The Kazan Forum and Halal Business

May 13, 2026, 14:45
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Introduction

The city of Kazan is having a big meeting. This meeting helps Russia and Islamic countries work together.

Main Body

Many people came to the meeting. People from 103 countries are here. They have many business meetings and new projects. Halal food business is growing fast. Last year, the region sold 45 million dollars of halal products. Many companies from Turkey now work in Kazan. Halal is not only about food. It is also about a good and honest way of life. Kazan is now a special city for Islamic culture.

Conclusion

The Kazan Forum helps Russia make more money and new friends in the Islamic world.

Learning

⚡ The 'Power' Words

Look at these words from the text. They tell us if something is getting bigger or staying the same:

  • Growing fast →\rightarrow (Up! ↑\uparrow)
  • More →\rightarrow (Plus ++)
  • Many →\rightarrow (A lot …\dots)

🛠️ How to build a sentence

In the article, we see a simple pattern: [Who/What] →\rightarrow [Does what] →\rightarrow [Where/How].

Many people →\rightarrow came →\rightarrow to the meeting. Companies from Turkey →\rightarrow work →\rightarrow in Kazan.

Tip: To reach A2, keep your sentences short. Start with the person or thing, then the action.

Vocabulary Learning

city (n.)
a large town where many people live
Example:Kazan is a city in Russia.
meeting (n.)
a gathering of people to talk about something
Example:The meeting lasted for two hours.
big (adj.)
large in size or importance
Example:They had a big meeting.
help (v.)
to give assistance to someone
Example:The meeting helps Russia.
work (v.)
to do tasks or labor
Example:They work together.
many (adj.)
a large number of
Example:Many people came to the meeting.
people (n.)
individuals or humans
Example:People from 103 countries are here.
countries (n.)
nation-states
Example:People from many countries attended.
business (n.)
commercial activity or trade
Example:They have many business meetings.
new (adj.)
recently created or discovered
Example:They have new projects.
projects (n.)
planned or organized works
Example:They have many new projects.
food (n.)
edible items
Example:Halal food is sold.
growing (adj.)
becoming larger or more successful
Example:The halal food business is growing fast.
fast (adj.)
quickly or rapidly
Example:The business is growing fast.
year (n.)
a 12-month period
Example:Last year, the region sold.
region (n.)
a particular area
Example:The region sold 45 million dollars.
sold (v.)
gave or exchanged for money
Example:The region sold halal products.
million (n.)
a number equal to 1,000,000
Example:45 million dollars were sold.
dollars (n.)
currency of the United States
Example:45 million dollars were sold.
good (adj.)
positive or beneficial
Example:It is a good way of life.
honest (adj.)
truthful and fair
Example:It is an honest way of life.
way (n.)
a method or manner
Example:It is a good way of life.
life (n.)
the experience of living
Example:It is a good way of life.
special (adj.)
different or unique
Example:Kazan is a special city.
culture (n.)
shared beliefs and practices
Example:It is an Islamic culture.
make (v.)
to create or produce
Example:The forum helps Russia make more money.
money (n.)
currency used for buying and selling
Example:They want to make more money.
friends (n.)
people you have a good relationship with
Example:They make new friends.
world (n.)
the planet Earth
Example:They meet new friends in the Islamic world.