A Beginners' Guide to Tajiki

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.

John Hayward has taught English as a foreign language in Tajikistan since 1995 and is now director of a non-governmental organisation contributing to educational development.