A PERSONAL JOURNEY OF SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION: EXPERIENCE, MOTIVATION, AND SOCIAL DISTANCE IN CHINA.

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  • Xosiyatkulova Mehruza Karshi State University
  • Yo’ldoshev Dilmurod Suberviser

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https://doi.org/10.37547/

Abstract

This paper explores second language acquisition through the personal experience of an Uzbek student studying in China. It focuses on the role of motivation and social distance in shaping language learning outcomes within a foreign academic and cultural environment. Drawing on established SLA theories, the study connects intrinsic and extrinsic motivation with real-life observations of interaction between language learners and the target language community. The article also examines how cultural unfamiliarity, linguistic barriers, and social separation influence confidence, communication, and acculturation. By combining reflective journaling with theoretical perspectives from scholars such as Schumann and Lepper, this study highlights the dynamic and non-linear nature of language learning. Although limited by its personal scope, the paper offers valuable insights into the emotional and social dimensions of SLA and suggests directions for future research and exchange program development.

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References

1.Bogardus, E. S. (1925a). Measuring social distance. Journal of Applied Sociology.

2.Schumann, J. (1976). Social distance as a factor in second language acquisition.

3.Lepper, M. R., & Henderlong, J. (2000). Turning play into work and work into play.

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Published

2026-02-28

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Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): International Bulletin of Medical Sciences and Clinical Research

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A PERSONAL JOURNEY OF SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION: EXPERIENCE, MOTIVATION, AND SOCIAL DISTANCE IN CHINA. (2026). International Bulletin of Medical Sciences and Clinical Research, 6(2), 299-301. https://doi.org/10.37547/