29 Resources to Learn Persian for Free
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Omniglot - Persian
Basic overview of the language and its writing system.
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MyLanguages - Persian
"A well-designed site with interactive tutorials for everything from audio lessons to Persian – English dictionary."
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PersianDee
More than 30 lessons with audio, alphabet, tests, colloquial Persian and texts.
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Persian Learner's Dictionary
"This is an online dictionary designed and developed by Dr. Peyman Nojoumian for elementary learners of the Persian language. Enter an English, Persian or phonetic form of a word to get its basic equivalent, pronunciation, picture as well as an example showing the usage of the vocabulary in an authentic context."
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Learn101 - Persian
"This website provides lessons for many languages including Persian. All Persian learning lessons contain audio. The lessons offer a general review of simple grammar rules, common phrases, and vocabulary lists."
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Forvo - Persian
A collection of Farsi words pronounced by native speakers (over 67.000 words so far)
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CefeDenj
"A 14-episode video series about a series of friends running a Cafe, specifically designed for language learners, and with good production value. It was produced by the Department for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Austin Texas."
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Tehran Podcast Directory
Persian podcasts.
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TED Talks - Persian
TED Talks in Persian.
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Storytime Farsi
"This is a great resource for practicing the language, while also being exposed to actual Persian books. The conversion from books to video are carefully and tastefully done. The content varies in terms of difficulty - there are both materials for absolute beginners, as well as somewhat more advanced stories."
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Reza Nazari
"Man i really recommend a channel called reza nazari he is a teacher for more than 7 years i think, and he uploads videos every day reviewing different content from a book he wrote loaded with 100 conversations (the book is free). His channel is really good i learned the alphabet in two days with his help, he teaches the written and spoken form so you will have a vast vocabulary and decent knowledge of farsi"
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r/learnfarsi
"A place to learn and discuss Farsi as well as Iranian culture."
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r/farsi
A subreddit for Persian learners.
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PersianPod101
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Persian of Iran Today
Persian course from University of Texas with audio files
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Persian Language Online
"Produced by a charity tasked with promiting Persian language learning, this website offers both apps designed for children, but also a very large set of carefully produced, short animation videos that come with an English translation, a glossary and dialogue sheets. They are ordered by increasing difficulty, and as such they are quite suitable as source material for self-study."
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Persian Grammar Videos
Persian Grammar Youtube playlist.
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Livelingua - Persian
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Linguanaut
"This site offers Farsi (Persian) lessons online, from Phrases, Persian Alphabet, Numbers, Adjectives, Words, Farsi Vocabulary and Farsi Translation used in Iran. Most of the lessons contain expressions used for the everyday life conversations; through them you can learn how to say specific sentences."
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Learn Persian Online
"Persian learning resources for students, teachers, and learners. It has tons of grammar, vocabulary and video lessons for you to practice vocabulary, phrases and conversations."
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Jahanshiri
Arguably the best resource for learning Persian grammar.
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IMVbox
Watch Iranian movies for free.
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Gooya
A list of Iranian news websites
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Field support - Persian
Persian language survival kit.
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Easypersian
"There are over 100 lessons on this website. It includes Persian Alphabet, common Persian phrases, proverbs, slang expressions, and other language learning resources. The site is not the fanciest or most beautiful website, but with lots to see and use and no advertising."
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Chai and Conversation
"This website provides free 15-20 minute podcast lessons to help make learning Persian easier. The podcast lessons provides common Persian words and phrases. You can listen to these podcasts anywhere- on a walk, at the gym, or in the car."
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Awesome Farsi School
Even more links sorted by categories and with better descriptions :)
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Aparatkids
The kids section of the aforementioned.
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Aparat
An Iranian version of Youtube.
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About the Persian Language
Persian, also known as Farsi, is an ancient and widely spoken language primarily used in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. It belongs to the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family.
There are approximately 110 million speakers of Persian worldwide. It serves as the official language of Iran and is also widely spoken by the Persian-speaking communities in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and other countries with Persian diaspora.
The origins of Persian can be traced back to Old Persian, which was spoken during the Achaemenid Empire in the 6th century BCE. Over the centuries, Persian has evolved and absorbed influences from Arabic, Turkic, and other neighboring languages, shaping its vocabulary and grammar.
Persian has a rich literary tradition, with notable works dating back to ancient times. Persian poetry, especially from the medieval period, is highly regarded and has influenced many other poetic traditions in the region. The renowned Persian poet Rumi is widely celebrated for his mystical poetry.
One interesting aspect of Persian is its writing system, which uses a modified form of the Arabic script. However, unlike Arabic, Persian is written with additional letters and different pronunciation rules.
Persian has contributed significantly to fields such as literature, philosophy, science, and art throughout history. It has also influenced other languages in the region, including Urdu in South Asia and Tajik in Central Asia.
Due to the Persian-speaking diaspora and the influence of Persian literature and culture, the language is also studied and appreciated by people around the world. Persian has been recognized as a language of art, diplomacy, and cultural exchange.
In addition to being spoken, Persian is also used in various media, including literature, music, films, and online content. It serves as a strong marker of cultural identity for Persian speakers and plays a vital role in the preservation and expression of their heritage.