Synopses & Reviews
This is a conversational approach to the teaching and learning of the Tajiki language. It uses authentic language material to help learners as they proceed through its topic-based lessons. Its emphasis on the spoken language promotes oral fluency alongside written skills. Both lessons and appendices present new vocabulary and grammar simply and recycle material to provide opportunities for both controlled and free language learning.
The appendices include not only lists of useful information and samples of commonly needed letters and speeches but also an invaluable introduction to Tajiki grammar and a comprehensive Tajiki-English dictionary of all the book's vocabulary - over 4500 definitions.
Synopsis
This textbook has been written for English-speakers learning Tajiki. Each lesson contains the following sections:
- A short commentary in English on the subject around which the lesson has been prepared;
- A key vocabulary list on the lesson's theme;
- Dialogues focussed around the theme of the lesson;
- A grammar section introducing one or more points of grammar
- Exercises providing opportunities for controlled practice of new vocabulary and grammar presented in that lesson;
- Many lessons also include proverbs and short texts followed by discussion questions
- A quiz, to promote free language practice or encourage thinking about how to ask and answer questions.
There are also appendices containing useful information, e.g. examples of formal/informal letters, invitations, congratulation/condolence speeches, etc.