IDENTITY FORMATION WITH LANGUAGE GAMES IN BILINGUAL LEARNERS

Mirqodirova Z.Sh.; Usmonova Sh.A.

doi:10.5281/zenodo.11265261

Mirqodirova Z.Sh., Usmonova Sh.A.

Abstract. This research paper sheds light on the close relationship between language games and identity formation in bilingual students. Through a comprehensive analysis of the role of language games in shaping bilingual identity, this study delves into the ways in which playful linguistic activities influence the construction of a multifaceted identity in individuals who are proficient in multiple languages.

Keywords: billingualism, pressures, expectations, culture, peers, context

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