SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AS A HOUSEHOLD-LEVEL DRIVER OF SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN UZBEKISTAN

This study examines the socioeconomic significance of second language acquisition at the household level in Uzbekistan using survey-based evidence from adult respondents across multiple regions. The findings indicate that foreign language competence, primarily English is widely perceived as a multidimensional resource influencing household income, economic stability, social participation, and self-confidence. The research also identifies an implementation gap between national foreign language education policy and the everyday realities faced by families, including time constraints, affordability, and limited practical learning environments. To address this gap, the study proposes a time-efficient, family-compatible language learning model designed to complement existing educational initiatives and expand access for adult learners. Despite limitations related to self-reported data and cross-sectional design, the study contributes to education-for-development discourse by demonstrating that second language acquisition functions as a household-level driver of socioeconomic resilience and long-term human capital formation in Uzbekistan.