10+ Fun and Effective Persian Courses Online
Find your perfect path to fluency and cultural connection with our expert-led, self-paced programs. Select a category below to begin your journey.
Meet Our Cofounder and Lead Course Developer:
Dr. Leila Seyedghasem
Dr. Leila Seyedghasem, PhD in Persian Language and Literature from the University of Tehran, brings over a decade of passion and expertise to Joy of Persian as our cofounder and lead course developer. With more than 4,700 lessons taught to international students and lectures at top universities like Shahid Beheshti, she’s crafted our courses to make Persian accessible, engaging, and culturally immersive.
Key Highlights:
- Award-winning author of textbooks used worldwide, including “Sa’di” and “Mosques of Iran.”
- Recipient of Iran’s Book of the Year Award and the Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Award for her groundbreaking work in Persian rhetoric.
- Co-founder of the Literary Map of Iran, connecting learners to Iran’s rich heritage.
Driven by a belief in Persian’s global beauty, Leila designs every course to foster real connections—whether you’re a beginner mastering the alphabet or diving into classical poetry. Join her on this journey to fluency and cultural discovery.
Explore her full academic journey, publications, and teaching philosophy in detail:
If this sounds like you…
…then your journey begins here.
Choose Your Learning Path:
Dive into Our Course Categories
Whether you’re mastering the alphabet, building comprehensive language skills, or exploring rich literary traditions, Joy of Persian offers a dedicated course category designed for your unique goals. Click on a card below to discover detailed programs within each area.
Master the Persian Alphabet
Your gateway to Persian
Start your journey from the very beginning. Learn to read and write Persian with foundational courses designed for absolute beginners.
Core Persian Language
The Proven Structured Path
Build a strong foundation in Persian with our structured A1 and A2 core language programs, designed for systematic progress.
Beyond the Core
Thematic Persian Language
Expand your Farsi skills through engaging cultural and thematic courses like Damavand, Saadi, and Mosques of Iran.
Persian Literature Courses
Wisdom of The Masters
Delve into the rich world of classical and modern Persian texts with expert guidance. Perfect for academics and literature enthusiasts.
A Feature for Every Step of Your Journey
All our Persian language and literature courses are crafted based on proven instructional design principles to ensure an effective and engaging experience. They share a foundation of powerful core features, and as you progress, you’ll unlock additional tools designed for each specific stage of your learning.
Tier 1: Core Experience
Included in All Courses
Tier 2: Foundation Essentials
Specifically for our Core courses (A1-B1 Levels)
Tier 3: Advanced Study Tools
Available in Beyond the Core and Persian Literature courses
These features are the foundation of all our courses, designed with one primary goal: to offer the best Persian courses online by creating a truly comprehensive learning experience. This is why our students don’t just learn—they thrive.
Why Learners Choose Joy of Persian
We believe learning Persian should be both joyful and profound. Since 2015, Leila’s unique, culture-first approach has guided students worldwide on their learning journey. But don’t just take our word for it—hear directly from our community.
David
Well-Curated Lessons
I’ve really enjoyed my lessons with Dr. Leila over the past few months. She is extremely patient and easy to talk to, which makes the lessons very approachable and enjoyable. I also appreciate the well-curated homework lessons she provides through her website, so I have something to work on outside of class too.
Jesse
Outstanding Skill and Erudition
Leila is an outstanding teacher, experienced in all areas of instruction: conversation, grammar, and enough cultural background to help her students grasp the significance of what they’re learning. She also makes lessons very enjoyable!
Victoria
Understanding the Beauty of Persian Culture
Not only does she help me with the technical aspects of the language learning, she makes me understand and appreciate deeper the complexity and beauty of Persian culture and literature.
Start Your Free Access
Experience our teaching method firsthand. Try a free lesson from any course below to see what makes our approach different.
Effortless Persian: Learn Persian with Rumi
Let’s Learn Persian (A1): The Fun and Effective Way
Let’s Learn Persian! (A2): Share Simple Stories and Everyday Experiences
Damavand: An Intermediate Persian Reading Practice Adventure
