Teaching of Azerbaijani language discussed in Stockholm

Teachers of the Azerbaijani language course organized by the Azerbaijan-Land of Fire society and parents of Azerbaijani kids met to discuss the ways of providing more information about Azerbaijan for course attendees. AzerTAc employees were present at the meeting.

These courses teach 5-6 year-olds the history, geography, culture of Azerbaijan. Head of the Azerbaijan-Land of Fire Society Sevinj Nematova noted that textbooks are the main issue in the teaching process.

"We mainly use textbooks published in Azerbaijan. They are given by the embassy of Azerbaijan to Sweden. We also get books through our compatriots going to Baku. The point is that these textbooks are not suitable for kids living here to learn Azerbaijani language. These books are prepared in line with the education system of Azerbaijan. Therefore we prepare materials ourselves that children can master," she said. According to her, such books must be written in a simple language, cover historical, cultural, geographical knowledge about Azerbaijan.

The need in setting up a working group of specialists from Azerbaijan and teachers working in Stockholm to prepare textbooks was underlined at the meeting.
Teacher Ali Bunab noted that such a group can prepare books that are necessary for mother tongue teaching.

"Involvement of teachers living in Stockholm in preparation of books is of great importance since they are well aware of the teaching process here, system of education in Sweden. The support of the Azerbaijani state in preparation and publication of books is also important," he said.

Speakers stressed the need to issue a Swedish-Azerbaijani dictionary. According to poet, Eluja Ataly, such a dictionary would have a positive impact on the teaching process and contribute to popularization of Azerbaijan. Ataly highlighted the importance of publishing the e-version of the Swedish-Azerbaijani dictionary in a book form.

In conclusion, the courses received books Mother Tongue, Alphabet, collection of Azerbaijani fairy-tales, CD and DVDs with Azerbaijani music and movies with organizational support of the Azerbaijani State Telegraph Agency (AzerTAc) and Sweden-Azerbaijan Federation.


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