Modules
This page introduces interactive modules to Uzbek language learners. These modules will help learners to improve their reading abilities and enhance vocabulary. Modules will provide familiar and new vocabulary in comparison, authentic texts from media, and supplementary exercises. Each module includes 5 lessons. These lessons are in PDF format and can be downloaded. The first 5 lessons are transitional and structured differently. They are designed for students who have a background in Turkish or other Turkic languages.
Module 1: The Uzbek Language
This module introduces learners to similarities and resemblances between Uzbek and Turkish. The module aims to create a smooth transition from Turkish to Uzbek. It includes lists of cognates and loan words, as well as lists of frequently used words. It also introduces students to the main strategies for bridging from Turkish to Uzbek.
Lesson 1. Introduction to the Uzbek language
Lesson 2. Uzbek lexicon
Lesson 3. Uzbek dialects
Lesson 4. Grammatical features of Uzbek and Turkish
Lesson 5. Similarities and differences of Uzbek and Turkish
Lesson 1. Introduction to the Uzbek language
Lesson 2. Uzbek lexicon
Lesson 3. Uzbek dialects
Lesson 4. Grammatical features of Uzbek and Turkish
Lesson 5. Similarities and differences of Uzbek and Turkish
Module 2: Geography and Economy
This module includes ILR 0+ to ILR 2+ level texts about Uzbekistan and its nature, geography, and economy taken from Uzbek media. These lessons can be printed and used in the classroom.
Lesson 1. Uzbekistan and neighboring countries (ILR 0+)
Lesson 2. Nature in Uzbekistan (ILR 0+)
Lesson 3. Travel to Uzbekistan (ILR 1+)
Lesson 4. Tourism in Turkey and Uzbekistan (ILR 2)
Lesson 5. Transportation system in Uzbekistan (ILR 2+)
Lesson 1. Uzbekistan and neighboring countries (ILR 0+)
Lesson 2. Nature in Uzbekistan (ILR 0+)
Lesson 3. Travel to Uzbekistan (ILR 1+)
Lesson 4. Tourism in Turkey and Uzbekistan (ILR 2)
Lesson 5. Transportation system in Uzbekistan (ILR 2+)
Module 3: Education
This module will introduce education in Uzbekistan. Learners will read short texts in different genres. They should be able read and comprehend some higher level texts due to their Turkish backgrounds.
Lesson 1. Learning Uzbek as a Turkish speaker (ILR 1)
Lesson 2. Oriental studies in Uzbekistan and abroad (ILR 1)
Lesson 3. Uzbek bloggers (ILR 1+)
Lesson 4. International conferences in Uzbekistan (ILR 1+)
Lesson 5. Inha university in Tashkent (ILR 2)
Lesson 1. Learning Uzbek as a Turkish speaker (ILR 1)
Lesson 2. Oriental studies in Uzbekistan and abroad (ILR 1)
Lesson 3. Uzbek bloggers (ILR 1+)
Lesson 4. International conferences in Uzbekistan (ILR 1+)
Lesson 5. Inha university in Tashkent (ILR 2)
Module 4: Media and Technology
This module includes ILR 1 to ILR 2 level texts and will help global learners to master performing in Uzbek professionally. Authentic texts from Uzbek media will help learners how to comprehend complex texts.
Lesson 1. Uzbek TV (ILR 1)
Lesson 2. Introduction to the Uzbek Media (ILR 1+)
Lesson 3. Sports News (ILR 1)
Lesson 4. Communication in Uzbekistan (ILR 2)
Lesson 5. Technology in Uzbekistan (ILR 2)
Lesson 1. Uzbek TV (ILR 1)
Lesson 2. Introduction to the Uzbek Media (ILR 1+)
Lesson 3. Sports News (ILR 1)
Lesson 4. Communication in Uzbekistan (ILR 2)
Lesson 5. Technology in Uzbekistan (ILR 2)
Module 5: Politics and Demographics
This module includes ILR 1 to ILR 2+ level texts related to politics and demographics. The goal of these texts is to introduce learners to Uzbek speaking communities around the world.
Lesson 1. Uzbeks in Turkey (ILR 1)
Lesson 2. Uzbeks in America (ILR 2)
Lesson 3. Adjusting to a new life in America (ILR 2)
Lesson 4. Diplomacy in Uzbekistan (ILR 2)
Lesson 5. Gulnora, the bride in Nepal (ILR 2+)
Lesson 1. Uzbeks in Turkey (ILR 1)
Lesson 2. Uzbeks in America (ILR 2)
Lesson 3. Adjusting to a new life in America (ILR 2)
Lesson 4. Diplomacy in Uzbekistan (ILR 2)
Lesson 5. Gulnora, the bride in Nepal (ILR 2+)
Module 6: Music and Art
This module will help learners read ILR 2 to ILR 3 texts related to music and performing arts.
Lesson 1. Exploring movie theaters in Tashkent (ILR1+)
Lesson 2. Visiting an art festival (ILR 2)
Lesson 3. Performing arts in Uzbekistan (ILR 2)
Lesson 4. Famous Uzbek singers (ILR 2+)
Lesson 5. Popular Uzbek Movies (ILR 2+)
Lesson 1. Exploring movie theaters in Tashkent (ILR1+)
Lesson 2. Visiting an art festival (ILR 2)
Lesson 3. Performing arts in Uzbekistan (ILR 2)
Lesson 4. Famous Uzbek singers (ILR 2+)
Lesson 5. Popular Uzbek Movies (ILR 2+)