Learn Kazakh
Learn Kazakh fast with an app that gets you speaking in minutes. Build the confidence to chat with Kazakh-speaking family, friends and new connections across Kazakhstan, from Almaty to Shymkent.
Get Started
Trusted by language learners at
Learn to speak Kazakh like a local
Many people want to learn Kazakh to reconnect with family in Kazakhstan, support business interests or travel across Central Asia. But many struggle to find a dedicated Kazakh course or online resource that teaches the speaking and listening skills they need.
uTalk is the solution. We’ll help you avoid:
- Missing out on what's being said around you
- Relying on resources that don't give you the everyday spoken vocabulary you're looking for
- Losing confidence because you have no way of checking whether your Kazakh pronunciation is correct
Learn Kazakh online today and start joining in with everyday conversations.
Get Started
Three steps to learn Kazakh fast
No classes to schedule. No confusing jargon. Just a clear path to learning Kazakh.
Start in minutes
Subscribe now, download the app or open the web app. Choose Kazakh and select your first category.
Get StartedPractise real phrases
Work through short lessons with native speaker audio and memory-boosting games. Reviews focus on the words you find hardest, so you learn faster.
Speak like a local
Try your Kazakh in real life. Beginners and more experienced learners can build practical speaking skills and start enjoying real conversations across Kazakhstan.
Why uTalk is the best Kazakh learning app
uTalk helps you learn to recognise and use a wide variety of essential Kazakh words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Speak first
Practical content covering greetings, travel, work and daily life. Everything you need to start speaking from day one.
Authentic speakers
Learn from real Kazakh speakers, not computer-generated voices. Hear the language exactly as it's spoken across Kazakhstan.
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Game-like practice builds your confidence and helps boost your memory. Lessons are short, focused and based on real-life situations.
Learn Kazakh online — Common phrases and audio
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Маған кофе берсеңіз.
Maghan kofe bersengiz.
I’d like a coffee, please.
Сәлем.
Sälem.
Hello.
Иә.
Īä.
Yes.
Иә, рахмет.
Īä, rakhmet.
Yes please.
Жоқ.
Zhoq.
No.
Enjoying uTalk?
Get access to over 2500 words and phrases with more games like this one.
Get Started
Жоқ, рахмет.
Zhoq, rakhmet.
No thanks.
Өтінемін.
Ötinemin.
Please.
Рахмет.
Rakhmet.
Thank you.
Үлкен рахмет.
Ülken rakhmet.
Thank you very much.
Enjoying uTalk?
Get access to over 2500 words and phrases with more games like this one.
Get Started
Оқасы жоқ.
Oqasy zhoq.
You’re welcome.
Екі сыра берсеңіз.
Eki syra bersengiz.
Two beers, please.
автобус
avtobūs
bus
автокөлік
avtokölik
car
Enjoying uTalk?
Get access to over 2500 words and phrases with more games like this one.
Get Started
такси
taksī
taxi
пойыз
poī̆yz
train
темір жол станциясы
temir zhol stantsīyasy
railway station
әуежай
äūezhaī̆
airport
Enjoying uTalk?
Get access to over 2500 words and phrases with more games like this one.
Get Started
қонақ үй
qonaq üī̆
hotel
төлқұжат
tölquzhat
passport
телефон
telefon
telephone
Кешіріңіз.
Keshiringiz.
Excuse me.
Enjoying uTalk?
Get access to over 2500 words and phrases with more games like this one.
Get Started
Сағат қанша болды?
Saghat qansha boldy?
What time is it?
Қайталап жібересіз бе?
Qaī̆talap zhiberesiz be?
Can you repeat that please?
Баяуырақ айтасыз ба?
Bayaūyraq aī̆tasyz ba?
Please speak more slowly.
Мен түсінбедім
Men tüsinbedim.
I don’t understand.
Enjoying uTalk?
Get access to over 2500 words and phrases with more games like this one.
Get Started
Кешіріңіз.
Keshiringiz.
Sorry.
Дәретхана қайда?
Däretkhana qaī̆da?
Where are the toilets?
Әйелдер дәретханасы
Äī̆elder däretkhanasy
Ladies’ Toilet
Ерлер дәретханасы
Erler däretkhanasy
Gents’ Toilet
Enjoying uTalk?
Get access to over 2500 words and phrases with more games like this one.
Get Started
Жағажай қайда?
Zhaghazhaī̆ qaī̆da?
Where is the beach?
Банк қайда?
Bank qaī̆da?
Where is the bank?
Бұл қанша тұрады?
Bul qansha turady?
How much does this cost?
несие картасы
nesīe kartasy
credit card
Enjoying uTalk?
Get access to over 2500 words and phrases with more games like this one.
Get Started
банкомат
bankomat
cash machine
Сау болыңыз.
Saū bolyngyz.
Goodbye.
парацетамол
paratsetamol
paracetamol
кілттер
kiltter
keys
Enjoying uTalk?
Get access to over 2500 words and phrases with more games like this one.
Get Started
карта
karta
map
сол
sol
left
оң
ong
right
бір
bir
one
Enjoying uTalk?
Get access to over 2500 words and phrases with more games like this one.
Get Started
екі
eki
two
үш
üsh
three
Where is it spoken?
Kazakhstan
China
Mongolia
Number of speakers
12,000,000
Language family
Turkic
Common Turkic
Kipchak
Fun facts | Kazakh
- Whistling indoors is considered bad luck in Kazakhstan, and means you'll have no money.
- Like its relatives Turkish, Kyrgyz, Azeri and Uzbek, Kazakh has vowel harmony where vowels are divided into front and back, and only vowels of the same type can occur in the same word.
- When being served tea in Kazakhstan, your host will often make sure your cup is only half-filled. Filling a teacup to the brim means your host wants you to leave.
How our Kazakh lessons work
Learning Kazakh should feel simple and straightforward from the start. Begin with greetings and high-frequency words, then move into practical categories covering family, transport and everyday phrases. Every word you hear is voiced by native Kazakh speakers, helping you become familiar with authentic Kazakh pronunciation from the start. You can even slow down the audio to focus on finer pronunciation details and improve your skills. Memory-boosting tests reinforce what you learn, and reviews adapt to focus on the words you find trickiest.
Pick a category and the app organises the content so beginners and more experienced learners get quick wins early on. You'll be practising and improving your pronunciation right from the start. You’ll see a breakdown of the words and phrases you got right and wrong after every game-like exercise so you can target your weak spots. Progress bars keep you motivated as you watch your score add up. Switch categories any time, learn online or offline, on mobile or desktop. If you have questions, check the in-app help or contact Support. Our friendly UK-based team is here to help.
Kazakh vs. Russian
You'll hear both Kazakh and Russian spoken in Kazakhstan, so it's useful to understand how the two languages differ.
Get Started
Key points
- Kazakh is a Turkic language, while Russian belongs to the Slavic branch of the Indo-European language family.
- They belong to different language families, although decades of Soviet history mean many Kazakhs speak Russian as well and Russian loanwords appear throughout modern Kazakh.
- Learning Kazakh gives you access to the language and Kazakh culture in its own right, distinct from the Russian often heard alongside it in Kazakhstan.
Kazakh and its Central Asian neighbours
- Kazakh is spoken across Kazakhstan, but the wider Central Asian region is home to several related Turkic languages.
“We help make learning Kazakh easy.”
“We understand that learning Kazakh can feel daunting at first, especially if you're unfamiliar with Turkic languages and their unique sounds. At uTalk, we believe every language matters, which is why we recorded native Kazakh speakers, so you can hear exactly how the language is genuinely spoken, not just how it's written in a textbook.”
Get Started
Richard Howeson
uTalk Founder
Why learners trust uTalk for Kazakh
At uTalk, we are passionate about supporting languages that other apps often overlook. Our Kazakh content is recorded by native speakers, so every lesson gives you audio you can trust. The app works for English speakers and for speakers of more than 140 other languages. Check our reviews and see how learners are turning daily practice into real progress.
Your Kazakh language learning journey
Maybe you have family roots in Kazakhstan, you're relocating for work, or you're planning to travel across the country. Finding lessons that focus on real spoken Kazakh can feel like a challenge.
Get StarteduTalk can help. Take your first proper look at Kazakh with First Words like сәлем (sälem, hello) and рахмет (rakhmet, thank you), then build everyday phrases you can use in real situations. You'll listen to native Kazakh speakers, record yourself repeating the words and phrases and compare your pronunciation with theirs. Game-like practice makes it fun for beginners, while practical content helps more experienced learners fill gaps in their knowledge. Learn online or offline, follow a guided path or choose what to work on and when.
The outcome is simple. You'll speak Kazakh with confidence and understand more of what people say around you. You'll use your new skills with family, friends and people you meet across Kazakhstan. uTalk fits your life.
Learn real-life categories in Kazakh
Explore the Kipchak branch
Kazakh belongs to the Kipchak branch of the Turkic language family, sharing roots with several other Central Asian languages. If you're curious to compare words, sounds or everyday phrases across the family, check out: Kyrgyz.
These languages share deep historical roots and often recognisable vocabulary, so learning Kazakh can give you a useful head start exploring the wider Kipchak branch.
Get StartedYour Kazakh questions, answered
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1–A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real-life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
Is Kazakh the same as Russian?
No. Kazakh is a Turkic language, while Russian belongs to the Slavic branch of the Indo-European language family. Many Kazakhs speak Russian as a second language thanks to shared history, but the two languages have separate roots.
Is Kazakh easy to learn?
Kazakh's vowel harmony and agglutinative grammar take some practice, but its pronunciation is regular once you learn the rules. uTalk's short lessons and native speaker audio help you build confidence in your Kazakh speaking and listening skills step by step.
How fast can I learn to speak Kazakh?
Short, regular sessions work best. Many learners can handle simple conversations after a few weeks of steady practice. Your progress depends on how often you use the app and how much you review.
Can I learn Kazakh for free with uTalk?
Yes. Getting started with uTalk is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we even offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you are not satisfied.
Where can I learn Kazakh with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
Topics
- First Words
- Transport
- Restaurant
- Food and Drink
- Cooking
- Places
- Directions
- Illness
- Doctor
- Body
- Emergencies
- Social Phrases
- Leisure
- Likes and Dislikes
- Football Match Abroad
- Football Commentary
- Sports
- Shopping Words
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Clothes
- Ingredients
- Home
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Tools
- Family
- Occupations
- Animals
- Animals' Bodies
- Farming
- Technology
- School
- Business
- Numbers up to Twenty
- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Essential Phrases
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- Colours
- Countries
- Calendar
- Time
- Timetable
- Outdoors
- Holiday
- Skiing
- Camping
- Golf
- Sailing
- Driving
- Olympics
- Summer Olympics
- Winter Olympics
- Military Commands
- Military Peace Keeping
- Military Intelligence
- Accommodation
- Shopping Phrases
- Travelling
- Free Starter Words
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
Get by with basic greetings, words and phrases including 'hello', 'thank you' and 'I'd like a coffee please'.