DEVELOPING EFL TEACHERS' SOCIOLINGUISTIC COMPETENCE THROUGH ONLINE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS IN UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
EFL teachers, sociolinguistic competence, online exchange programs, mixed-methods approach.Abstract
The development of sociolinguistic competence is a vital aspect of EFL teaching and learning. Online exchange programs have emerged as an effective method to develop EFL teachers' sociolinguistic competence. This paper explores the effectiveness of online exchange programs in developing EFL teachers' sociolinguistic competence. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, including surveys and interviews with EFL teachers who participated in online exchange programs in Uzbekistan. The findings suggest that online exchange programs positively impact the sociolinguistic competence of EFL teachers.
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