Yes, absolutely. While some beginner resources use Latin transliteration (Romanization), learning the script is essential for true fluency. All authentic Persian materials—books, news, social media, and even street signs—are written in the Perso-Arabic script. Relying solely on transliteration will limit you to a small subset of learning materials and prevent you from reading the vast and rich body of Persian literature and media.
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.