The Persian language

Persian belongs to the Iranian language family. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan. It is important in other countries too, however. Among them are Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Bahrain, Iraq and India. Persian is the native language of approximately 70 million people. An additional 50 million people speak it as a second language. Different dialects are spoken depending on the region. In Iran, the Teheran dialect is considered the standard spoken language. In addition, the official written language of Persian also has to be learned. The Persian semiotic system is a variation of the Arabic alphabet. Persian contains no noun markers. There are also no grammatical genders. In the past Persian was the most important common language of the Orient. When you study Persian you quickly discover a fascinating culture. And Persian literature is among the most significant literary traditions in the world.

Learn Persian from your native language with our method “book2” (books in 2 languages)

“Persian for beginners” is a language course that we offer free of charge. Advanced students can also refresh and deepen their knowledge. No registration is required and you can learn anonymously. The course includes 100 clearly structured lessons. You can set your learning pace.First you will learn the basics of the language. Example dialogs help you speak the foreign language. No previous knowledge of Persian grammar is required. You will learn commonly used Persian sentences and can communicate immediately in various situations. Learn Persian during your commute, lunch break or workout. You can start immediately and will quickly achieve your learning goals.

Learn Persian with the Android and iPhone app «50 languages»

With these apps you can learn more than 50 languages on Android phones and tablets and iPhones and iPads. The apps include 100 free lessons to help you learn and communicate effectively in Persian. Practice your language skills using the tests and games in the apps. Use our free «book2» audio files to listen to native speakers of Persian and improve your pronunciation! You can easily download all audios in your native language and Persian as MP3 files. After downloading you can also learn offline.

Text book - Persian for beginners

If you prefer to learn Persian using printed materials, you can buy the book Persian for beginners. You can buy it in any bookstore or online at Amazon.

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