How can I learn Dari?
Hi everyone,

I have a good friend in Kabul, Afghanistan who speak Dari, which is an eastern sister language to Farsi; There must be materials out there for me to learn Dari but I'm having a hard time finding them!
I'd rather not learn Farsi if I'm able to find Dari materials. Anyone have any suggestions?
I found a site where you can write out the Dari alphabet but that's about it.

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How can I learn Dari?
Hi everyone,

I have a good friend in Kabul, Afghanistan who speak Dari, which is an eastern sister language to Farsi; There must be materials out there for me to learn Dari but I'm having a hard time finding them! 
I'd rather not learn Farsi if I'm able to find Dari materials. Anyone have any suggestions?
I found a site where you can write out the Dari alphabet but that's about it.

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Greetings again.You might visit this site [ http://www.alelo.com ] and ask about a civilian / commercial version of the "Tactical Dari" interactive software for self-training - albeit mostly for everyday / functional / "tactical" applications -- in the Dari language and associated Afghan culture.

I understand that civilian versions of both "Tactical Dari" and "Tactical Pashto" either now exist or will soon become available to non-US Government customers. Details on released / soon-to-be-released products may also be available at this URL:

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Hi ,  there is a free Byki software bundle which a full working copy of Byki Express, plus a collection of lists to learn Dari.
www.byki.com/fls/free-dari-software-download.html?l=dari

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Hello Maidhc,

It is hard to find Dari teachers or classes online,however here are few sources that might help me :

- You can purchase some the following Pimsleur language program:
**http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?r=1&ISBN=9780743571562&ourl=Dari-Conversational%2FPimsleur

- This site has got Dari video lessons:
http://darilessons.com/