Description
Designed for the intermediate student, the Dari Dialect Reader contains 20 selections of authentic, everyday conversations in a variety of nonstandard dialects from different regions of Afghanistan. Each selection includes a transcription in the Perso-Arabic alphabet, an audio recording, a vocabulary list with English translations, and footnotes that provide linguistic and cultural context. The book concludes with a comprehensive glossary and English translations for each selection. The selections are ordered by how similar the dialects are to the standard (Kabuli) dialect, helping students to navigate the unique characteristics of each regional variation.
