Allazov Elvin (ed.) Kazakh for beginners: a comprehensive self-study course

For beginners: beginner to pre-intermediate. — Independently published, 2019. — 233 p. — (Turkic languages series). — ISBN 9781097239535.The aim of this book is to provide a concise description of the Kazakh language as spoken and written in Kazakhstan today. This book is designed for self-tuition and so it is fully self-contained. The frequent contrast of Kazakh with English, in order to aid the learner in understanding the linguistic concepts, is involved. Priority is given to the everyday spoken language, and this is reflected in the idiomatic language of the English translations given for all examples. The book is organized into 10 units. Each unit is designed to build upon the knowledge you have gained in the previous one. At the end of each unit you will have a blank page for your notes. Kazakh alphabet section provides review of pronunciation and developments of vowel harmony which is an important factor to know when it comes to adding suffixes. The units start with an opening dialogue and then notes about the language points or the culture, using several examples to illustrate them. The units also cover useful words and expressions relevant to the topic of the discussion. The exercises that follow are an essential part of each unit and one can complete them using the answer key right after the exercise section. You will arrive at the end with enough Kazakh to feel satisfaction and confidence when you speak. I strongly recommend using the audio containing the pronunciation guide and all the dialogues during first times you go through the units.