This course offers a comprehensive introduction to Persian, designed for very beginners. Over nine sessions you’ll learn essential vocabulary, greetings, simple sentence structures, and everyday conversation skills. The course also explores key aspects of Persian culture, providing important context for the language you’ll be learning. Whether you are planning to travel to Iran, reconnect with heritage, or simply enjoy learning a new language, this course will give you a strong foundation to build upon.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-To-Face

TEXTBOOK

• Tutor supplied material

COURSE OUTLINE

• Introduction to Persian script and pronunciation; understanding the alphabet
• Basic greetings, introductions, and polite expressions
• Essential vocabulary: family, professions, and personal information
• Numbers, telling time, and basic counting
• Talking about daily activities: verbs and simple sentences
• Food and dining vocabulary; ordering in a restaurant
• Travel-related language: directions, transportation, booking accommodation
• Expressing likes, dislikes, and simple opinions
• Review and practice: short dialogues, cultural tips, and preparing for next-level learning

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Recognize and correctly pronounce the Persian alphabet and basic vocabulary.
2. Engage in simple conversations using appropriate greetings, questions, and phrases.
3. Understand and apply basic grammatical structures for forming short sentences.
4. Develop essential communication skills for travel and everyday scenarios.
5. Appreciate cultural aspects influencing the Persian language and communication styles.

Suggested Reading:
Colloquial Persian (Routledge: 2014), ISBN: 978-0415778242 

Complete Modern Persian (Farsi) (Teach Yourself: 2010), ISBN: 978-1444105489