Dear friends and learners of Persian language and culture,
At Joy of Persian, our mission is to make the beauty of Persian accessible—whether you’re discovering your roots, deepening academic interests, or simply falling in love with the poetry of Rumi and Sa’di.
Today, we’re thrilled to share three important milestones that reflect our growth, gratitude, and unwavering belief that Persian belongs to everyone.
💸 Lower Prices for Core Courses — Now Just €100
We’ve reduced our Core Course prices (A1–A2) from €250 to €100 to make it easier for you to begin your Persian journey.
Other Offerings (still premium, no price increase): While our market research suggested we could increase prices for our thematic courses, literature courses, workshops, 1-on-1 classes, and lectures due to their premium quality, we’ve chosen to keep these prices unchanged. Our focus is on building a welcoming community, not creating barriers.
đź’ˇ Why the Change?
We’ve heard your feedback loud and clear, and we’re committed to acting on it. Last year, we faced challenges with zero sales, and one of our current students from the “Persian Language with Rumi’s Masnavi” workshop said our A1 course is very expensive at €250. The zero sales and this feedback prompted us to conduct thorough market research, which revealed that our previous pricing for core A1-A2 courses created hurdles. That feedback stayed with us. So we did some homework—and discovered:
- €250 was a major barrier for many first-time learners
- It created the impression that all our offerings were expensive
- It made it harder for people to discover the richness of what we offer
By reducing the Core Course price to €100, we’re making it easier for you to start—and to stay with us through advanced materials, workshops, and literature courses.
🙏 Honoring Our First Donor & Workshop
We’re proud to share that our very first donor, Mr. Shivpreet Singh of the DhunAnand Foundation, generously contributed $1,000 to support the creation of our workshop: Persian Lessons Through Rumi’s Masnavi.
In fact, because this workshop introduces learners to the Persian alphabet alongside Neynameh, it also inspired us to move forward with a long-awaited idea: our standalone Persian Alphabet (Script) course.
This course has been in the planning stages for nearly two years, and thanks to the momentum from this workshop, we’re finally bringing it to life. We hope to have it completed and available by summer 2025.
💫 Let’s Learn Persian—Together!
Whether you’re starting with basic vocabulary or diving into Rumi’s Masnavi, we’ve created something special for you. Explore courses, join live workshops, or listen to timeless lectures.
👉 Join our Donors and Help Us Grow
If you believe in making Persian more accessible, you can help too.
Become a Donor and directly support future courses, free content, and scholarships for learners worldwide.
With warmth,
The Joy of Persian Team
