Find your perfect path to fluency and cultural connection with our expert-led, self-paced programs. Select a category below to begin your journey.
If this sounds like you…
You’re in love with a Persian speaker and want to connect deeply with their family and culture.
You want to connect with your family’s heritage, but feel locked out by the script.
You’re a student or researcher who needs a structured, academic path to master original texts.
You love Persian culture and poetry, but feel you’re missing the true meaning in translation.
…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.
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
Expert-Led Curriculum: Led by Dr. Leila Seyedghasem, PhD and award-winning author, with support from our team of top Persian language and literature specialists.
Flexible Learning for Your Busy Life: Learn anytime, anywhere with our mobile-first design.
Authentic Voice (Human, Not AI): Learn authentic pronunciation from native speakers.
Interactive Exercises: Actively practice what you’ve learned with instant feedback.
Track Your Progress: Stay motivated by monitoring your lesson completion.
Free Lesson Preview: Try before you buy. The first lesson of every course is free and requires no signup—experience our teaching style before you commit.
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee: Enroll risk-free. If you change your mind within 14 days, you’ll receive a full refund (minus transaction fees), no questions asked.
1-Year Course Access: Pay once for a full year of access to all course materials. Learn at your own pace without the stress of monthly renewals.
Tier 2: Foundation Essentials
Specifically for our Core courses (A1-B1 Levels)
Clear Roadmap: Each course features a clear roadmap with defined learning objectives, keeping you focused, motivated, and confident on your path.
Multi-sensory Vocabulary Lists: Engage with new words using methods that cater to every learning style.
Master both Formal and Spoken Persian: Every dialogue comes with two distinct, color-coded audio tracks—Formal (blue) and Spoken (red). This side-by-side approach, paired with targeted exercises, lets you compare the two registers directly and master the flow of natural conversation.
Instant Translations: Get instant English translations beside the Persian text with a simple toggle, ensuring clarity and confidence as you learn.
Balanced Skill Development: Build a solid base with structured lessons covering essential reading and listening comprehension.
Speaking & Writing Practice: Strengthen active skills through companion workshops (e.g., Course: Let’s Learn Persian (A1) ⇒ Workshop: Let’s Learn Persian Together (A1)).
Tier 3: Advanced Study Tools
Available in Beyond the Core and Persian Literature courses
Synchronized Audio & Text: Read along with a native speaker, with text that highlights in real-time as you listen.
In-depth Reading Guides: Think of it as a mini-dictionary built right into the text. We highlight crucial new words and provide their definitions in the side notes, so you can read with confidence and never lose your flow.
Visual & Historical Archives: Go beyond the text with a curated collection of high-resolution manuscripts, illustrations, and historical photographs that bring the world of Persian culture to life.
Masterful Translations: Understand every nuance with professional, line-by-line translations of classical texts. (Included in select literature courses like Golestan of Sa’di)
Enhanced Vocabulary Bank: Search and filter effortlessly. At the same time, frequency-ranked word lists spotlight the most essential vocabulary, so you can focus on what matters most and grow your vocabulary base with ease.
Printables: Take your learning offline with beautifully designed resources to reinforce concepts.
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.
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