This book offers a thematically organized and integrative approach to the Dari language and Afghan culture combined with current innovation in foreign language teaching. Some of these innovation include the functional approach to grammar: an emphasis on integrated skills development; and the use of various authentic materials, especially the videos filmed in the different regions of Afghanistan. We believe that a large number of activities provided in the textbook and the supplementary materials, such as the multimedia CD will help students to develop strong speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. The textbook is distinguished by the following features: 1) Emphasis on communicative activities and tasks, 2) Step-by-step development of language skills, 3) Presentation of Afghan culture integrated into various texts, 4) Opportunities for classroom practice.

Chapter 1. Pronunciation & Alphabets -- Chapter 2. Greetings -- Chapter 3. Classroom -- Chapter 4. Numbers -- Chapter 5. Family -- Chapter 6. Where are you from? -- Chapter 7. Hobbies & Daily Routine -- Chapter 8. Doctor's office -- Chapter 9. Tablecloth -- Chapter 10. Travel -- Chapter 11. My House -- Chapter 12. News -- Vocabulary Section: English to Dari