Although I had some previous background in Dari, spending last semester learning Dari, in SDLC 110, improved my skills in the language tremendously. I went into the semester not knowing how to read or write in Dari, in addition to not having the best speaking skills. However, I came out of the semester with the ability to read / write the alphabet, read / write simple sentences, and I also improved my speaking ability.
After taking a look at the Levels of Competence, I have certainly progressed from where I was at the beginning of last semester. At the beginning of SDLC 110, I posted the following assessment (based on the "Levels of Competence" chart):
Interpretive
- Listening: Novice - Beginning 2
- Reading: Novice - Beginning 0
Interpersonal
- Speaking: Novice - Beginning 2
Presentational
- Speaking: Novice - Beginning 2
- Writing: Novice - Beginning 0
Going into SDLC 111, my updated assessment is the following:
Interpretive
- Listening: Intermediate - Developing 1
- Reading: Novice - Beginning 2
Interpersonal
- Speaking: Intermediate - Developing 1
Presentational
- Speaking: Intermediate - Developing 1
- Writing: Novice - Beginning 2
While I have certainly made progress in all areas, I still have a lot more room for development. Hopefully, I can fully move towards an intermediate proficiency in Dari by the end of the semester. A few of goals for this semester are listed below:
- Improved pronunciation
- Speak more fluidly / clearly
- Improve my ability to follow conversation
- Develop writing skills (transition from crafting simple sentences to paragraphs)
- Learn vocabulary used in more complex dialogue (e.g., current events, politics, business, academics, etc.)
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