Turkmen: LangMedia Materials and Resources for Less-Commonly Taught Languages

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Visiting Classrooms in Turkmenistan

Classroom and students in Turkmenistan

Students giving a presentation in the classroom, wearing the traditional uniform required by the government.

Classroom in Turkmenistan

In Turkmenistan teachers and students have a dress code while they are in school. Moreover, classrooms are required to always have the president's picture and other national symbols hanging on the walls.

Kids performing

An example of the classrooms in state schools.

Kids performing   Kids performing

During the summer many high school students attend English Language Emergence Camps, Health Camps, and others, organized by the local teachers and Peace Corps Volunteers. Children learn many skills in a fun and interactive environment.

Playing sports at camp   Playing soccer with counselors

As they are learning, children also have fun playing sports with themselves and the counselors.