Persian Grammar Exercises: Practice at Every Level
Practice Persian grammar with exercises for every level. Verb conjugation, ezafe, SOV word order, ra marker, compound verbs, and tenses.
Persian Alphabet & Writing
Persian Alphabet Mnemonics: How to Remember All 32 Letters
One of my students spent three weeks trying to memorize the Persian alphabet with flashcards. Then I showed her shape-based mnemonics — picture tricks where each letter’s shape tells you its sound. She learned all 32 letters in three days. Here’s a mnemonic for every single Persian letter, organized by the 9 shape families.
Speaking Farsi: From First Words to Real Conversations
Speaking Farsi at every level: from your first salam to debating in a Tehran taxi. Real dialogues and spoken Persian textbooks skip.
The Persian Alphabet: All 32 Letters Explained
The first time I tried to teach the Persian alphabet to my Italian roommate in Milan, he stared at my notebook and said: This is just decorative, right? Here is every letter, every form, and every trick to reading Persian script.
100 Most Common Farsi Words: Frequency-Ranked (2026)
The 100 most useful Persian words with pronunciation, example sentences, and what they actually sound like in conversation. Start building your Farsi vocabulary today.
75 Best Farsi Learning Resources in 2026 (Native Tested)
I tested every app that claims to teach Farsi. Most teach a version of Persian that died decades ago. Here’s the honest ranking — from best to worst — by a native speaker and professional tutor.
Duolingo for Farsi: Why It Doesn’t Exist
Duolingo doesn’t offer Farsi and probably won’t anytime soon. Here’s why — and the apps that actually work for learning Persian in 2026.
37 Persian Greetings Iranians Actually Use (Formal + Street)
I teach you 40 greetings and social phrases Iranians actually use daily, not the stiff textbook versions nobody says in real life.
Iranian Curse Words: A Civilised Guide to Persian Profanity
I walk you through Persian swear words with context and cultural notes so you know what you are hearing and when to never repeat it.
You Understand Farsi But Can’t Speak It
If you’re a heritage Farsi learner — someone who grew up hearing Persian at home but can’t speak it fluently — this guide is built for you. Not for total beginners, not for textbook students, but for the millions of diaspora Iranians stuck between understanding everything and saying nothing.