Specific Features of Fiction in Teaching the Uzbek Language as a Foreign Language

This article explores the specific features and pedagogical significance of utilizing fiction in teaching Uzbek as a foreign language. The author analyzes how integrating literary texts into the curriculum facilitates the development of both linguistic skills (vocabulary, grammar, orthography) and cultural competence. The study examines the role of fiction in mastering the agglutinative structure of the Uzbek language, the "UZBEGIM" methodological framework, and practical approaches for teaching diverse student groups, including Chinese learners. It is argued that literary works serve as a vital tool for lowering the "affective filter," allowing students to perceive Uzbek not merely as a set of rules, but as a living cultural conduit and a means of authentic communication.