Supporting Kazakh language learning

In Kazakhstan, both the Kazakh and Russian languages are widely spoken, with Kazakh being the state language, and Russian having the status of official language.

Since its independence in 1991, Kazakhstan has made significant strides in promoting the use of the Kazakh language in public life. Through a series of cultural, educational, and policy reforms, the Government of Kazakhstan has worked to elevate the Kazakh language, including by approving the Concept for the Development of Language Policy for 2023-2029, which outlines strategic goals to strengthen the use of Kazakh in everyday interactions, the media, and government institutions.

In support of Kazakh culture, KAZ Minerals has provided support to the Batyl Bol speaking club, which aims to create an immersive environment for conversational Kazakh.

The club helps individuals overcome language barriers and build confidence in speaking Kazakh, especially for those who may be hesitant to practice in public.

Since its launch in April 2022, the Batyl Bol speaking club has been offering free language courses across Kazakhstan. Batyl Bol has quickly grown in popularity and expanded to six cities: Astana, Almaty, Atyrau,Kostanay, Uralsk, and most recently, Aktau.