This content was prepared according to the « Ñognitive linguistics » science program of the 70230101– Linguistics (English language). The content provides a general introduction to the field of theoretical linguistics known as cognitive linguistics. It presents general information about cognitive linguistics, its formation, and its connections with related disciplines. It also outlines the history of its development and the theoretical principles underlying cognitive linguistics. In addition, the text highlights the interdisciplinary nature, main theoretical principles, and methodological foundations of cognitive linguistics. Finally, it discusses cognitive linguistics as a leading direction in modern linguistics, as well as research conducted within this framework abroad and in Uzbekistan, along with their key achievements.