Pashto, designated a critical language by the US Department of
Defense, is one of two official languages of Afghanistan and is
also spoken in parts of Pakistan. Designed to cover a beginning
level of language instruction, "Pashto: An Elementary Textbook"
provides learners and instructors with a wide selection of
task-oriented, communicative language materials to facilitate the
development of language learning. It features a functional approach
to grammar, an emphasis on integrated skills development, and the
use of authentic materials.
The activities provided in the textbook will help learners to
develop strong skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
In addition to the cultural background embedded in the video
materials, the textbook contains cultural notes that improve
competency.
Each volume includes: - a CD-ROM featuring authentic audio and
video materials to accompany the text- extensive Pashto--English
and English--Pashto glossaries- material for teaching the
Arabic-based Pashto alphabet - color illustrations and photographs
throughout
Topics Covered "Volume One: " The Pashto alphabet, writing,
reading, pronunciation, greetings and introductions, university,
daily activities, in the city, family
"Volume Two: " Seasons, weather, holidays, health, food, sport,
and shopping
Minimum System Requirements- Intel(R) Pentium(R) III 1.26 GHz or
faster processor (or equivalent); Mac OS 10.5 or higher- 512 MB of
RAM- CD Drive- Speakers or headphones
On a PC, files will load automatically.On a Mac, double click on
the disk icon. Then, double click on the program icon that looks
like an "f" in a red square labeled "Pashto."
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