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Strengthen your Persian with authentic texts, cultural context, and everyday dialogues
Explore Iranian life, poetry, and traditions while mastering grammar that helps you think and communicate naturally—guided by the same trusted academic method.
🗣️ Fluent Expression 🌍 Cultural Immersion 🧠 Intermediate Grammar Mastery ❤️ Tailored for Your Growth
Conquer the Intermediate Plateau and Express Yourself with Flair
Building on the award-winning foundation that made A1 and A2 breakthroughs, this intermediate Persian course reimagines academic rigor into an interactive, self-paced adventure. With authentic native audio, translation toggles, and instant feedback, you’ll master complex grammar and express yourself with confidence—whether discussing family dynamics or cultural traditions. This is your definitive Persian language B1 level journey.
✅ Proven methodology from top scholars, now optimized for intermediate learners mastering Persian grammar lessons.
✅ Overcome hesitation: Go from A2’s dynamic narratives to B1’s sophisticated arguments and cultural insights.
Course at a Glance
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Your B1 Learning Journey: Deepening Your Understanding
Welcome to a comprehensive journey into the intricacies of Persian, designed for consistent progress and profound understanding. This path is your gateway to mastering intermediate Persian grammar and expanding your Persian vocabulary B1.
Here’s what your path includes:
📘 Course Overview
✅ 15 interactive lessons per level (A1, A2, etc.)
⏳ Flexible pace: 1 lesson per week—or go slower! No weekly deadlines.
📅 Estimated time: ~4 months at a steady rhythm
🔓 Access: Enjoy 1 full year to review and practice anytime
🌱 Weekly unlocks keep you consistent—never overwhelmed
آهسته رو، پیوسته رو
Slow and steady wins the race
Explore the Curriculum
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What Makes ‘Let’s Learn Persian’ So Effective for B1 Learners?
A Unique Approach to Learning Persian Online
Unlike generic language apps, our methodology is a complete ecosystem designed to help you master intermediate Farsi effectively. It’s a holistic and interactive approach rooted in proven academic principles, specifically tailored for the B1 learner.
We provide a Clear Roadmap with transparent learning objectives. This structure ensures a balanced development of all four language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—so you build a solid, gap-free foundation for intermediate fluency.
Turbocharge Your Persian Vocab!
Learn Persian the smart way — not by memorizing lists, but by seeing, hearing, and remembering words naturally. Each flashcard features colorful illustration or icon, Persian text, native audio, and English translation to engage every sense and make vocabulary stick.
With hundreds of interactive cards, you’ll turbocharge your Persian vocab and start recognizing words instantly in real-life contexts — from conversations to stories.
Note: /Transliteration/ isn’t included on purpose — we want you to learn Persian, not Finglish 😁
This is where theory meets practice. You’ll move beyond isolated words and learn to navigate the most common, practical situations with confidence. The B1-1 course deepens your understanding by focusing on more advanced, cultural, and complex discussions. You will move beyond everyday needs and learn to navigate nuanced social and topical conversations, including:
- Reviewing dialogues and describing personal characteristics
- Making suggestions and using exclamatory expressions (e.g., at a park)
- Handling phone calls, leaving messages, and answering the phone
- Comparing city life versus village life
- Discussing sports, favorite teams, and football
- Discussing the geography of Iran
- Using appropriate questions and answers in different social contexts
- Making and declining requests politely, and expressing regret
- Asking where someone was (e.g., “Where were you yesterday?”)
- Talking about Tehran’s museums and palaces
- Accepting requests politely (e.g., “With pleasure”)
- Discussing the poet Ferdowsi (author of the Shahnameh)
- Ordering a full meal (food, drinks, desserts) in a restaurant
- Calling a taxi agency
- Discussing the different ethnic groups of Iran
- Exchanging Nowruz (Persian New Year) greetings and discussing holiday visits
- Explaining topics and ideas in more complex sentences
- Discussing the Haft-sin table and historical sites in Shiraz
- Talking about Sizda-be-dar, Iranian dances, and sports
- Buying a mobile phone and discussing its features
- Discussing traditional arts (like Khatam-kari) and the Silk Road
- Discussing Yalda Night and the art of Persian carpets
You’ll immerse yourself in authentic Persian from day one. The course is filled with extensive audio files, all recorded by professional native speakers—never AI—to ensure you learn natural pronunciation and intonation.
And if you’re ever unsure about the Persian text? Just hit the translation toggle. The full English text will instantly appear alongside the Persian, giving you immediate clarity and support whenever you need it.
A solid foundation is built through active practice, not passive memorization.
We bring your learning to life with a rich variety of hands-on exercises designed to make concepts stick. You’ll apply what you learn through everything from completing dialogues and filling in the blanks to fun challenges like word search puzzles, listening tests, and matching games.
This engaging approach makes each lesson both effective and enjoyable, helping you strengthen your intermediate-level Persian skills.
Learn on your own schedule with a mobile-friendly platform designed for your busy life. You can visually Track Your Progress with a progress bar that marks your completed lessons, keeping you motivated as you move towards your fluency goals.
Why This B1 Persian Language Course is Your Essential Next Step
If you’ve completed A2 and are ready to move beyond conversational basics, this self-paced Persian course is your catalyst for true fluency. It’s crafted for:
Partner Learners: Express deeper emotions, share intricate stories, and engage in meaningful discussions with Iranian loved ones, mastering the nuances of Persian conversation practice intermediate.
Heritage Seekers: You’ve built a foundation, now strengthen your reading, writing, and speaking to reconnect profoundly with family, traditions like Nowruz traditions in Persian and Yalda Night in Persian, and your cultural identity.
Are a Student or Academic: Pursuing Middle Eastern studies, history, or linguistics? This course provides a formal, academically-sound deep dive into the Persian language B1 level, essential for research and scholarly engagement.
Culture Enthusiasts: You are fascinated by Iranian poetry, film, and history and wish to experience it in its original language, understanding the subtle cultural references and linguistic artistry.
We designed this online Persian course to address the common challenges intermediate learners face, ensuring your journey to advanced proficiency is smooth, logical, and profoundly rewarding.
Built on a Respected Foundation. Transformed for Online Learning.
Academic Foundation
Our core courses are built on the widely respected textbook series Fārsi Bīyāmuzīm! (Let’s Learn Persian!), authored by leading scholars from Tarbiat Modarres University, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Tehran. This ensures a learning experience that is academically rigorous, culturally rich, and trusted in universities worldwide.
Our B1 course specifically follows Fārsi Bīyāmuzīm! Book 2 (Edition 2)—an updated and refined version developed through international collaboration among Persian language educators. While the new Edition 2 audio tracks have not yet been publicly released, we’ve seamlessly integrated professionally recorded native audio from Edition 1, carefully synchronized with the revised texts.
Interactive Redesign
🎯 Clear lesson objectives & goals
🎧 Authentic Native Audio
🖱️ Interactive exercises (drag & drop, matching, …)
💡 Instant feedback
✍️ No Persian keyboard needed – redesigned input-free tasks
📚 Extra practice & multimedia learning tools
✅ Optional grammar explanations for self-learners
Start Your Free Access
Start with a free lesson from our A1 course, designed specifically for absolute beginners. Experience how our clear, step-by-step method removes the guesswork and builds your confidence from day one.
Student voices: Why choose our classes?
Boris
Still as encouraged as my very first lesson!
I think today was my 21st lesson with Leila! And I want to say I’m still as encouraged as I was during my very first lesson when Leila introduced the Persian alphabet to me! For me, Leila is a perfect teacher. Besides textbook material, Leila shares with me her own content made on various topics in audio and text format. Thus, we study formal language as well as colloquial language that Persians use in daily conversations. Another thing I’d like to mention is Leila’s true passion for teaching Persian. And that makes our lessons even more interesting and engaging. I…
David
Approachable Lessons & Well-Curated Homework
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.
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Your Journey to Mastery Continues with B2 and Beyond!
Congratulations on mastering your B1 skills! You’ve built a robust foundation and unlocked the door to a truly authentic and profound experience of the Persian language.
Persian Alphabet
– Effortless Persian: Learn Persian with Rumi
– The Complete Persian Alphabet (Coming Soon!)
→ Core Curriculum
✅ Let’s Learn Persian (A1)
✅Let’s Learn Persian (A2)
✅ Let’s Learn Persian (B1-1)
– Let’s Learn Persian (B1-2) (Coming Soon!)
→ Beyond the Core
– Damavand
– Deserts of Iran
– Mosques of Iran
– Saadi
→ Persian Literature
Classical Texts:
– Golestan of Sa’di
– Masnavi of Rumi
– Rubaiyat of Khayyam
– History of Beyhaghi
Modern Texts:
– Little Black Fish
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Your Questions, Answered
Do I need any prior knowledge of Persian to enroll in the core courses?
🧭 For Complete Beginners
If you’re new to the Persian script, begin with our free introductory mini-course:| Course | Description | Duration |
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| Effortless Persian: Learn Persian with Rumi | A short preparatory course that teaches you the Persian alphabet through poetry, audio, and visual association. | 2–3 weeks (self-paced) |
🧩 For Core Language Courses (A1–B1)
| Course | Alphabet Knowledge Required? |
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| Let’s Learn Persian! (A1) | ✅ Recommended — Focuses on communication and comprehension, not writing. |
| A2 – Let’s Learn Persian! (A2) | ✅ Required — Builds on full reading fluency developed in A1. |
| Let’s Learn Persian! (B1-1) | ✅ Required — Expands your writing and reading fluency; full script competence expected. |
🌸 Why This Matters
Learning the Persian alphabet early unlocks the beauty of the language. When you can read khorshid (خورشید) instead of “khorshid,” you don’t just see letters — you feel the rhythm, the poetry, and the emotion behind the word.✅ Summary: You don’t need to know Persian script to begin — we’ll teach it to you through meaning, music, and memory. Once you finish Effortless Persian with Rumi, you’ll read naturally and be ready to start Let’s Learn Persian! (A1) — without transliteration and without fear.
What if I already know some Persian — is this course (A1 – A2 – B1) right for me?
If you have prior knowledge of Persian, start with our free Placement Test to find the course that best matches your level. For a more personalized assessment, you can also book a private consultation with Dr. Leila Seyedghasem, who will help tailor your learning path to your goals and current skills.
Is there a free trial or introductory period available?
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.
The free trial lesson looks incredible! How can I be sure the other lessons are just as good?
We’re so glad you enjoyed the free trial! Every core lesson in this course is built on the “Fārsi bīyāmuzīm!” textbook and crafted using a consistent, meticulous design process by our expert instructional designer — ensuring the same high quality and learning experience throughout.
Still curious? We’d be happy to unlock two more lessons for you to preview. Just fill out the short form below, and we’ll set up your free mini-course right away.
What textbook are your core courses based on?
Our core Persian courses are based on the acclaimed five-volume textbook series, “Fārsi bīyāmuzīm!” (Let’s Learn Persian!), authored by distinguished professors from Tarbiat Modarres University, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Tehran. The course’s methodology emphasizes:
- Balanced Skills: Equal attention to listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Modern Approaches: Utilizes cognitive, communicative, and active learning methods.
- Dual Language Forms: Teaches both spoken and written Persian side-by-side.
- Practical Application: Covers about 60 real-life conversational situations throughout the A1 and B2 level courses.
- Cultural Immersion: Integrates lessons on Iranian culture, art, literature, and history.
How did you transform the reference book into an interactive online course?
To adapt the “Fārsi bīyāmuzīm!” textbook for an optimal online, self-study experience, we enhanced its content with several key features:
- Interactive Exercises: Book exercises that required typing were converted into user-friendly online formats like drag-and-drop, word matching, and self-check quizzes (using accordions). This makes them accessible for students without a Farsi keyboard.
- Enhanced Audio System: We completely reworked the book’s audio. We organized the files by exercise, separated them into distinct written (formal) and spoken (colloquial) tracks, and color-coded them for clarity, a feature not available with the original book.
- Support for Self-Learners: To aid independent study, we’ve added learning objectives for each lesson, English translations for instructions and dialogues, targeted grammar explanations to supplement the book’s discovery-based method, and self-check answers for open-ended questions, hidden in collapsible sections.
- Multimedia Enrichment: We created multi-sensory vocabulary lists with audio, images, and translations. We also added new, web-based exercises like image hotspots that are not possible in a physical book.
- Adaptation of Content: Group exercises designed for a classroom setting were modified to be effective for individual learners.
Do I need to know how to type in Persian to complete the course exercises?
No, you don’t need to know Persian typing for our current exercises — they’re designed for beginners. Typing isn’t required yet, but we may add optional activities later to help you learn it.
Do you offer any discounts for group registration?
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.
How many hours does it take to complete a course? Is it enough to reach the CEFR level?
The time to complete a course varies, as our curriculum is designed for two complementary goals: foundational language mastery and rich cultural exploration.
🧭 For Core Language Courses (Let’s Learn Persian! A1, A2, B1-1, etc.)
Yes — these courses are carefully structured to provide everything needed to achieve the corresponding CEFR proficiency level, through what we call Active Learning Hours.
| Course | Active Learning Hours (Note) | Equivalent Classroom Scope | CEFR Level |
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| Let’s Learn Persian! (A1) | ~20 hours of focused study | Equivalent to a 90–100-hour traditional classroom course | A1 |
| Let’s Learn Persian! (A2) | ~30 hours of focused study | Equivalent to a 150–180-hour traditional classroom course | A2 |
| Let’s Learn Persian! (B1-1) | ~30 hours of focused study | Equivalent to a 200–250-hour traditional classroom course | B1 (Part 1) |
Note: All time estimates are based on focused, interactive study in our courses and assume consistent effort. Actual time to reach CEFR levels can vary widely depending on prior experience (e.g., familiarity with similar scripts or languages), daily practice habits, and exposure to Persian outside the course. We recommend supplementing with real-world conversation for best results.
Each “hour” in our courses represents true engagement — reading, listening, and practicing interactively — not the passive classroom time spent waiting, commuting, or reviewing instructions.
Think of it as a concentrated, high-impact experience, where every minute counts.
Because lessons are self-paced and repeatable, you can progress faster while maintaining long-term retention and confidence. Every activity is intentionally designed to maximize your exposure and strengthen real communication skills.
📚 For “Beyond the Core” & Literature Courses
These courses serve a different purpose. They use Content-Based Learning (CBL) — helping you apply your Persian to explore culture, history, and literature.
| Category | Example Courses | Approx. Core Hours | Focus |
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| Beyond the Core | Damavand: City, Mountain, and Myths | 15+ hours | Cultural immersion & applied Persian |
| Persian Literature | Golestan of Saʿdi, Rubaiyat of Khayyam, The Little Black Fish | 15–25+ hours | Deep reading & vocabulary expansion |
In these, your learning time depends on curiosity — many students spend far more than the core hours, diving into poetry, philosophy, and cultural context.
✅ Summary:
Our Active Hour model removes filler, focuses on interaction, and leverages multimedia tools unavailable in traditional classrooms.
While the total hours may look shorter, the depth of engagement per minute is significantly higher — a distinction supported by current language-learning research.
With so many apps, podcasts, and videos available, how can I know if this course is right for me?
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
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- 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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- 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.
- 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.
Do your courses include transliteration (Finglish)?
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.
Do you have a gamified app like Duolingo?
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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