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A comprehensive Package for Learning Persian Alphabet
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A comprehensive Package for Learning Persian Alphabet

Start learning Farsi from scratch by learning the alphabet, reading and writing words and sentences
Last updated 7/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Enhance Reading and Writing Skills in Farsi
  • Develop Proficiency in Farsi Communication
  • Expand Vocabulary and Language Awareness
  • Gain Cultural Competence and Appreciation

Course content

3 sections37 lectures6h 21m total length
  • Introductory notes on Persian script13:09

    By the end of this introductory section, apart from familiarity with the names, shapes, and sounds of  the Persian alphabet, the students will have gained brief knowledge in the basics of reading and writing in this elegant writing system. Students will understand the rules for how letters connect and change shape depending on their position within a word.

    By mastering these fundamental elements, students will be equipped to continue reading the Persian alphabet, making new words and sentences using Persian letters and the given rules. With the Persian script demystified, learners can approach the language with confidence and a solid grasp of its writing system.

  • Persian Vowels14:17

    By the end of this introductory section, students will be familiar with 6 vowels in Persian, the basic diacritical marks used in Persian writing, such as vowel signs, and how to properly apply them. They will practice reading and writing simple Persian words, gaining familiarity with the right-to-left directionality of the script.

Requirements

  • No prior knowledge of Farsi is necessary since we will begin from the basics and progress to more advanced material within the same course. The only requirement is a genuine enthusiasm for acquiring a new language

Description

During this course, you will embark on your Persian language journey, starting from the foundational level of learning the alphabet, and progressing towards enhancing reading and writing skills in Persian.

This course will focus on developing your proficiency in Persian letters and sounds. Here, you will learn how to pronounce each letter accurately and write it in all its variations. Then, you will expand your vocabulary, acquire the skills to construct sentences, and grasp simple grammatical concepts. This course is taught in English and is specifically designed for English speakers who want to learn the Persian language.


The course is listed as follows. Note that the following lessons should be watched in order, as learning and practicing each lesson requires some knowledge of the previously learned lessons and not the subsequent lessons.


Section 1: Introduction to Persian writing and reading system

Lecture 1: Introductory notes (Persian Script)

Lecture 2: Persian vowels


Section 2: Persian Alphabet, distinguishing and making new words and sentences in Persian

Lecture 3: alef

Lecture 4: be

Lecture 5: dâl

Lecture 6: mim

Lecture 7: sin

Lecture 8: te

Lecture 9: re

Lecture 10: nun

Lecture 11: ze

Lecture 12: shin

Lecture 13: yâ

Lecture 14: kâf

Lecture 15: vâv

Lecture 16: pe

Lecture 17: gâf

Lecture 18: fe

Lecture 19: khe

Lecture 20: ghâf

Lecture 21: lâm

Lecture 22: jim

Lecture 23: he

Lecture 24: hâ

Lecture 25: che

Lecture 26: zhe

Lecture 27: sâd

Lecture 28: eyn

Lecture 29: se

Lecture 30: zâd

Lecture 31: tâ

Lecture 32: gheyn

Lecture 33: zâ

Lecture 34: zâl

Lecture 35: khâ


Section 3: The Conclusion

Lecture 36: The Conclusion

Lecture 37: Follow-up Lecture


Throughout the course, each lesson will provide you with video-based materials dealing with pronunciation and reading and writing practice, accompanied by exercises on distinguishing Persian letters and sounds and using them in reading, listening, and translation tasks. This comprehensive approach ensures that you receive a well-rounded learning experience to prepare for more advanced levels in the Persian language.

Who this course is for:

  • The course is useful for various types of learners around the world ranging from those who desire to learn Farsi language from scratch to those intending to improve their skills and knowledge of this language from conversational viewpoint.