THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING ENGLISH METHODS AND THE DIFFICULTIES FACED IN LEARNING

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In today’s globalized world, English proficiency is a crucial skill, especially for youth in developing countries likeUzbekistan. This article examines thecurrent state ofEnglish learning among Uzbek students, focusing on the challenges they face, particularly in remote and underserved areas. Drawing from a three-month teaching internship and data collected through surveys and interviews with students, teachers, and parents, the study reveals that grammar difficulties, limited vocabulary, low motivation, outdated methods, and lack of exposure to native English are major obstacles. Furthermore, economic hardships and insufficient teacher training hinder progress. The article proposes realistic, experience-based solutions to address these problems, including the implementation of interactive learning tools, community-led education initiatives, and motivation-enhancing programs. It argues that with targeted support and modern pedagogical approaches, even students from disadvantaged backgrounds can achieve high levels of English proficiency, opening doors to academic and global opportunities. Keywords: English education, Uzbekistan, rural students, learning barriers, language policy, motivation, teaching innovation, modern strategies, tools, language skills, language certificates, communicationskills, vocabulary, intonation rhythm INTRODUCTION: In today's world, where progress is constantly being made, it is becoming increasingly important for young people around the world to master a foreign language, especially English. No matter where they go in the world, they are required to communicate in English and have comprehensive knowledge. In the 21st century, anyone who wants to get a good job and achieve a worthy place in life must be able to communicate freely in a foreign language. In this regard, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Miromonovich Mirziyoyev emphasized that “having sufficient knowledge of foreign languages ​ ​ is not just a need, but a national need in today's interconnected world.” After that, in order to create all the conditions for young people to learn foreign languages, to further increase the interest of adolescents in language learning, and to motivate them in some way, the “Language Certificates” program was developed in 2022 by the decision of our head of state, and those who have achieved levels such as “C1”, “C2” and higher, if they are English language specialists, 50% of representatives of other fields will be awarded 100% by the government and private sectors. At the same time, the state will fully cover the tuition fees for young people who have achieved C1, 7+ results in the IELTS or CEFR exams, and at least B2 level Students page1117 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue06,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai who have passed the English language tests given by the State Testing Center are considered to haveachieved a100%result. After all, ourhead of stateis trying to increase thenumber ofsuch educated young people. Over the past 3 years, their number has increased by 50%. In 2019, our country ranked 86th out of 88 countries in the EP (English Proficiency Index), but by 2024 it roseto98th outof 114countries, and 1st inCentral Asia. Noam Chomsky, a scientist from the American MIT Institute, considered the father of linguistics, stated that language is the only unusual human feature that allows a person to communicate around the world, increase their ability to understand, communicate, and spread their personal ideas. Of course, this idea is reasonable, because language can help us not only to obtain secular knowledge, but also to obtain spiritual and intellectual nourishment. Because, every language learner begins to be interested in the culture, spiritual aspects, and national traditions of the country where this language is considered the homeland, the wealth of people, and begins to study it. This, in turn, creates an understanding of each nation in a person, expands the scope of thinking, and nations stand between the cultures of the world. It is in this regard that the idea of ​ ​ ​ ​ the University of Chicago linguist Edward Sapir about language, namely "language shapes a person's worldview and thoughts, is justified. In addition, learning a language, especially when achieving the vocabulary required for free communication, accelerates the activity of the human brain and improves memory. In this regard, scientists from the University of Berlin conducted an experiment under the leadership of German psychologist Thurmann Ebbing Haus and clearly witnessed this. By having excellent knowledge of English, people's critical thinking, logical communication and problem-solving skills improve. English music, literature and films broaden the cultural perspective. Learning English also has many important aspects in education. Because knowing a foreig