Expatriates Forums in Kazakhstan

Free PowerPoint Stories for K12 and First Graders

Chris Roland — Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:09 am

Author: Chris Roland

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:09 am

Dear English Teachers, Educationalists and Parents in Kazakhstan,

Hello there. My name's Chris Roland, I teach English in the British Council
in Barcelona. I've recently created a set of non commercial ppt stories
for very young learners (3-6). You'll find them in the 'Stories Here'
section of:

www[dot]regandlellow[dot]com

Various teachers are using these stories in schools all around the
world, from Japan, to Turkey to the United States, and I have decided
to try to reach teachers in countries where no teachers have seen them
yet.

I was hoping you might be able to pass the link on to primary and
first grade teachers in your respective schools and language institutes.

Hope you enjoy the stories and find them useful! If teachers really want to
support the site, they can also register as a member.

Chris Roland

Travelling to Kazakhstan: some questions

Writer-Ukraine — Fri Sep 11, 2009 2:30 pm

Author: Writer-Ukraine

Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 2:30 pm

Hi,

I’m a 24 year-old British translator and editor, currently working in Kyiv, Ukraine. I’ve been planning a journey through the Caucasus and Central Asia for a couple of years – I’m writing a collection of travel stories - and it looks as if next spring I’ll finally have the time and money to make it happen.

I have a degree in Russian, and studied in Russia before moving to Ukraine, but I have always been captivated by the culture in the satellite states. I have read a fair amount about Kazakhstan, but haven’t found much information that is helpful for planning a journey.

So, my questions are:

- How easy/safe is it to move across the country, and across borders? How expensive/reliable are trains and marshrutki?

- What are the visa requirements for short-term, tourist stays?

- How widely is Russian spoken in towns and cities? Do people react to foreigners positively or negatively?

- How many expats are there, generally?

- What are Kazakhstan’s landmarks? – (not necessarily the biggest tourist attractions, but the places that best represent the country and its people).

- What is a realistic daily budget (two meals, transport and accommodation)?

Apologies if I’ve asked any questions that appear a hundred times on the forum. I’d be very grateful for any advice, ideas and information.

Thanks,

Jon

Top 24 Women's Volleyball teams set f... - Volleyball.it

Kazakhstan News — Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:22 pm

Author: Kazakhstan News

Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:22 pm

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<div style="padding-top:0.8em;"></div><div class="lh">Top 24 Women's Volleyball teams set for Japan 2010
Volleyball.it
In Asia, Korea booked its spot in Japan 2010 with an unbeaten run over Kazakhstan, Taipei and New Zealand. Kazakhstan, at 2-1, finished second to also ...

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Turkmenistan plans Caspian naval base... - The Associated P

Kazakhstan News — Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:22 pm

Author: Kazakhstan News

Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:22 pm

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<div style="padding-top:0.8em;"></div><div class="lh">Turkmenistan plans Caspian naval base amid dispute
The Associated Press
The Caspian's rich hydrocarbon resources has been a focus of intense competition among shoreline nations Turkmenistan, Iran, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and ...

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Japan, Iran qualify for volleyball wo... - AFP

Kazakhstan News — Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:22 pm

Author: Kazakhstan News

Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:22 pm

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<div style="padding-top:0.8em;"></div><div class="lh">Japan, Iran qualify for volleyball worlds
AFP
... coasted to a 25-23, 25-16, 25-22 victory to finish top in the four-team round robin competition. Earlier in the day, Iran defeated Kazakhstan 25-18, ...
Iran, Japan open with wins in KomakiIran Sports Press
Iran, Japan qualify for volleyball worldsPRESS TV
Japan remain unbeatenStraits Times
Tehran Times -The Japan Times
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Japan, Iran qualify for Italy 2010 - Iran Sports Press

Kazakhstan News — Mon Aug 31, 2009 12:22 pm

Author: Kazakhstan News

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 12:22 pm

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<div style="padding-top:0.8em;"></div><div class="lh">Japan, Iran qualify for Italy 2010
Iran Sports Press
It was a big chance for us because Kazakhstan had to use one of their best spikers as libero." Kazakhstan's captain, Imangaliyev, said: "Today we sent the ...
Japan, Iran qualify for volleyball worldsAFP
Iran, Japan qualify for volleyball worldsPRESS TV
Japan remain unbeatenStraits Times
Tehran Times -The Japan Times -Iran Sports Press
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Turkmen president says gas-rich natio... - Los Angeles Time

Kazakhstan News — Mon Aug 31, 2009 12:22 pm

Author: Kazakhstan News

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 12:22 pm

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<div style="padding-top:0.8em;"></div><div class="lh">Turkmen president says gas-rich nation will build Caspian Sea ...
Los Angeles Times
The Caspian's rich hydrocarbon resources has been a focus of intense competition among shoreline nations Turkmenistan, Iran, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and ...

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Kazakh Television Channel Drops 'Rakh... - RadioFreeEurope/

Kazakhstan News — Mon Aug 31, 2009 12:22 pm

Author: Kazakhstan News

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 12:22 pm

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<div style="padding-top:0.8em;"></div><div class="lh">Kazakh Television Channel Drops 'Rakhat' Brand Name
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
Aliev had to leave Kazakhstan for Austria in 2007 after investigations into his alleged involvement in a kidnapping of two top managers of nurbank in Almaty ...

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Iran, Japan open with wins in Komaki - Iran Sports Press

Kazakhstan News — Sat Aug 29, 2009 12:22 pm

Author: Kazakhstan News

Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 12:22 pm

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<div style="padding-top:0.8em;"></div><div class="lh">Iran, Japan open with wins in Komaki
Iran Sports Press
With Kazakhstan to play on Saturday, followed by Japan on Sunday, the pressure is really on the Koreans to win both games in order to finish in the top two ...
Japan remain unbeatenStraits Times
Japan spikers hold off KazakhstanThe Japan Times
Iran volleyball beats S. Korea in Asian qualifierPRESS TV

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PetroChina Profit Tops Analyst Estima... - Bloomberg

Kazakhstan News — Sat Aug 29, 2009 12:22 pm

Chiu, Buchanan Among APPT Macau Main ... - Bluff Magazine

Kazakhstan News — Sat Aug 29, 2009 12:22 pm

Author: Kazakhstan News

Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 12:22 pm

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<div style="padding-top:0.8em;"></div><div class="lh">Chiu, Buchanan Among APPT Macau Main Event's 42 Remaining Players
Bluff Magazine
Darkhan Botabayev, the Day 1B top five finisher from Kazakhstan, turned in another solid performance and sat in 14th place as play ended for the night. ...
PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Poker Tour Macau Day 1B: Myhre and ...PokerNews.com
Overseas players dominate Day 1B at APPT MacauBluff Europe Magazine
PokerStars.Net APPT Macau Main Event Wraps Up Day 1BBluff Magazine

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BAE Systems tumbles on Pentagon contr... - MarketWatch

Kazakhstan News — Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:22 pm

Author: Kazakhstan News

Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:22 pm

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<div style="padding-top:0.8em;"></div><div class="lh">BAE Systems tumbles on Pentagon contract loss
MarketWatch
Kazakhmys shares bucked a weaker mining sector, with shares of the Kazakhstan-headquartered firm rising after it reported forecast-beating earnings. ...

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L'Oréal's Chief Pursues Price Balm - Wall Street Journal

Kazakhstan News — Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:22 pm

Author: Kazakhstan News

Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:22 pm

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<div style="padding-top:0.8em;"></div><div class="lh">L'Oréal's Chief Pursues Price Balm
Wall Street Journal
Since the beginning of the year we have opened three new subsidiaries—in Egypt, Pakistan and Kazakhstan. The internationalization is really doing well. ...

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RPT-FACTBOX-Key facts about Kashagan ... - Forbes

Kazakhstan News — Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:22 pm

Author: Kazakhstan News

Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:22 pm

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<div style="padding-top:0.8em;"></div><div class="lh">RPT-FACTBOX-Key facts about Kashagan oilfield, Kazakhstan
Forbes
The field is due to reach a plateau of 1.5 million barrels per day -- slightly more than Kazakhstan's current total output. * Already Central Asia's top ...

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Kazakhmys shares advance in lackluste... - MarketWatch

Kazakhstan News — Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:22 pm

Author: Kazakhstan News

Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:22 pm

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<div style="padding-top:0.8em;"></div><div class="lh">Kazakhmys shares advance in lackluster London
MarketWatch
Shares of competitor IMI , however, climbed 13.1% outside the top index. The company's adjusted operating profit of 97.4 million pounds, a drop of 19%, ...

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