Kazakh–English Bilingualism in Kazakhstan: Public Attitudes and Language Practices
This study investigates the complex dynamics of Kazakh–English bilingualism, the influence of technology on language promotion, and regional variations in language attitudes across Kazakhstan. Using a structured online survey, data were collected from 1000 respondents representing all regions of the...
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| description | This study investigates the complex dynamics of Kazakh–English bilingualism, the influence of technology on language promotion, and regional variations in language attitudes across Kazakhstan. Using a structured online survey, data were collected from 1000 respondents representing all regions of the country, providing insights into language competence, daily communication preferences, attitudes toward bilingualism, and the role of technology in language development. Quantitative analysis, including descriptive statistics, cross-tabulation, and Chi-square tests, was conducted to identify significant trends and patterns. The findings highlight Kazakhstan’s evolving language environment, where bilingualism and multilingualism thrive alongside initiatives to strengthen Kazakh language use through technological advancements. This study underscores the need for balanced language policies that embrace linguistic diversity while fostering the development of the national language in an increasingly globalized world. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b4b85d919a9b460f88a52304847df2eb2025-08-20T03:14:46ZengMDPI AGLanguages2226-471X2025-05-0110510210.3390/languages10050102Kazakh–English Bilingualism in Kazakhstan: Public Attitudes and Language PracticesDinara Tlepbergen0Assel Akzhigitova1Anastassia Zabrodskaja2Faculty of Philology, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana 010000, KazakhstanFaculty of Philology, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana 010000, KazakhstanBaltic Film, Media and Arts School, Tallinn University, 10120 Tallinn, EstoniaThis study investigates the complex dynamics of Kazakh–English bilingualism, the influence of technology on language promotion, and regional variations in language attitudes across Kazakhstan. Using a structured online survey, data were collected from 1000 respondents representing all regions of the country, providing insights into language competence, daily communication preferences, attitudes toward bilingualism, and the role of technology in language development. Quantitative analysis, including descriptive statistics, cross-tabulation, and Chi-square tests, was conducted to identify significant trends and patterns. The findings highlight Kazakhstan’s evolving language environment, where bilingualism and multilingualism thrive alongside initiatives to strengthen Kazakh language use through technological advancements. This study underscores the need for balanced language policies that embrace linguistic diversity while fostering the development of the national language in an increasingly globalized world.https://www.mdpi.com/2226-471X/10/5/102language policybilingualismmultilingualismlanguage attitudeslanguage promotionlanguage prestige |
| spellingShingle | Dinara Tlepbergen Assel Akzhigitova Anastassia Zabrodskaja Kazakh–English Bilingualism in Kazakhstan: Public Attitudes and Language Practices Languages language policy bilingualism multilingualism language attitudes language promotion language prestige |
| title | Kazakh–English Bilingualism in Kazakhstan: Public Attitudes and Language Practices |
| title_full | Kazakh–English Bilingualism in Kazakhstan: Public Attitudes and Language Practices |
| title_fullStr | Kazakh–English Bilingualism in Kazakhstan: Public Attitudes and Language Practices |
| title_full_unstemmed | Kazakh–English Bilingualism in Kazakhstan: Public Attitudes and Language Practices |
| title_short | Kazakh–English Bilingualism in Kazakhstan: Public Attitudes and Language Practices |
| title_sort | kazakh english bilingualism in kazakhstan public attitudes and language practices |
| topic | language policy bilingualism multilingualism language attitudes language promotion language prestige |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2226-471X/10/5/102 |
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