This study investigated the functions of gesture in teaching and learning grammar in the context of second language (L2) classroom interactions. The data consisted of video-recorded interactions from a beginner- and an advanced-level grammar classroom in an intensive English program at a U.S. university. The sequences of talk-in-interaction…

This intensive language course in Dari, also known as Farsi or Persian, was originally prepared for medical workers of the International Afghan Mission. This course in Dari, one of the two official languages of Afghanistan, normally requires 10 days' study in a concentrated program. Principal instructional objectives are development of oral…

This course in Dari, also known as Farsi or Persian, concentrates on development of conversational skills. Twenty-five lessons, reflecting current linguistic theories of language learning, include pronunciation drills, grammar study, vocabulary development, and exercises. Appendixes contain 14 sections of cultural material concerning Afghan social…