Farsi (Persian) for Beginners: Mastering Conversational Farsi (Free MP3 Audio Disc included)

"Farsi for Beginners is designed for anyone who wants to speak and understand Farsi quickly and easily. After just a few weeks you'll be able to form and understand short sentences, express your basic needs, and read and write Farsi signs and menus and write simple words. This is the perfect book to use when traveling to Iran for business or pleasure, or when learning to interact with the millions of Persians living outside the country today."--Back cover.;Intro; Copyright; Contents; To the Learner; Introduction; How to Use This Book; Transliteration Conventions; Farsi Scripts; Chapter 1 Greetings; 1.1 Conversation: Meeting the Rahmatis; 1.2 Formal vs Colloquial: Words from the Conversation; 1.3 Let's Talk; 1.4 The Letters Alef, Lām, Sin, and Mim; 1.5 Let's Write; 1.6 Cultural Insight: Emotional Expressions; 1.7 Vocabulary; 1.8 Grammar Point: The Verb (to be) Boodan; 1.9 Poem; 1.10 Exercises; Chapter 2 Transportation; 2.1 Conversation: In the Taxi; 2.2 Formal vs Colloquial: Words from the Conversation; 2.3 Let's Talk. Intro Copyright Contents To the Learner Introduction How to Use This Book Transliteration Conventions Farsi Scripts Chapter 1 Greetings 1.1 Conversation: Meeting the Rahmatis 1.2 Formal vs Colloquial: Words from the Conversation 1.3 Let's Talk 1.4 The Letters Alef, Lām, Sin, and Mim 1.5 Let's Write 1.6 Cultural Insight: Emotional Expressions 1.7 Vocabulary 1.8 Grammar Point: The Verb (to be) Boodan 1.9 Poem 1.10 Exercises Chapter 2 Transportation 2.1 Conversation: In the Taxi 2.2 Formal vs Colloquial: Words from the Conversation 2.3 Let's Talk. 2.4 The Letters Jim, Che, Heh, and Khe2.5 Let's Write 2.6 Cultural Insight: Every car can be a taxi 2.7 Vocabulary 2.8 Grammar Point: Personal Pronouns 2.9 Proverb of the Day: The "tārof " may or may not come 2.10 Exercises Chapter 3 Phone Calls 3.1 Conversation: Arranging a Dinner Party 3.2 Formal vs Colloquial: Words from the Conversation 3.3 Let's Talk 3.4 Short and Long Vowels, and the Letters Dāl and Zāl 3.5 Let's Write 3.6 Cultural Insight: Iranian Phone Calls 3.7 Vocabulary 3.8 Grammar Point: When, Where, What, Why and How 3.9 Expression of the Day: Your steps on my eyes. 3.10 ExercisesChapter 4 Months and Seasons 4.1 Conversation: When and Where 4.2 Formal vs Colloquial: Words from the Conversation 4.3 Let's Talk 4.4 The Letters Re, Zeh, Zheh, Kāf, and Gāf 4.5 Let's Write 4.6 Cultural Insight: Spring and the Iranian New Year 4.7 Vocabulary 4.8 Grammar Point: Days of the Week, Months, and Seasons 4.9 Song of the Day 4.10 Exercises Chapter 5 Dinner Table Customs 5.1 Conversation: Souvenirs 5.2 Formal vs Colloquial: Words from the Conversation 5.3 Let's Talk 5.4 The Letters Beh, Peh, Teh, Seh, Noon, and Shin 5.5 Let's Write. 5.6 Cultural Insight: Tablecloth5.7 Vocabulary 5.8 Grammar Point: Imperatives 5.9 Poem of the Day 5.10 Exercises Chapter 6 Commerce 6.1 Conversation: At the Bank 6.2 Formal vs Colloquial: Words from the Conversation 6.3 Let's Talk 6.4 The Letters Feh, Ghāf, Eyn, Gheyn, and Heh 6.5 Let's Write 6.6 Cultural Insight: Bargaining 6.7 Vocabulary 6.8 Grammar Point: Farsi Numbers 6.9 Proverb of the Day: The person who is honest in dealing with money is a partner to everyone's wealth 6.10 Exercises Chapter 7 Emotions 7.1 Conversation: Grandmother's Grave. 7.2 Formal vs Colloquial: Words from the Conversation7.3 Let's Talk 7.4 The Diacritical Marks Tashdid and Tanvin and the Letters Sād, Zād, Tā, and Zā 7.5 Let's Write 7.6 Cultural Insight: Water and "Matter" 7.7 Vocabulary 7.8 Grammar Point: The Past Tense 7.9 Expression of the Day: "In God's name, I die" 7.10 Exercises Answer Key English-Farsi Glossary Farsi-English Glossary Audio Tracklist/Photo Credits. Perfect for self-studiers or students, this Farsi language education book takes a user-friendly and clear approach.

Farsi is the language of Persia (present-day Iran)--the mellifluous mother tongue of famed 13th-century poet Rumi, whose works are still among the best-selling poems in America today. Farsi for Beginners is a complete language course by experienced teacher Dr. Saeid Atoofi which can help you to speak the language and understand this beautiful work of art in its original, as well as open doors to Persian culture.

Whether for pleasure, travel or business, language learners will find these lessons clear and easy to follow. By the end of this course, you'll be able to understand short sentences, express your basic needs, and read and write the 32-letter Farsi alphabet.

Farsi for Beginners contains the following essential features:

• Downloadable native-speaker audio recordings help you to pronounce Farsi accurately.
• Dialogues and stories about a family traveling to contemporary Iran.
• Idioms, sayings and poems introducing you to the cultures in which Farsi is used.
• Extensive exercises with answer keys to guide your learning process.
• Photos and insider cultural tips teach you about Persian culture.

Nearly one million Iranian-Americans live in the U.S. today, and a part of Los Angeles is referred to as "Tehrangeles". Farsi is also considered a "critically needed" language by the U.S. government. Learning Persian with Farsi for Beginners and its accompanying audio disc, can open opportunities for travel, for work, or simply to meet new people and understand their lives in a totally new way. Perfect for self-studiers or students, this Farsi language education book takes a user-friendly and clear approach. Farsi is the language of Persia (present-day Iran)-the mellifluous mother tongue of famed 13th-century poet Rumi, whose works are still among the best-selling poems in America today. Farsi for Beginners is a complete language course by experienced teacher Dr. Saeid Atoofi which can help you to speak the language and understand this beautiful work of art in its original, as well as open doors to the Persian culture that is so popular in America today. Whether for pleasure, travel or business, language learners will find these lessons clear and easy to follow. By the end of this course, you'll be able to understand short sentences, express your basic needs, and read and write the 32-letter Farsi alphabet. Farsi for Beginners contains the following essential features: - Native-speaker audio recordings help you to pronounce Farsi accurately. - Dialogues and stories about a family traveling to contemporary Iran. - Idioms, sayings and poems introducing you to the cultures in which Farsi is used. - Extensive exercises with answer keys to guide your learning process. - Photos and insider cultural tips teach you about Persian culture. Nearly one million Iranian-Americans live in the U.S. today, and a part of Los Angeles is referred to as "Tehrangeles". Farsi is also considered a "critically needed" language by the U.S. government. Learning Persian with Farsi for Beginners and its accompanying audio disc, can open opportunities for travel, for work, or simply to meet new people and understand their lives in a totally new way Perfect for self-studiers or students, this Farsi language education book takes a user-friendly and clear approach. Farsi is the language of Persia (present-day Iran)—the mellifluous mother tongue of famed 13th-century poet Rumi, whose works are still among the best-selling poems in America today. Farsi for Beginners is a complete language course by experienced teacher Dr. Saeid Atoofi which can help you to speak the language and understand this beautiful work of art in its original, as well as open doors to Persian culture. Whether for pleasure, travel or business, language learners will find these lessons clear and easy to follow. By the end of this course, you'll be able to understand short sentences, express your basic needs, and read and write the 32-letter Farsi alphabet. Farsi for Beginners contains the following essential features: Downloadable native-speaker audio recordings help you to pronounce Farsi accurately. Dialogues and stories about a family traveling to contemporary Iran. Idioms, sayings and poems introducing you to the cultures in which Farsi is used. Extensive exercises with answer keys to guide your learning process. Photos and insider cultural tips teach you about Persian culture. Nearly one million Iranian-Americans live in the U.S. today, and a part of Los Angeles is referred to as "Tehrangeles". Farsi is also considered a "critically needed" language by the U.S. government. Learning Persian with Farsi for Beginners and its accompanying audio disc, can open opportunities for travel, for work, or simply to meet new people and understand their lives in a totally new way. Perfect for self-studiers or students, this Farsi language education book takes a user-friendly and distinct approach. Farsi is the language of Persia (present-day Iran)the mellifluous mother tongue of famed 13th-century poet Rumi, whose works are still among the best-selling poems in America today. Farsi for Beginners is a complete language course by experienced teacher Dr. Saeid Atoofi which can help you to speak the language and understand this beautiful work of art in its original, as well as open doors to Persian culture. Whether for pleasure, travel or business, language learners will find these lessons clear and easy to follow. By the end of this course, you'll be able to understand short sentences, express your basic needs, and read and write the 32-letter Farsi alphabet. Farsi for Beginners contains the following essential features: Native-speaker audio recordings help you to pronounce Farsi accurately. Dialogues and stories about a family traveling to contemporary Iran. Idioms, sayings and poems introducing you to the cultures in which Farsi is used. Extensive exercises with answer keys to guide your learning process. Photos and insider cultural tips teach you about Persian culture. Nearly one million Iranian-Americans live in the U.S. today, and a part of Los Angeles is referred to as "Tehrangeles." Farsi is also considered a "critically needed" language by the U.S. government. Learning Persian with Farsi for Beginners and its accompanying audio disc, can open opportunities for travel, for work, or just to meet new people and understand their lives in a new way.