Pimsleur(R) equals success. Just one 30-minute lesson a day gets you
speaking and understanding like no other program.
This course includes Lessons 1-16 from the Dari Persian Level 1
Program - 8 hours of audio-only effective language learning with
real-life spoken practice sessions. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of
spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new
vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to
understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary
introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. Topics
include: greetings, numbers, meals, shopping, telling time, scheduling
activities, and asking and giving directions. The emphasis is on
pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak Dari Persian.
The Dari Persian Language
Dari, also called "Dari Persian" or "Eastern Persian," is one of the two
official languages of Afghanistan, and is the native tongue of about 50%
of the population. Dari is one of 3 major Persian dialects. There are
many dialects of Dari. Pimsleur's Dari teaches the official form,
"Kabuli Dari."
Tech Talk
- CDs are formatted for playing in all CD players, including car
players, and users can copy files for use in iTunes or Windows Media
Player.