyish etadi. Natijalar shuni ko‘rsatadiki, madaniy xususiyatlarni hisobga oluvchi o‘qitish strategiyalari nafaqat til bilimini yaxshilaydi, balki turli o‘quvchilar guruhlari o‘rtasida o‘zaro hurmat va tushunishni ham rag‘batlantiradi.</p>
      </trans-abstract>
      <kwd-group xml:lang="en">
        <kwd>Cultural Understanding</kwd>
        <kwd>ESL Education</kwd>
        <kwd>Language Acquisition</kwd>
        <kwd>Cultural Competence</kwd>
        <kwd>Inclusive Learning</kwd>
        <kwd>Intercultural Communication</kwd>
        <kwd>Culturally Responsive Teaching</kwd>
        <kwd>Globalization</kwd>
        <kwd>Student Engagement</kwd>
      </kwd-group>
      <kwd-group xml:lang="ru">
        <kwd>культурное взаимопонимание</kwd>
        <kwd>образование ESL</kwd>
        <kwd>овладение языком</kwd>
        <kwd>культурная компетентность</kwd>
        <kwd>инклюзивное обучение</kwd>
        <kwd>межкультурная коммуникация</kwd>
        <kwd>преподавание с учетом культурных особенностей</kwd>
        <kwd>глобализация</kwd>
        <kwd>вовлечение студентов</kwd>
      </kwd-group>
      <kwd-group xml:lang="uz">
        <kwd>madaniy tushunish</kwd>
        <kwd>ESL ta‘limi</kwd>
        <kwd>tilni o‘zlashtirish</kwd>
        <kwd>madaniy kompetentlik</kwd>
        <kwd>inklyuziv ta‘lim</kwd>
        <kwd>madaniyatlararo muloqot</kwd>
        <kwd>madaniyatga moslashgan o‘qitish</kwd>
        <kwd>globallashuv</kwd>
        <kwd>talabalar faolligi</kwd>
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