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Temirlan Yensebek sentenced in high‑profile case (Level A1) — a city skyline with a lot of tall buildings

Temirlan Yensebek sentenced in high‑profile caseCEFR A1

7 May 2025

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Adapted from Vlast.kz, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Natalia Gusakova, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
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  • Temirlan is a satirical journalist.
  • He ran an Instagram account.
  • Authorities arrested him in January.
  • There was a court trial.
  • The judge gave a sentence.
  • He cannot do journalism now.
  • Supporters waited outside the court.
  • They brought food and messages.

Difficult words

  • satirical — Showing problems with humor or jokes
  • journalist — A person who writes news or reports
  • authority — A group or person with official power
    Authorities
  • arrest — To take someone to police custody
    arrested
  • sentence — A judge's decision about punishment for crime
  • supporter — A person who helps or stands with someone
    Supporters

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Discussion questions

  • Do you use Instagram?
  • Have you ever waited outside a court?

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