The Kazakh language

The Kazakh language is primarily spoken in Kazakhstan. It is a Turkic language, related to Turkish and Uzbek. Kazakh traditionally used the Cyrillic script, but is transitioning to the Latin alphabet. This change reflects a modernization effort in Kazakhstan. Kazakh has a rich array of vowel and consonant sounds. The language is known for its harmonic vowel system. Kazakh grammar is agglutinative, meaning it forms words by combining elements. Words in Kazakh often change form depending on their use in a sentence. The verb system in Kazakh is complex, indicating various actions and aspects. Kazakh is an important part of the national identity in Kazakhstan. It reflects the nomadic and diverse cultural heritage of the region. The language has also been influenced by Russian and other languages. In recent years, there has been a revival of interest in Kazakh. The government promotes Kazakh to strengthen national unity. Efforts include teaching Kazakh in schools and using it in official settings.

Learn Kazakh from your native language with our method “book2” (books in 2 languages)

“Kazakh for beginners” is a language course that we offer free of charge. Advanced students can also refresh and deepen their knowledge. No registration is required and you can learn anonymously. The course includes 100 clearly structured lessons. You can set your learning pace.First you will learn the basics of the language. Example dialogs help you speak the foreign language. No previous knowledge of Kazakh grammar is required. You will learn commonly used Kazakh sentences and can communicate immediately in various situations. Learn Kazakh during your commute, lunch break or workout. You can start immediately and will quickly achieve your learning goals.

Learn Kazakh with the Android and iPhone app «50 languages»

With these apps you can learn more than 50 languages on Android phones and tablets and iPhones and iPads. The apps include 100 free lessons to help you learn and communicate effectively in Kazakh. Practice your language skills using the tests and games in the apps. Use our free «book2» audio files to listen to native speakers of Kazakh and improve your pronunciation! You can easily download all audios in your native language and Kazakh as MP3 files. After downloading you can also learn offline.

Text book - Kazakh for beginners

If you prefer to learn Kazakh using printed materials, you can buy the book Kazakh for beginners. You can buy it in any bookstore or online at Amazon.

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