This set of instructional materials on introductory Bambara, a language spoken in Mali, is designed for Peace Corps volunteers using the language in that country. The materials consist of twenty units on topics of personal communication and grammar. Most units contain a proverb, pattern drills, major dialogues containing the unit's new material, practice dialogues, exercises, short texts, explanatory notes on culture and grammar, vocabulary, and task-oriented exercises for use outside of class. The exercises contain instructor notes written in French. A glossary is appended. (MSE)