Turkmenistan has released a new textbook, "English (First Foreign Language)," designed specifically for 12 th-grade secondary school students. Co-authored by R.Nazarov, G.Atayeva, A.Gurbanova, G.Bayjikova, and S.Charyarova, the volume was issued by the Turkmen State Publishing Service in 2026.

Developed in alignment with the national educational curriculum, this updated edition adopts an integrated approach to mastering core language competencies: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. To achieve this, the textbook incorporates authentic contemporary texts, real-world communicative scenarios, and interactive tasks. Consequently, it enables students to master English grammar effectively, expand their active vocabulary, and express their ideas with confidence in both academic and everyday contexts. Furthermore, the material actively fosters intercultural competence, broadens students' global perspective, and elevates the overall quality of foreign language education.

Department of Textbook Preparation and Publishing

Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan