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.