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: A DVD with videos filmed in the different regions of Afghanistan and audio by native speakers 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 daily Afghan life and cultureMinimum System Requirements for Multimedia Intel Pentium III 1.26 GHz or faster 512 MB RAM CD/DVD Drive Speakers or headphones
ISBN: | 9781626162235 |
Publisher: | Georgetown University Press |
Imprint: | Georgetown University Press |
Published date: | 01 Jun 2017 |
DEWEY: | 491.5682421 |
DEWEY edition: | 23 |
Language: | English |
Weight: | 1376g |
Height: | 221mm |
Width: | 279mm |
Spine width: | 23mm |