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5 Kazakh reading texts for B1, with translation

Short Kazakh texts for level B1: 5 stories, about 25 minutes of reading. Every sentence carries its English translation, and each text ends with comprehension questions. Read them right here — no sign-up needed.

The Job Interview

B1 · 5 min

Алекsey келді, мені кімністірген екен?
Aleksey arrived, who had invited me?

Нурлан мені кімністірген екен, мені кімністірген екен?
Nurlan had invited me, who had invited me?

Мені кімністірген екен, мені кімністірген екен, мені кімністірген екен?
Who had invited me, who had invited me, who had invited me?

Нурлан мені кімністірген екен, мені кімністірген екен, мені кімністірген екен.
Nurlan had invited me, who had invited me, who had invited me.

Мені кімністірген екен, мені кімністірген екен, мені кімністірген екен.
Who had invited me, who had invited me, who had invited me.

Нурлан мені кімністірген екен, мені кімністірген екен.
Nurlan had invited me, who had invited me.

Мені кімністірген екен.
Who had invited me.

Нурлан мені кімністірген екен.
Nurlan had invited me.

Нурлан мені кімністірген екен.
Nurlan had invited me.

Нурлан мені кімністірген екен.
Nurlan had invited me.

Check yourself

  1. Who had invited Aleksey to the job interview?
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    Nurlan

  2. Why was Aleksey nervous during the job interview?
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    He was worried about his Kazakh skills

  3. What did Nurlan do to help Aleksey during the job interview?
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    He helped Aleksey to answer the questions

Weekend Trip to Charyn Canyon

B1 · 5 min

Алексей решил провести выходной в Каньоне Чарын.
Aleksey decided to spend the weekend in Charyn Canyon.

Его коллега Нурлан предложил ему поехать на машине.
His colleague Nurlan suggested he drive there.

Алексей согласился и они отправились в путь.
Aleksey agreed and they set off.

По пути они остановились на перекус в городе Талдыкорган.
On the way, they stopped for a snack in the city of Taldykorgan.

Нурлан угостил Алексея традиционным казахским блюдом – бешбармаком.
Nurlan treated Aleksey to traditional Kazakh dish – beshbarmak.

Алексей был очень доволен и благодарил Нурлана за гостеприимство.
Aleksey was very pleased and thanked Nurlan for the hospitality.

После обеда они продолжили путь к Каньону Чарын.
After lunch, they continued on to Charyn Canyon.

Приблизительно к вечеру они достигли Каньона Чарын.
Around evening, they reached Charyn Canyon.

Алексей был поражен красотой Каньона Чарын.
Aleksey was amazed by the beauty of Charyn Canyon.

Check yourself

  1. What did Aleksey decide to do on the weekend?
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    Spend the weekend in Charyn Canyon

  2. How did Nurlan treat Aleksey?
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    He treated him to traditional Kazakh dish

  3. What did Aleksey feel when he saw Charyn Canyon?
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    He was amazed

First Project Presentation

B1 · 5 min

Алексей приехал в Алматы и стал работать в компании.
Aleksey arrived in Almaty and started working in a company.

Его коллега Нурлан показал ему все самое интересное в городе.
His colleague Nurlan showed him all the most interesting things in the city.

Вчера они посетили Международный алматинский ледовый дворец и увидели замечательный вид на горы.
Yesterday they visited the International Almaty Ice Palace and saw a wonderful view of the mountains.

Сегодня они будут представлять свой проект на конференции.
Today they will present their project at the conference.

Нурлан помог Алексею подготовиться к презентации и теперь они готовы.
Nurlan helped Aleksey prepare for the presentation and now they are ready.

Алексей очень благодарен Нурлану за его помощь.
Aleksey is very grateful to Nurlan for his help.

Они будут представлять свой проект в 10 утра.
They will present their project at 10 am.

Нурлан и Алексей чувствуют себя очень уверенно.
Nurlan and Aleksey feel very confident.

Они готовы к любым вопросам и ответам.
They are ready for any questions and answers.

Check yourself

  1. What did Nurlan show to Aleksey?
    Show answer

    The International Almaty Ice Palace

  2. When will Aleksey and Nurlan present their project?
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    Tomorrow

  3. How do Aleksey and Nurlan feel about their presentation?
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    Very confident

Extending the Residence Permit

B1 · 5 min

Алексей пришёл в офис и увидел Нурлана.
Aleksey came to the office and saw Nurlan.

Нурлан показал ему документы, которые нужно подать для расширения разрешения на проживание.
Nurlan showed him the documents that needed to be submitted for extending the residence permit.

Алексей спросил, сколько времени понадобится для рассмотрения заявления.
Aleksey asked how long it would take to consider the application.

Нурлан ответил, что обычно заявления рассматриваются в течение 2-3 недель.
Nurlan replied that applications are usually considered within 2-3 weeks.

Алексей спросил, что нужно сделать, если заявление будет отклонено.
Aleksey asked what to do if the application is rejected.

Нурлан ответил, что можно подать апелляцию или повторно подать заявление.
Nurlan replied that an appeal can be submitted or the application can be resubmitted.

Алексей был рад, что у него есть время, чтобы подать заявление.
Aleksey was glad that he had time to submit the application.

Нурлан предложил пойти вместе с ним в Медео, чтобы рассмотреть заявление.
Nurlan suggested going together to Medeo to consider the application.

Алексей согласился и они поехали в Медео.
Aleksey agreed and they went to Medeo.

Check yourself

  1. What did Nurlan show to Aleksey?
    Show answer

    the documents for the residence permit

  2. How long does it usually take to consider an application?
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    2-3 weeks

  3. What can Aleksey do if his application is rejected?
    Show answer

    submit an appeal

Hiking up Shymbulak

B1 · 5 min

Алексей и Нурлан решили пойти на гору Шымбулак.
Aleksey and Nurlan decided to go to Shymbulak mountain.

Нурлан объяснил Алексею, что это лучшее место для хождения в горы.
Nurlan explained to Aleksey that it was the best place for hiking in the mountains.

Алексей был немного волновался, потому что никогда не ходил в горы.
Aleksey was a bit nervous because he had never hiked in the mountains before.

Но Нурлан сказал ему, что он будет рядом и поможет.
But Nurlan told him that he would be there and help him.

Итак, они начали подниматься на гору Шымбулак.
So, they started climbing up the Shymbulak mountain.

По пути они увидели красивые виды на город Алматы.
On the way, they saw beautiful views of the city of Almaty.

Алексей был очень рад, что он выбрал этот день для похода.
Aleksey was very happy that he had chosen this day for the hike.

Нурлан сказал ему, что это был лучший день для похода.
Nurlan told him that it was the best day for the hike.

И они продолжили подниматься на гору Шымбулак.
And they continued to climb up the Shymbulak mountain.

Check yourself

  1. Why did Aleksey and Nurlan decide to go to Shymbulak mountain?
    Show answer

    Because Nurlan wanted to show Aleksey the mountain

  2. How did Aleksey feel when he started climbing the mountain?
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    He was a bit nervous

  3. What did Nurlan say to Aleksey about the day?
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    It was a good day

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