Pashto, Basic: Learn to Speak and Understand Pashto with Pimsleur Language Programs (Simon Schuster's Pimsleur)

bAbout Pashto/bP • Pashto is an Iranian language of the Indo-European family spoken by over 17 million people, primarily in Afghanistan and Pakistan.P • This course teaches the Northern dialect as spoken in Kabul (Afghanistan), which will be understood through all Pashto-speaking regions. P • Pashto is one of the two official languages of Afghanistan (Dari is the other) and the native tongue of approximately 50 percent of the population there. P • Although, not an official language in Pakistan, it is spoken by approximately 13% of the population.P • Pashto uses a modified version of the Arabic alphabet, and is read right to left. P P bPashto, Basic/bP • Ten 30-minute lessons of spoken Pashto language instruction (the first ten Units of Pimsleur's 30-Unit Pashto Comprehensive Program).P • Completely Audio - anytime, anywhere. No computer necessary! P • Essential grammar and vocabulary that teach you greetings, numbers, how to order food and drinks and to give and ask for directions. Learn to speak with near-native pronunciation.P • No mindless repetition! Converse with native speakers in natural (and useful!) conversations.P • Easy, fast, fun and effective language acquisition.P • ICompletely Audio - anytime, anywhere. No computer necessary!/i P P bPashto, Basic/b: Receive an instant credit of $50 to trade up from the Basic to the full Level 1 Comprehensive. Unlike expensive software programs which tie learners to a computer, Pimsleur courses are available in CD or mp3 format to meet your needs.