Arabic in an Interactive Format: KazNU Hosts a Team Linguistic Tournament

On 13 October 2026, the Faculty of Oriental Studies at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted a team linguistic tournament in Arabic. The event was held as part of the international programme “Arabic Language Month in Kazakhstan.” It was jointly organised by the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language and Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

The tournament brought together 16 second- to fourth-year students from the Oriental Studies and Translation Studies educational programmes. The participants formed eight teams of two and competed against one another by completing a series of educational linguistic tasks.

A key feature of the tournament was its interactive format. Teams completed tasks directly on touchscreens, selected their answers and aimed to respond both quickly and accurately. Success required not only a good command of Arabic but also concentration, quick thinking, decision-making and effective teamwork.

The format offered students a new way to test their language skills. Familiar learning activities became part of a lively competition in which participants had to put their knowledge into practice in real time. The interactive setting also made the tournament engaging for both participants and spectators.

The event demonstrated how modern technology and game-based elements can complement traditional approaches to Arabic language learning. For the students, it was an opportunity to test their knowledge outside the usual classroom setting, strengthen their teamwork and gain practical experience in using Arabic.

The team linguistic tournament became one of the highlights of “Arabic Language Month in Kazakhstan.” The winners and prize-winners will be announced on 15 October 2026 during the programme’s official opening ceremony, where the results of the competition will be presented and the best teams recognised.