This series of proficiency-based Dari textbooks, meticulously crafted for adult learners from novice to advanced levels (ACTFL, 2017), dives deep into the nuances of both colloquial and formal Dari. It empowers learners to engage in authentic, culturally rich conversations with native speakers. Tailored editions for both students and teachers provide clear pathways for mastering speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills, while equipping educators with effective strategies to utilize these materials. The teacher's edition is packed with detailed instructions and answers to exercises, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.

Targeting ACTFL advanced level or ILR level 2 proficiency, our series places a strong emphasis on critical thinking and transformative learning. Incorporating sophisticated methodologies such as Bloom's Taxonomy and Mezirow’s transformative models, it creates an environment conducive to intellectual growth and innovation. Available in PDF and EPUB formats through the LMI website Dari course (languagementors.org), the textbooks include interactive activities that make learning Dari a dynamic and engaging process.

This initiative directly addresses the urgent need for high-quality Dari language resources, greatly enhancing learners' linguistic abilities and cultural understanding.

This meticulously crafted series of Pashto textbooks is designed for adult learners ranging from novice to advanced levels, as defined by the ACTFL 2017 guidelines. The textbooks offer an in-depth exploration of the Pashto language and its cultural context, also referred to as Pashtunwali or the Pashtun codes of honor. They are tailored to foster genuine conversations with native speakers, enhancing cultural understanding and linguistic proficiency. The series includes versions for both students and educators, with the latter equipped with detailed instructions and answers to exercises for a thorough learning experience.
Emphasizing critical thinking and transformative learning, the curriculum targets ACTFL advanced level or ILR level 2 proficiency. It integrates sophisticated educational methodologies, including Bloom's Taxonomy and Mezirow’s transformative learning theories, to foster an environment that encourages intellectual growth and innovation. The textbooks are available in PDF and EPUB formats on the Language Mentors Initiative (LMI) website Pashto course (languagementors.org), featuring interactive activities that make learning dynamic and engaging.
This initiative significantly contributes to filling the gap in high-quality Pashto language resources, substantially improving learners' abilities to understand and engage with the language and culture.