Dari: An Intermediate Textbook, designed to cover one year of instruction, offers beginning learners a communicative approach to learning Dari in a cultural context
Suitable for students and professionals alike, Dari: An Intermediate Textbook offers a thematically-organized approach to learning the Dari language with task-oriented, communicative activities that develop the four primary language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Incorporating the latest innovations in foreign language teaching and pedagogy, this textbook enhances learners’ ability to communicate successfully with Dari speakers and more fully engage with a rich and vibrant culture. Dari: An Intermediate Textbook prepares learners to perform at level 2 or 2+ on the ILR scale and at the Intermediate High to Advanced Low levels on the ACTFL scale.
Features include:
-Videos filmed in the different regions of Afghanistan and audio by native speakers (available to stream for free on the Press website)
-Abundant cultural notes on Afghan society, customs, and nonverbal aspects of communication, such as body language and gestures
-A functional approach to grammar with explanations presented in both written and spoken contexts to facilitate practice in both modalities
-Additional notes for people with experience in Persian to help them learn Dari more efficiently
-Chapter themes that facilitate understanding of Afghan daily life and culture
Table of Contents
Scope and Sequence
Foreword
Preface
References
A Brief Introduction to Dari
1. Let's Go to Kabul
2. Celebrating Traditions and Customs
3. Opening a Local Office
4. Opening a Business in Society
5. Learning about Afghan Society at Kabul University
6. Opening Computer Classes for Women
Appendices
Index
Reviews
"This book reflects the best practices in teaching and learning world languages. The use of authentic materials through communicative, situational, and skill-based approaches in this book will improve linguistic and cultural competence of learners and will help them to use the Dari language appropriately in real life situations. If you are interested in learning the Dari language through effective pedagogies, this book is for you."—Farid Saydee, Associate Director and the Director of Instruction at the Language Acquisition Resource Center (LARC), San Diego State University (SDSU), San Diego State University
About the Author
Rahman Arman is an Afghan languages developer at the Center for Languages of the Central Asian Region (CeLCAR) and a lecturer of language and culture in Central Eurasian Studies at Indiana University. He is certified by both ACTFL/ILR as an Afghan languages OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) tester.
