Аңдатпа
The study is devoted to an analysis of the modern language situation in Kazakhstan using the example of Almaty city. The aim of this research is to study sociolinguistic attitudes, level of functional proficiency in languages and their daily application in the context of Kazakhstan bilingualism. Based on the empirical data obtained during a socio-linguistic survey of Almaty residents, we considered the features of proficiency in Kazakh and Russian languages in daily communication. The methodological framework includes a quantitative analysis of survey results, as well as statistical testing of hypotheses using Pearson’s chi-squared test. Research established the presence of meaningful connections between variables, including mother tongue, first language, language of instruction and mastery of the Kazakh language, in particular understanding, speaking, reading and writing. The authors also discussed how formal language settings relate to real communicative practices, and what influences the desire to learn languages. The results of this study provide an empirical basis for further sociolinguistic research and emphasize the importance of mainstreaming biographical and educational factors in language policy development of multilingual society.