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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Cultural activities

Almaty city tour

Integration activities

APPLICATION REQUREMENTS

English proficiency (B2 level according to CEFR)

Copy of passport

Singing Dunes

Singing sand dune is mountain in Kazakhstan up to 3 km long and 150 m high, located in the national park Altyn Emel in Almaty region of Kazakhstan. The uniqueness of the dune is that in dry weather it produces a sound similar to the tune of organ. The beautiful view of surrounding countryside is opened from the dune.

Medeo

Ice rink “Medeo” is the highest mountain sport complex in the world, it is situated at an altitude of 1691,2 metre, not far away from Almaty, was built in 1972. Skating rink became popular because of pure water, a mild climate in the valley and a gentle breeze.

Big Almaty Lake

Big Almaty Lake is set high up in a gorge of the Bolshaya Almatinka River, 2,511 meters above sea level and 28,5 km south of Almaty. It lies in a hollow like a gleaming mirror, surrounded on all sides by majestic peaks. Three main peaks tower above the lake and can be seen from the northern end of the dam: Sovetov (4,317 m) to the south-east, Ozyorny (4,110 m) to the south, further up the river valley, and the forested slopes of Turist (3,954 m) to the south-west.

Shymbulak Ski Resort

The Shymbulak Ski Resort is located 25km outside Almaty city. There are three ski lifts at the resort with the highest going to 3200 meters above sea level. There is also a Hotel located at the Resort, enabling those wishing to ski during the day, have a place to stay at night.
The resort is located in the upper part of the Medeu Valley in the Zaiilisky Alatau mountain range. It is popular for its mild climate, large quantity of sunny days and great amount of snow through the winter (from November till May).

Issyk Lake

Issyk (or Isik- another name for the lake, translated as “a door” from Kazakh) is a picturesque, alpine lake surrounded by unusually beautiful nature of thick forests and spacious flower fields. The lake is located at an altitude of 1760 meters above sea level, in the Issyk gorge of Trans-Ili Alatau, about 70 km east of Almaty.

Charyn Canyon

The Charyn Canyon is located in the Charyn National Park about 215km east of Almaty and approximately a 3 hour drive via the A 351 and A 352. The Canyon has been described as the Grand Canyon’s little brother. This is not to detract from the sheer splendor of the canyon itself. The vista of dramatic erosion made by the river Charyn below and the elements has created a dramatic and impressive landscape.

Central State Museum

Central State Museum in Almaty is a reflection of the centuries-long history of Kazakhstan in tangible assets. It has a collection of unique archaeological findings from the pre-historic epoch up to present days.

Turgen gorge

Turgen gorge is famous for waterfalls. One of these attractions is the Bear Falls, about 30 meters high. Bozgul waterfall made a real tunnel in the rock. But the most remarkable place in the valley is the Botan-chasseur station. Here Turgen canyon reaches a depth of 920 meters. There are ancient drawings along Asy River. In addition to these attractions, tourists often visit trout farm, ostrich farm, historical and ethnographic open-air museum

In rapidly globalizing world, the crucial role is given to the ability to collaborate with people from various parts of the world. Cultural awareness is now becoming one of the demanding skill of 21 century by employers. This summer course will help to rise your cultural awareness. You will be immersed into rich cultural environment with peers across the world. The course will give you a chance to obtain basic knowledge and skills of intercultural communication in business. It will help you to extend your vocabulary in business English through various activities i.e. case studies, which will support your speaking abilities. The case studies are situations that can occur in real business and give good opportunity to practice language and communication skills.

Language Center offers you two courses to choose: English course — Intercultural business communication (pre-requisite English level A2-B1) and second foreign language – French or Spanish (pre-requisite English A2).