In the XXI century, many people are wondering how to learn the Kazakh language. Someone needs it for work, someone for study, others teach it because it is their native language. There are many reasons, but one goal.
On the other hand, it is often necessary to learn a language by a certain time (for motivation or for a real deadline) and the question arises of how to quickly master it. We will consider in our article how to quickly learn the Kazakh language on your own.
Is it that simple?
Kazakh, like any other language, has its own characteristics in learning. It will be easier for someone to learn. This primarily concerns people who speak any other Turkic language. For example, in Tatar or Bashkir. Indeed, many people note that the Tatar as a whole can understand some Kazakh words and vice versa. This is all due to the related languages of this branch.
It is also worth considering that the Kazakh alphabet has 33 Cyrillic letters, as in the Russian alphabet, and also another 9 letters that differ from it. However, most recently in Kazakhstan, it was decided to switch from Cyrillic to Latin by 2021, however, it is worth remembering that most of the population by this time will be still more used to the usual script.
But in general, the Kazakh language is completely different from Russian, so Russian speakers who decide to learn it learn it as a whole separate full-fledged complex language with its grammar and features mainly from scratch.
General tips
So, you decided to learn the Kazakh language, where to start? First of all, you need to figure out the purpose for which it is needed. This will help in further motivation.
In this century, there are many useful books and sites that will help language learners. But the most important thing is to study regularly. For example, every day for 40 minutes or twice a week for 2 hours, as different people like and use different methods, but most importantly - at least. Because then the material that is being mastered may be forgotten. In any case, self-organization and motivation will be required. Tired of learning grammar? Then it's time to watch a video or film in the Kazakh language, for example.
The next important point is to set mini-goals (learn one rule per day, repeat 5 words, master a vocabulary of 200 expressions per month, and so on). Do not chase the quantity, because the main thing is the result. And do not set completely unrealistic goals. Moreover, for the repetition of words, there are many useful applications for the phone and games.
When the base of basic words appears in a personal vocabulary, it is worth starting to turn to films and literature in the Kazakh language, which in large numbers can easily be found on the Internet. And one more good advice: practice, practice and practice again! If possible, you should find friends who are native speakers of the language being studied. Such experience will help to quickly master not only conversational skills, but also generally improve understanding of Kazakh.
So, now we will consider how to learn the Kazakh language independently using textbooks and online courses.
Soyle.kz
This is a fairly often used resource among people studying the Kazakh language. At present, about 100 thousand people are registered there, however, many materials are available even without registration. The site has a simple and intuitive interface and menu. In its structure there are lessons for beginners and intermediate level, a dictionary, reading materials, video for viewing, audio and much more. You can still become a student there. And all this is completely free. The resource is available as an application also for phones.
T.V. Valyaeva “Kazakh language. Grammar. Just about the complex "
Another Internet resource (not a textbook or a book, as you might think at first), devoted to grammar. Tatyana Valyaeva is a poetess, teacher, who learned the Kazakh language and created a convenient site for learning it. Starting from the very basics, you will find many convenient tables and diagrams there. It covers almost all the grammar necessary for students and presented in great detail.
Uchim.kz
How easy is it to learn the Kazakh language? One way is to learn effortlessly. On this service you can learn a language using games.
Kazakhtest.kz
Learning any language is always advisable to accompany tests and small tests, even if you arrange them yourself. This is necessary in order to test your knowledge and your progress or lack thereof and already decide how to learn the language further. Tests are also useful for consolidating the information received. Kazakhtest.kz is the perfect assistant for this. There is a large database of tests that you can pass, after which the result is automatically calculated.
Textbooks
Nothing can help in learning a language like using useful literature. Namely - textbooks, where, as a rule, everything is collected at once: grammar rules, texts, dictionaries, exercises.
- "Kazakh grammar for Russian speakers". Self-study guide for beginners with exercises and answers. Author Elena Romanenko. Here are the rules of the grammar of the Kazakh language, as well as exercises for fixing.
- "The self-teacher of the Kazakh language. 1500 words and combinations." T. Shagaby, K. Baygabylova. Some people may find similar textbooks somewhat reminiscent of phrasebooks. After all, sometimes it’s really useful to learn first only the most used words and phrases. However, learning from such books is worthwhile along with grammar textbooks or practice in the form of watching films, listening, reading large texts.
- "Kazakh language for all." A. Sh. Bekturova, Sh. K Bekturov. And this is just such a tutorial, where everything you need is collected in order to learn the language at a basic level.
- "Fundamentals of the grammar of the Kazakh language. A manual for beginners." L. S. Kazhbulatova. Another tutorial where grammar is collected.
- "Kazakh language. Just about the incredibly complex." I. Kubaev, Almaty, 2007
- "Teaching aid for the study of the Kazakh language for students of technical specialties."
- "Modern Kazakh language. Syntax of collocation and simple sentence." Balakaev M. B.
- "Learning the Kazakh language." Oralbaeva N.
- "40 lessons of the Kazakh language" (tutorial) Hadish Kozhakhmetov.
- Musaev K. M. "Textbook on the Kazakh language."
Instead of a conclusion
So how to learn the Kazakh language? Here you will need to observe basic rules: regularity of classes, frequent repetitions. Try to learn the language through exercises, speaking practice, reading, writing. This will help various sites, applications and tutorials. It is worth remembering the practice and trying to communicate in the Kazakh language as often as possible. And then the study of the Kazakh language will bear fruit.