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You can access all of your purchased content, including courses, lectures, and workshop materials, from your personal learning dashboard.

Simply make sure you are logged into your account and then visit: https://joyofpersian.com/learn/

We recommend bookmarking this page for easy access to all your learning materials.

You can easily reset your password by following these steps:

1. Navigate to the login page: https://joyofpersian.com/wp-login.php
2. Click on the “Lost your password?” link located beneath the login form.
3. Enter the email address associated with your Joy of Persian account and submit the form.
4. You will receive an email containing a special link. Click that link to create a new password.

If you don’t receive the email within 5-10 minutes, please be sure to check your spam or junk mail folder.

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.

Each new lesson unlocks weekly to help you learn at a steady pace.

If it’s been over a week and the lessons are still locked, your browser may be showing a cached (old) version of the page.

Try this:

1. Hard Refresh – reload the newest version.

• Windows/Linux: Ctrl + F5
• Mac: Cmd + Shift + R

2. Clear Site Data – if that doesn’t help, clear cache & cookies for joyofpersian.com.

• Chrome/Edge/Brave: Click 🔒 → “Cookies and site data” → “Manage…” → 🗑️ joyofpersian.com
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Still locked? No problem. Let’s solve it together on a quick call. Since these issues are specific to your browser or device, a live screen-share is the fastest way to fix it. Click here to schedule a support call directly in our calendar.

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.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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:
   • • 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.

   For more details see: here.

5. 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.
6. 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.

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.

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.

You can access all of your purchased content, including courses, lectures, and workshop materials, from your personal learning dashboard.

Simply make sure you are logged into your account and then visit: https://joyofpersian.com/learn/

We recommend bookmarking this page for easy access to all your learning materials.

You can easily reset your password by following these steps:

1. Navigate to the login page: https://joyofpersian.com/wp-login.php
2. Click on the “Lost your password?” link located beneath the login form.
3. Enter the email address associated with your Joy of Persian account and submit the form.
4. You will receive an email containing a special link. Click that link to create a new password.

If you don’t receive the email within 5-10 minutes, please be sure to check your spam or junk mail folder.

Each Joy of Persian account is intended for a single user. To ensure a personalized and effective learning journey, your account tracks your individual progress through our courses, including which lessons you’ve completed and your exercise results.

Sharing an account would disrupt this progress tracking and create a confusing learning experience. Furthermore, registration for our workshops and one-on-one classes is tied to the individual account holder. For these reasons, we require each learner to register with their own account.

Each new lesson unlocks weekly to help you learn at a steady pace.

If it’s been over a week and the lessons are still locked, your browser may be showing a cached (old) version of the page.

Try this:

1. Hard Refresh – reload the newest version.

• Windows/Linux: Ctrl + F5
• Mac: Cmd + Shift + R

2. Clear Site Data – if that doesn’t help, clear cache & cookies for joyofpersian.com.

• Chrome/Edge/Brave: Click 🔒 → “Cookies and site data” → “Manage…” → 🗑️ joyofpersian.com
• Firefox: Click 🔒 → “Clear cookies and site data…” → “Remove”
• Safari: Settings → Privacy → “Manage Website Data…” → Search joyofpersian.com → “Remove”

Then reload the course page and log in again.

Still locked? No problem. Let’s solve it together on a quick call. Since these issues are specific to your browser or device, a live screen-share is the fastest way to fix it. Click here to schedule a support call directly in our calendar.

Not necessarily — but it depends on which course you’re starting.
At Joy of Persian, we guide you step by step through the script in a way that feels natural, intuitive, and motivating — even if you’ve never seen Persian letters before.

🧭 For Complete Beginners

If you’re new to the Persian script, begin with our free introductory mini-course:

This course introduces each letter in meaningful context — with native pronunciation, poetic examples, and interactive flashcards.
By the end, you’ll be able to recognize and read the entire Persian script and start your A1 course with full confidence.

🧩 For Core Language Courses (A1–B1)

We don’t use transliteration (Finglish) in any of our courses — a deliberate pedagogical choice.
While transliteration feels convenient at first, it becomes a “crutch” that blocks long-term fluency. Our approach helps your brain connect directly to the shape and sound of real Persian words — the way native speakers do.

🌸 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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:
   • • 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.

   For more details see: here.

5. 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.
6. 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.

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.

Not necessarily — but it depends on which course you’re starting.
At Joy of Persian, we guide you step by step through the script in a way that feels natural, intuitive, and motivating — even if you’ve never seen Persian letters before.

🧭 For Complete Beginners

If you’re new to the Persian script, begin with our free introductory mini-course:

This course introduces each letter in meaningful context — with native pronunciation, poetic examples, and interactive flashcards.
By the end, you’ll be able to recognize and read the entire Persian script and start your A1 course with full confidence.

🧩 For Core Language Courses (A1–B1)

We don’t use transliteration (Finglish) in any of our courses — a deliberate pedagogical choice.
While transliteration feels convenient at first, it becomes a “crutch” that blocks long-term fluency. Our approach helps your brain connect directly to the shape and sound of real Persian words — the way native speakers do.

🌸 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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

1. Balanced Skills: Equal attention to listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
2. Modern Approaches: Utilizes cognitive, communicative, and active learning methods.
3. Dual Language Forms: Teaches both spoken and written Persian side-by-side.
4. Practical Application: Covers about 60 real-life conversational situations throughout the A1 and B2 level courses.
5. Cultural Immersion: Integrates lessons on Iranian culture, art, literature, and history.

To adapt the “Fārsi bīyāmuzīm!” textbook for an optimal online, self-study experience, we enhanced its content with several key features:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Adaptation of Content: Group exercises designed for a classroom setting were modified to be effective for individual learners.

Our courses are designed for students from various language backgrounds who wish to learn Persian. All instruction is provided by our expert team, led by Dr. Leila Seyedghasem.

Currently Available

• For English Speakers: We offer a full range of Persian language and literature courses, including:
  • Core Curriculum: Let’s Learn Persian! (A1, A2, and B1)
  • Thematic Courses: Damavand, Deserts of Iran, ….
  • Literature Courses: In-depth studies of classics like Golestan of Sa’di and the Rubaiyat of Khayyam.
• For Turkish Speakers: Our core curriculum with Turkish instruction (Let’s Learn Persian! A1 & A2) is ready. It will be officially launched with our new Turkish-language website very soon.

Coming Soon

We are actively developing our core curriculum for learners whose primary language is Swedish, German, or French.

Sign up for our Waiting list to be the first to know about our new launches!

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.

Yes, absolutely! If you’re comfortable with the material in the initial lessons, we can unlock the rest of the course for you right away.

Simply fill out the short form below with your course details and the lesson you’d like to start from. We’ll unlock everything up to that point for you.

Important: Please note that by requesting early access, you will be receiving a significant portion of the course content at once. This action makes your purchase final and means you waive your eligibility for our 14-day refund policy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Great question! We believe that practicing in different ways is the key to truly learning a language. That’s why our core courses (A1, A2, B1) include a rich mix of activities designed to build different skills. You’ll find two main types of practice activities:

1. Instant-Feedback Exercises: These are activities where our platform can instantly check your answer and let you know if you’re on the right track. This includes exercises like multiple-choice quizzes, fill-in-the-blanks, and matching vocabulary. These are fantastic for quickly reinforcing new words and grammar rules.
2. Comprehension & Self-Check Activities: These activities are designed to build your real-world understanding of Persian. For example, you will read a dialogue, answer a few comprehension questions on your own, and then click to reveal the correct answers to compare with yours. This method is incredibly effective because it encourages you to think critically and actively formulate thoughts, rather than just choosing from a list. It gives you the power to honestly assess your own understanding, which is a crucial skill for any independent learner.

We combine both of these types to give you a complete and balanced learning experience. You get the immediate satisfaction of auto-graded quizzes, plus the deeper cognitive benefit of self-assessment, ensuring you’re not just memorizing, but truly understanding the language.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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:
   • • 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.

   For more details see: here.

5. 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.
6. 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.

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.

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.

No. Joy of Persian is a fully web-based platform, so there’s no need to install a separate iOS or Android app. You can access all our courses and learning materials directly from your web browser on any device.

Yes! Our courses are 📲 mobile-friendly, but a few complex exercises (<5%) may work better on a larger screen. For activities involving extensive reading or intricate tasks, using a computer or tablet can make learning more comfortable.

Yes, our platform has two main ways to help you track your progress:

• Overall Course Progress Bar: At the top of your course page, a progress bar shows your total percentage of completion.
• Lesson Completion Checkmarks: As you finish each lesson, you can mark it as “complete,” and a green checkmark (✓) will appear next to it.

Please note that the system does not automatically save your spot within a single lesson. We recommend keeping a study log to track your place within individual lessons.

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We offer two payment options to accommodate our students worldwide. Please note that for both methods, enrollment is a manual process. You will receive an email with your course access details within 1-2 business days of your payment confirmation.

• For International Students (Credit/Debit Card): The most convenient way to pay is with your credit or debit card via our secure Buy Me a Coffee page.
• For Students in Turkey (Direct Bank Transfer): If you are based in Turkey, you can pay via a direct bank transfer to our Ziraat Bank account.

We plan to integrate direct payment gateways, such as the well-known Turkish provider iyzico, to enable payments with Visa and Mastercard. This is part of our broader plan to automate the enrollment process and provide you with instant course access in the future.

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.

Yes, we are passionate about collaborating with educators and institutions. Our partnership program is the perfect way to provide our courses to your students at a significant discount.

Through this program, you can offer your students a unique code for up to 30% off on all our courses. This allows your students to enroll individually while enjoying a special institutional rate.

To learn more and apply, please visit our Affiliate & Partnership page.

We want you to feel confident in your purchase, so we offer a 14-day satisfaction guarantee. You are eligible for a full refund (minus transaction fees) within 14 days of your purchase, provided you have not accessed a significant portion of the course content.

Please note that if you request and are granted early access to lessons ahead of the standard schedule, your purchase becomes final and is no longer eligible for a refund.

For complete details, we encourage you to read our full Delivery, Cancellation and Refund Policy.

How to Request a Refund

To cancel your course and request a refund, please fill out the form below within 14 days of your purchase.

Cancellation by Joy of Persian:

If Joy of Persian needs to cancel the workshop due to unforeseen circumstances, we will issue a full refund of the workshop fee without any additional charges. We will notify you as soon as possible in such cases.

Participant Cancellations:

You have the flexibility to cancel your participation for any reason before the workshop starts. However, please note our refund policy:

• Cancellations received within 14 days of booking your place on the workshop will receive a full refund, minus banking and administration fees;
• Cancellations received after the 14-day cancellation period and earlier than 14 days before the start date of the workshop will receive 75% refund minus, banking and administration fees;
• Cancellations received after the 14-day cancellation period and earlier than 30 days before the start date of the workshop will receive 50% refund, minus banking and administration fees;
• Cancellations received after the 14-day cancellation period and later than 30 days before the start date of the Workshop will not be eligible for a refund.

Ready to Cancel:

If you wish to cancel, simply let us know in writing the 14-day period by completing the form below.

We’re always happy to support students of Persian language and literature.

We’re currently preparing to launch a group discount program (planned at around 15%) so classmates and study partners can learn together more affordably. Once it’s ready, we’ll announce it on our website and in our newsletter.

In the meantime, you can join our “Share Your Joy” program — a simple way to inspire others and receive a thank-you reward:

• 🎬 25% off your next course (up to €150 value) when you send a 2–5 minute testimonial video sharing your learning experience.
• 🎥 50% off your next course when you join a 15–20 minute recorded interview about your Persian learning journey.

To participate, please visit the Share Your Joy program page.

This course is designed for self-paced learning. However, we do offer separate add-ons for live practice, including interactive group workshops and  1-on-1 private classes. You can choose either option or combine both for a well-rounded learning experience!

That’s an excellent question! Our self-paced courses are designed to immerse you in Persian through meaningful practice, which is the most effective way to build a natural, lasting foundation.

However, we understand that sometimes you just need a direct answer to get “unstuck.” That’s why we offer two flexible support options:

Option 1: Personalized Learning Modules (PLMs)

If you have a single, specific question—whether it’s about a tricky grammar point, a cultural nuance, or feedback on a short piece of writing—you can request a PLM. Dr. Leila will personally record a short video or audio answer (typically 2-5 minutes) tailored exactly to your question.

• How it Works: You submit your question using the request form. Our team reviews it to make sure it’s a good fit for the PLM format. We then email you a confirmation and a simple payment link. After payment, you’ll receive a link to your private, custom-made module within 2-3 business days.
• Pricing: Additional modules can be requested anytime for a small fee.
  • Tier 1 – Standard Question: €5 (Covers: Grammar, Vocabulary, Cultural Notes)
  • Tier 2 – Complex Request: €10 (Covers: Feedback on a Short Text, max 150 words)

To get started, just fill out the form below.

Option 2: Live Workshops and 1-on-1 Classes

For interactive, in-depth guidance, our live sessions are the ideal choice. Think of the self-paced course as your practice gym and the live workshops as your personal coaching sessions—where you get real-time feedback and direct access to an expert for more comprehensive discussions.