Discover the Joy of Persian
Persian Language and Literature for All.

🧭 For Complete Beginners

🧩 For Core Language Courses (A1–B1)

🌸 Why This Matters

Yes! The first lesson of each course is a live demo, no signup required. It’s a great way to experience our teaching style and see how effective our courses are before committing.

Absolutely! We offer a flat 15% group discount on all our courses and workshops — perfect for partners, families, classmates, or colleagues learning Persian together.

To enjoy this discount, simply use code GP15 at checkout.

We believe learning a new language is more fun and rewarding when shared with loved ones. Let us know how we can help your group embark on this exciting journey together!

If you’re representing an entire classroom, institution, or organization and would like to discuss an ongoing collaboration, please contact us directly for a personalized arrangement.

That’s an excellent question! Our self-paced courses are designed to immerse you in Persian through meaningful practice, which is the most effective way to build a natural, lasting foundation.

However, we understand that sometimes you just need a direct answer to get “unstuck.” That’s why we offer two flexible support options:

Option 1: Personalized Learning Modules (PLMs)

If you have a single, specific question—whether it’s about a tricky grammar point, a cultural nuance, or feedback on a short piece of writing—you can request a PLM. Dr. Leila will personally record a short video or audio answer (typically 2-5 minutes) tailored exactly to your question.

• How it Works: You submit your question using the request form. Our team reviews it to make sure it’s a good fit for the PLM format. We then email you a confirmation and a simple payment link. After payment, you’ll receive a link to your private, custom-made module within 2-3 business days.
• Pricing: Additional modules can be requested anytime for a small fee.
  • Tier 1 – Standard Question: €5 (Covers: Grammar, Vocabulary, Cultural Notes)
  • Tier 2 – Complex Request: €10 (Covers: Feedback on a Short Text, max 150 words)

To get started, just fill out the form below.

Option 2: Live Workshops and 1-on-1 Classes

For interactive, in-depth guidance, our live sessions are the ideal choice. Think of the self-paced course as your practice gym and the live workshops as your personal coaching sessions—where you get real-time feedback and direct access to an expert for more comprehensive discussions.

A course is a self-paced, online program you can do anytime on your own schedule. A workshop is a complete package that includes a self-paced course as a gift, plus a series of scheduled, live group classes on Zoom led by Dr. Leila Seyedghasem. Think of the course as your practice gym and the workshop as your live coaching sessions.

That’s an excellent question. The flood of free resources can be overwhelming, and while tools like YouTube, apps, and podcasts are fantastic supplements, they often provide a fragmented learning experience. You might learn a word here and a grammar rule there, but it’s very difficult to build a solid, comprehensive foundation.

The “right choice” depends on your learning goals. Our courses are designed to solve the exact problem of fragmentation. Here’s how Joy of Persian is different:

1. A Structured, Academic Path: Instead of random videos, our courses (like Let’s Learn Persian! A1 & A2) provide a structured, step-by-step curriculum.This is a complete learning experience designed for deep comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and practical exercises—a clear path from one level to the next.
2. Unmatched Expertise: Our courses are developed by Dr. Leila Seyedghasem, our co-founder with over 9+ years of online university teaching experience. She is a recipient of prestigious honors, including the Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Award and Iran’s Book of the Year Award. You aren’t learning from a hobbyist; you are learning from a distinguished, professional educator who has taught at the university level.
3. Authentic Audio (Dual-Audio, Never AI): Immerse yourself in real Persian from day one with professionally recorded native voices—never AI. Our unique dual-audio system lets you practice both 🔵Formal Persian (news, speeches) and 🔴Spoken Persian (everyday talk) side by side, helping you master natural pronunciation and listening skills.
4. A Feature for Every Step of Your Journey: Our platform is built on proven instructional design principles to give you the right tools at the right time. As you progress, you unlock new features specific to your learning stage:
   • • Tier 1: Core Experience: All courses are built on a core foundation of expert-led curriculum, authentic human audio, interactive exercises (based on text, audio, and quizzes), and flexible self-paced learning, backed by a free preview and a 14-day money-back guarantee.
     • Tier 2: Foundation Essentials: Our foundational language courses (A1-B1) add essential tools, including a clear roadmap and our unique side-by-side audio tracks to help you master both Formal and Spoken Persian.
     • Tier 3: Advanced Study Tools: Advanced literature and thematic courses unlock powerful academic tools, such as synchronized audio & text, in-depth reading guides with built-in definitions, and rich visual/historical archives.

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5. Beyond Language—Into Literature: Most apps stop at basic vocabulary. We are one of the few platforms that take you from learning the language to truly appreciating the culture. We offer in-depth courses on literary masterpieces like Sa’di’s Golestan and the Rubaiyat of Khayyam, taught with the same academic rigor.
6. A Clear Path to Mastery: We offer different ways to learn based on your needs:
   • Async Courses: Perfect for self-paced, structured learning.
   • Live Workshops: For those who want to combine the async course material with live, interactive “flipped classroom” sessions led directly by Dr. Seyedghasem.
   • 1-on-1 Classes: For a fully personalized, guided experience.

This course is the right choice for you if:

• You feel overwhelmed by scattered resources and crave a clear, structured, A-to-Z learning program.
• You value learning from a highly qualified, award-winning university instructor.
• Your goal isn’t just to “learn some Farsi” but to build a deep, lasting connection with Persian language, culture, and classical literature.
• You want a complete system of lessons, exercises, and comprehension tasks, not just isolated videos.

We invite you to explore our free demos (No Signup Required) to get a feel for our teaching style. We believe you’ll immediately see the depth and quality that set our formal courses apart.

No, our courses do not include transliteration (or “Finglish”). This is a deliberate pedagogical choice we’ve made to ensure our students’ long-term success.

While it can feel like a helpful safety net at first, transliteration quickly becomes a “crutch” that actively prevents fluency. It trains your brain to look for English letters instead of engaging with the beautiful Persian script. This means you’ll always struggle to read anything in the real world, from a simple menu to a book of poetry.

We are confident you don’t need that crutch.

Our entire method is designed to make learning the Persian script itself fast, intuitive, and enjoyable. Features like our Multi-Sensory Flashcards are built to connect the sound of the word (from native speakers) directly to the shape of the Persian text. This builds a strong, direct foundation for true reading from day one.

We believe the best way to learn Persian is to learn Persian. If you’re new to the script, our Effortless Persian: Learn Persian with Rumi is the perfect starting point and is designed to get you reading confidently in a very short time.

While we don’t have a gamified app like Duolingo (which, by the way, doesn’t currently offer Persian), Joy of Persian focuses on a deep, structured, and joyful learning experience that’s just as engaging—without relying on game mechanics.

Our core courses, such as Let’s Learn Persian! (A1), offer a university-level curriculum presented in an intuitive, interactive format. You’ll explore over 140 interactive exercises—including drag-and-drop matching, word search puzzles, and instant-feedback quizzes—that make learning feel fun and rewarding.

To help you build vocabulary naturally, you’ll also get over 160 interactive flashcards featuring Persian text, native audio, and English translation—designed to engage your eyes, ears, and memory all at once.

With dual audio tracks for formal and spoken Persian, clear progress tracking, and cultural immersion woven into each lesson, our platform makes learning both meaningful and motivating.

It’s perfect for beginners. You can even try the first lesson for free, no signup required.

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