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Why Learn Dari?

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Once known as the “New Persian Language” (starting in the 10th century), and now considered “Afghan Persian,” Dari is one of the most prominent Persian languages spoken outside Iran, where the language originated from. The language uses the Persian alphabet – visually, similar to Arabic – and is the most commonly spoken Persian language in Afghanistan.

One of Afghanistan’s two official languages (the other is Pashto), Dari is spoken by over 10 million people as their first language, with an additional 20 million people using the language as their second tongue. Four main dialects are used with Dari: Sistani, Hazaragi, Western, and South-Eastern. Given the recent diaspora of some Afghani people, the language can also be heard in Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and China.

If you’re interested in learning Dari, look no further than Pimsleur for a mobile-friendly, super convenient way to acquire the language. It all starts with the Pimsleur Method™, a scientifically backed method for learning any new foreign language. Our goal is to get you speaking Dari conversationally, and many of our learners learn to speak Dari at an accelerated pace – much faster than they originally thought.

When you learn Dari, you’ll enjoy:

  • The ability to travel to Dari-speaking areas with confidence.
  • A greater appreciation for Persian and Afghan culture.
  • The simple pleasures of being able to converse with a native Dari speaker – asking for directions, chatting about the weather, you name it!
  • And much more If your goal is to learn Dari, Pimsleur offers everything you need. Plus, we offer dozens more language learning courses!
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The Best Way to Learn the Dari Language

Similar to the way a child or toddler learns a new language, Pimsleur puts a premium on listening and anticipating. Hearing a new language is how children acquire a new tongue, and our courses and skill-building exercises focus on listening and responding to learn Dari the most effective way possible.

Our Premium Monthly and All-Access Monthly subscriptions provide learning-focused Dari lessons, and you can learn the language anywhere, anytime! Walking the dog, doing work around the house, or even driving the car – it’s always the ideal time to learn Dari with Pimsleur!

Why Choose Pimsleur for Learning Dari?

Pimsleur’s proven techniques cover all the bases as you learn the Dari language. Digital Flash Cards, Voice Coach AI pronunciation feedback, vocabulary exercises, and other applications help you retain new words and phrases, speak with the correct dialect and pronunciation, and eventually learn to speak conversationally – the easy, organic way!

Our 30-minute Core Lessons make learning Dari accessible for everyone – including you. Whatever your reasons for learning the Dari language are, Pimsleur is ready to help. We look forward to exceeding your language learning goals!

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Common Questions About Learning Dari Persian

Is Dari a difficult language to learn?

For native English speakers, Dari is considered by many people to be a challenging language to learn – especially if you’re starting with no knowledge. If you try to learn Dari with traditional methods like endlessly referencing textbooks or enduring boring, rote grammar exercises, it could take you years (at least) to start to learn Dari. But those methods aren’t the Pimsleur Method, which harnesses your natural speaking (oral) and listening (aural) capabilities to learn the Dari language intuitively – naturally.

How long does it take to learn Dari?

Would you like to start speaking Dari after your very first lesson? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Pimsleur compresses the typical learning curve with collaborative, user-friendly Dari lessons designed to help you speak the language conversationally. Learning Dari seems easy and fun with Pimsleur leading the way. As long as you bring some effort & enthusiasm, along with a reasonable time commitment – many Pimsleur customers learn Dari in 30 minutes per day – you’ll be speaking the language before you know it! With our Lightbulb Moments,Quick Match modules, Speak Easy Challenges, and more, you’ll learn to speak Dari much faster than other language learning programs.

What are the main challenges when learning Dari?

Learning Dari for native English speakers certainly has its share of hurdles and pitfalls. The key is being able to turn potential roadblocks into learning opportunities. Dari consonants and vowels have particular phones (unique sounds and gestures), which can vary depending on usage and grammar considerations. Plus, all Dari verbs have a past stem and present stem, which is somewhat foreign for most learners. Verb endings are particularly important as you learn Dari, as they designate who the verb is for and who the subject of the verb action is.

How important is pronunciation in learning Dari?

Hearing a Dari word spoken is important. Being able to properly pronounce a Dari word – and all Dari words – is even more so. When you learn the Dari language with Pimsleur, you’ll speak with the correct tone, pace, and pronunciation. Our Voice Coach with AI pronunciation feedback tool is an indispensable part of the language learning toolbox, and you’ll find each 30-minute conversational Dari lesson helpful. Dari phonology is different from English, but we’ll make sure you can grasp foreign pronunciation with confidence as you learn Dari.

Are the Dari lessons suitable for complete beginners?

Most people think Dari is daunting, especially for beginners. However, complete novices can learn to speak Dari with Pimsleur. No prior exposure to the language is required to start speaking Dari. And if you happen to know some Dari, you can always start with our intermediate & advanced lessons. Discover a new way to learn a new language with Pimsleur’s app, which provides anytime / anywhere learning possibilities!
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