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Brief Intro
Perhaps best known as the native language of Iran, more than 91 million people speak Persian as their first language. It is most often associated with Farsi, although it sometimes goes by different names, depending on the country, such as Dari or Tajik.
In the interest of simplicity, any resources for Dari or Tajik will be listed on this page, at least for now.
Online Communities
I have not found many communities, but there are at least two subreddits devoted to learning Farsi.
Apps
The following apps have Persian content available:
Rating About BNR Languages Beginner friendly lessons. Each language has its own app. Platforms BNR is available on the following […]
Rating About Clozemaster Clozemaster focuses on contextual learning through fill-in-the-blank occlusion tests. Even the free version offers explanations for each […]
Rating About Gorbeh Gorbeh is a series of four different Farsi language learning apps. Gorbeh – Farsi for Kids is […]
Rating About Mango Languages Adaptive learning, clear explanations, and useful speaking exercises set this program apart. There are some limitations. […]
Online Learning Resources
There are a surprising number of free resources available, depending upon your learning style, and some great paid ones, as well.
Online Classes and Tutors
LingQ is primarily a language learning app, but they also offer live tutoring. As such, we are categorizing it as […]
About Italki One-on-one tutors, single group classes, and group courses for more than 150 languages. Discounts No discounts were found […]
About Preply 1-on-1 tutors for a variety of languages and at multiple price points (varies by tutor). Per their site: […]
Online Resources
- Persian Language Online (alphabet, numbers, poetry)
- University of Texas at Austin (comprehensive)
- Tatoeba (Community-Translated Sentences)
Online Classes
- Persian Language Online (free and paid courses)
- Easy Persian (free, some popup ads)
- Learn Persian with Majid ($11/mo on Patreon; some available for individual purchase)
- Chai and Conversation (prices range from $12 – $35/mo; periodically offer 6-week bootcamp with free trial of $35 level)
- Anki (flash card program)
Online Textbooks
- Persian of Today (free online textbooks, also from University of Texas at Austin)
- Basic Persian (free online textbook from University of Michigan)
Video Tutorials
One of the best resources I’ve found so far is this YouTube playlist from Majid Olyaei. (His excellent and frequently updated Patreon is listed in the Online Classes section.)
Another learning playlist called “Learn Persian, Have Fun”.
Farsi / Persian Arabic Alphabet Letters (old but good)
Alphabet Videos (Persian Language Online)
Beginner-Level Dialogues (Persian Language Online)
Elementary-Level Lessons (Persian Language Online)
Intermediate-Level Dialogues (Persian Language Online)
Persian Handwriting (Persian Language Online)
Persian Grammar Videos (FC LangMedia)
Unable to embed, but you can watch it on YouTube.
Comprehensible Input
Audio Pronunciation
You can listen to native Farsi speakers pronounce words and phrases on Forvo.
Music
This is a Learn Persian with Songs playlist (by Majid Olyaei, who is referenced elsewhere on here).
Podcasts
Learn Persian by Podgap
Chai and Conversation
Persian Pod 101 (some free, mostly paid)
PersianPod101 is a program by InnovativeLanguage.com
Books
Most books on Persian are oddly expensive, but you can find some inexpensive used books, such as the one by Leila Moshiri, which is no longer in print. The following new books are available on Persian / Farsi (a few have downloadable audio):
For Adults
Farsi for Beginners: The Ultimate Step by Step Guide to Learning Farsi Language
List Price :
Offer: 19.98
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Learn to Speak Farsi in 30 Days: The Only Essential Book You Need to Start Speaking Farsi
List Price :
Offer: 19.98
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Beginner’s Persian (Iranian Farsi) with Online Audio (Hippocrene Beginner's)
List Price :
Offer: 16.29
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1000 Most Common Farsi Phrases: Essential Expressions for Communicating in Farsi
New starting from: 14.95
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Discounts may be available with Audible membership, as applicable.
Everyday Persian for Beginners – 400 Actions & Activities: Beginner Persian
New starting from: 3.4
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Learn Persian: Level 1 – Introduction to Persian, Volume 1: Lessons 1-25
List Price :
Offer: 10.6
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Learn Persian – Level 2: Absolute Beginner Persian: Volume 1: Lessons 1-25
List Price :
Offer: 10.23
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Reading and Writing
Stories and Folk Tales
My Mother's Persian Stories: Folk tales for all ages in English and Farsi
New starting from: 20.00
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My First Bilingual Book – Farsi/English: Picture book with 250+ words of everyday life
New starting from: 29.99
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