In Uzbekistan, many young people are learning foreign languages and obtaining international certificates.

Numerous educational centers have been established across the country to support this, providing favorable conditions for language learning.

Significant progress has also been made through the “Ibrat Farzandlari” project, launched by the Youth Affairs Agency on the initiative of the President. This program allows young people to study Uzbek literacy, sign language, information technology in English, and 23 foreign languages, while preparing for IELTS and TOEFL exams. English language lessons are provided free of charge for children. Another valuable resource for language learning is the Ibrat Academy mobile app, which enables users to study languages online from anywhere. More than 1.5 million people are using the app, with over 200,000 individuals earning B2-level foreign language proficiency certificates.

“Bukhara and Syrdarya regions lead in foreign language learning through this app”, says Iskandar Kamoldinov, project manager of Ibrat Academy. “This method is convenient for our youth and professionals who want to learn a language but have busy schedules during the day. The program is based on six key language skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, and grammar. Highly qualified specialists and teachers, who regularly undergo training abroad, play a crucial role in this process”.

The “Ibrat Farzandlari” project is also expanding its functionality. Special programs have been developed for foreigners wishing to learn the Uzbek language.

“Ibrat Farzandlari” is the first and only platform that offers free Uzbek language learning”, says project manager Makhfuza Ortiqova. “One of our initial steps was developing Uzbek language lessons for beginners through English and Russian. The lessons, uploaded to YouTube, have already gained over a million views. We have also prepared Uzbek language lessons for Azerbaijani speakers. With the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Uzbekistan and the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center in Tashkent, we are working on promoting the Uzbek language in Azerbaijan. Departments, programs, and courses dedicated to the Uzbek language are being established in universities across different countries. 280,000 foreign users are learning Uzbek through the “Ibrat Farzandlari” platform, reflecting a growing global interest in our native language. This demand is particularly high in China, India, and Türkiye”.

The “Ibrat Farzandlari” project, initiated by the President, is already yielding significant results. This initiative plays a crucial role in enhancing the prestige of the Uzbek language worldwide and making it accessible to foreign learners.

Durdona Salikhova, UzA