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Kaz Talk

Kazakh Language Speaking Club

Event Type
Social/Informal Event
Sponsor
Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center
Location
Coble Hall 108
Date
Oct 8, 2024   4:00 - 4:40 pm  
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Originating Calendar
Russian, E. European & Eurasian Center: Outreach

Are you curious about new languages and cultures? 

Start your journey into the Kazakh language with us!

Learn, Speak, and Discover!

  • No prior experience in Kazakh is required!
  • Engage in fun activities, basic conversational practice, and learn about the fascinating cultural traditions of Kazakhstan in a supportive and friendly environment.


Weekly Plan

Topic 

Objectives 

Description 

Greetings and Introductions

Learning common greetings, how to introduce oneself, and asking simple questions about names, origin, and well-being.

- Be able to greet others appropriately.
 - Introduce oneself and ask for basic personal information.

Numbers and Counting

Learning numbers, basic counting, and how to express age, time, and quantities.

- Recognize and use numbers in daily conversations.
 - Ask and answer questions about age and time.

Family and Relationships

Vocabulary related to family members, describing relationships, and talking about one's family.

- Identify and describe family members.
 - Talk about relationships and family structure.

Daily Activities

Vocabulary and phrases for discussing daily routines, such as waking up, eating, going to work or school, and leisure activities.

- Describe one's daily routine.
 - Understand and use common phrases related to daily activities.

Shopping and Money

Basic phrases for shopping, asking about prices, making purchases, and using currency.

- Engage in simple shopping transactions.
 - Ask about prices and handle money-related conversations.

Food and Drink

Names of common foods and drinks, ordering at a restaurant or cafe, and talking about likes and dislikes.

- Identify common foods and drinks.
 - Order food and express preferences at a restaurant or cafe.

Weather and Seasons

Vocabulary related to weather conditions, talking about the current weather, and discussing seasons and appropriate clothing.

- Describe the weather and discuss seasonal changes.
 - Talk about clothing suitable for different weather conditions.

 

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