The Dari English Picture Dictionary contains 13 thematic lessons related to the daily life. Each lesson has been developed based on the principles of backward design and national standards. In other words, the lesson starts with introduction of 12-16 new vocabulary words and follows with guided activities for further memorization and retention. The listening activities, produced by native Dari speakers, further support learning of the contents to great extent. The lesson will end with an assessment activity.
The authors are instructors of Dari language at San Diego State University and have extensive knowledge in the area of teaching and curriculum development.