Afghanistan has two nationally recognized official languages: Pashto and Dari Persian. Dari Persian is the most common language, with 78% of people in Afghanistan able to speak the language. Pashto is ...

Among the struggles involved in re-establishing life in a new country, some Afghan parents fear their children will lose the cultural and historical connections that come with speaking Dari. Qayoom ...

Bloomington, Ind. - Army National Guard soldiers are learning the languages and culture of Afghanistan at a program in southern Indiana. The Second Lieutenant Afghan Language Program immerses recent ...

At the end of a training scenario, an Afghan trainer congratulates the soldiers on their Dari language abilities and their negotiation skills. The immersion training is essential, say the soldiers, ...