CROSS-CULTURAL FOUNDATIONS OF ENGLISH EDUCATION: PROVERBS FROM UZBEKISTAN AND AFGHANISTAN

Samadi , Nooria

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This study explores the cross-cultural foundations of English education through the integration of proverbs fromUzbekistan and Afghanistan into the English Language Teaching (ELT) process. Proverbs, as concise expressions of culturalwisdom, reflect the values, traditions, and worldview of a nation. By incorporating Uzbek and Afghan proverbs intoEnglish instruction, educators can enhance learners’ linguistic competence while simultaneously developing interculturalawareness and communicative skills. The paper examines the pedagogical significance of proverb-based instruction invocabulary acquisition, grammar practice, speaking development, and critical thinking. It also analyzes similarities anddifferences between Uzbek and Afghan proverbial expressions and their English equivalents, highlighting their role infostering comparative cultural understanding. The study argues that integrating culturally relevant materials into Englisheducation not only strengthens language mastery but also promotes respect for cultural diversity and national identity inthe context of globalization

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MualliflarSamadi , Nooria
JurnalМактабгача ва мактаб таълими
Nashr sanasi2026-01-20
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TilIngliz
DOI10.5281/zenodo.18691292

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English Language Teaching (ELT); cross-cultural education; Uzbek proverbs; Afghan proverbs; intercultural competence; comparative linguistics; culturally responsive pedagogy; language and culture; proverb-based instruction; communicative competence

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