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“Why do you study English, Aziz?” my cousin asks me. “I study English because I want to traveltravel (verb)To go from one place to another, often far away.≈ Synonym: journey🇺🇿UZ: sayohat qilmoq🇷🇺RU: путешествовать to many countries,” I answer. “English helps me talk to people everywhere.”
“Why is English useful for your job?” she asks. “Because many companiescompany (noun)A business that sells goods or services.≈ Synonym: business🇺🇿UZ: kompaniya🇷🇺RU: компания in Tashkent need workers who speak English,” I explainexplain (verb)To make something clear or easy to understand.≈ Synonym: clarify🇺🇿UZ: tushuntirmoq🇷🇺RU: объяснять. “If I speak English well, I can find a good job.”
“Why do you like your English classes?” she continues. “I like them because my classmates are from many countries,” I say. “We learn about different cultures, and we practise speaking together. It's fun because we play games and tell stories.”
“Why is it sometimes difficult?” she asks. “It's difficult because English has many rulesrule (noun)Something people must do or not do.≈ Synonym: law🇺🇿UZ: qoida🇷🇺RU: правило, and some words are hard to pronouncepronounce (verb)To say a word in the correct way.≈ Synonym: say🇺🇿UZ: talaffuz qilmoq🇷🇺RU: произносить,” I admitadmit (verb)To say that something is true, even if it is a little embarrassing.≈ Synonym: confess🇺🇿UZ: tan olmoq🇷🇺RU: признавать. “But I don't give upgive up (verb)To stop trying to do something.≈ Synonym: quit🇺🇿UZ: taslim bo'lmoq🇷🇺RU: сдаваться, because I know it takes time.”
“Why do you watch films in English?” she asks. “Because it helps me understand real conversations. I also listen to English songssong (noun)Music with words that you sing.≈ Synonym: —🇺🇿UZ: qo'shiq🇷🇺RU: песня because music helps me remember new words.”
“Why is learning a language important?” she asks finally. “Because it opens doors,” I answer. “It helps you meet new people, understand new cultures, and find new opportunitiesopportunity (noun)A good chance to do something.≈ Synonym: chance🇺🇿UZ: imkoniyat🇷🇺RU: возможность. That's why I love learning English every day.”