THE INFLUENCE OF WESTERN CULTURE ON ENGLISH LEARNERS’ LANGUAGE BEHAVIOR
Keywords:
Western culture, English language, linguoculture, globalization, language behavior, youth identity.Abstract
This article examines the influence of Western culture on the language behavior of Uzbek learners of English. It reveals how Western media, movies, music, and social networks shape learners’ vocabulary, pronunciation, speech style, preferences, and identity. The study highlights the intensifying cultural transfer through English in the era of globalization and demonstrates how anglicisms, slang, and Western values increasingly appear in the speech of Uzbek youth. The analysis is supported by academic sources, surveys, and recent global statistics.
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