Welcome to the Pashto Language Course offered by Afghan Writer Institue of Translation and Languages. This comprehensive 10-week course is designed to equip you with a solid foundation in the Pashto language, covering everything from the alphabet and writing system to grammar, vocabulary, and conversational skills.
Throughout the course, you will explore the nuances of Pashto pronunciation, learn essential grammar rules, and expand your vocabulary. Each session builds on the previous one, ensuring a gradual and thorough understanding of the language. By the end of the course, you will be able to read, write, and engage in basic conversations in Pashto with confidence.
Whether you are a beginner or looking to enhance your existing language skills, this course will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the Pashto-speaking world effectively. Join us on this linguistic journey and open the door to new cultural and professional opportunities.
Course Syllabus
First Session: Alphabet The first session covers the Pashto alphabet, which consists of 44 characters in the Arabic script. Topics include:
- Pashto Sounds Similar to English
- Pashto Sounds Different from English
- Two Letters Pronounced Differently in Major Pashto Dialects
- Arabic Letters/Sounds in Pashto
- Rules of Application
- Notes
Second Session: Writing Pashto Topics include:
- Connecting and Non-connecting Letters
- Vowels
- Nouns
- Verbs
- Remaining Complications
Third Session: Grammar and Vocabulary Topics include:
- Personal Pronouns
- The Verb “to be”
- Demonstrative Pronoun “this”
- Possessive Pronouns
- Interrogative Pronouns (“who?”, “which?”, “what?”)
- Word Order in Statements and Questions
- Phrases
- Vocabulary and Sentences
- Vocative Case
- Indefinite Article and Numeral “one”
- Plural
- Negative Marker
- Question Tag
- Sentences
Fourth Session: Verb Topics include:
- Present and Present Perfect Tense
- Simple Past Tense
- Past Perfect Tense
- Future Tense
- Imperatives in Pashto
Fifth Session: Nouns, Adjectives, and Adverbs Topics include:
- Nouns (Num/Ism)
- Gender and Singular/Plural Forms
- Changes in Singular and Plural Nouns
- Adjectives
- Pronouns
Sixth Session: Numbers and Times Topics include:
- Numbers
- Case
- Changeable Nouns
- Unchangeable Nouns
Seventh Session: Greetings and Introductions Topics include:
- Introducing Yourself
- Goodbye Phrases
- Most Used Phrases
Eighth Session: Dialogues Topics include:
- Comprehension
- Respectful Sentences
- Prices and Asking Prices
Ninth Session: Additional Vocabulary Topics include:
- Parts of the Body
- Weather
- In the Restaurant
- Shopping for Food
- Illness and Health
- Professions (kar)
- Colours (Ranguna)
We hope this course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the Pashto language and assist you in your future linguistic endeavors.