Akhmet Baitursynuly
Languages Day
Kazakh & English & Russian
Proverbs
Vocabulary Challenge
100

Who is known as “The Teacher of the Nation” in Kazakhstan?

Akhmet Baitursynuly.

100

When is Languages Day celebrated in Kazakhstan?

September 5

100

Translate into English: Школа

School

100

Finish the proverb: “Knowledge is…”

Power.

100

Spell the word: LANGUAGE

L-A-N-G-U-A-G-E.

200

What was Akhmet Baitursynuly’s profession?

Linguist, educator, writer

200

Why is September 5 important?

It is Akhmet Baitursynuly’s birthday.

200

Translate into Kazakh: Teacher

Мұғалім

200

Finish the proverb: “Practice makes…”

Perfect.

200

Which word is different?

 Apple – Pear – Car – Dragon fruit

Car

300

Which alphabet did he reform?

Arabic alphabet

300

How many ethnic groups live in Kazakhstan?

More than 130

300

What is the opposite of “difficult”?

Easy

300

Finish the proverb: “Actions speak louder than…”

Words.

300

Make a sentence using the word “respect.”

We respect all languages.

400

When is Akhmet Baitursynuly’s birthday?

September 5

400

What is the purpose of Languages Day?

To promote respect for different languages and cultures.

400

Which sentence is correct?

A) She go to school.

B) She goes to school.

B) She goes to school.

400

What does the proverb “The more you learn, the more you know” mean?

Learning helps you know more.

400

Unscramble the word: EGALANGU

LANGUAGE.

500

What subject did Baitursynuly help establish in Kazakhstan?

Kazakh linguistics

500

Name the three languages promoted in Kazakhstan’s education system.

Kazakh, Russian, and English.

500

Translate into English and Kazakh: Я люблю изучать языки.

Мен тілдерді үйренгенді жақсы көремін. I like learning languages.

500

Name one English proverb about language or learning.

Knowledge is power

500

Name 5 languages in 20 seconds.

Kazakh, English, Russian, Chinese, Spanish.

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