Bahareh Teaches Farsi Review: Free Lessons, PhD Teacher

Level: All levels | Time: 15-30 min/session | Cost: Free (YouTube) + paid one-on-one classes | Best for: Structured grammar, conversational Persian

What Bahareh Teaches Farsi Covers

Bahareh Gharehgozlou holds a PhD in Translation Studies from Kent State University and has over 15 years of professional experience. Her YouTube channel covers everything from the alphabet to grammar, with a structured approach that feels more like an online university course than a casual YouTube series. The free content on YouTube is solid, and her website offers one-on-one online classes for deeper learning.

Videos follow a clear lesson format: concept introduction, examples on screen, practice sentences.

What Works

The grammar explanations are genuinely clear. Bahareh breaks down verb conjugation, ezafe constructions, and sentence structure in a way that sticks. She uses both Persian script and transliteration, which helps beginners who haven't mastered reading yet.

Her credentials show. The lessons have a logical progression, and she doesn't skip steps the way many YouTube teachers do. If you're the type who wants to understand why Persian grammar works a certain way, not just memorize phrases, this channel delivers.

What's Missing

Her focus is on sentence structure and using the language in real-life conversations, and her book series is called Conversational Farsi. If your goal is understanding fast street slang or movies, you may still want to add other listening practice.

Production quality is functional but not exciting. No fancy graphics or animations. That's fine for serious learners, but it can feel dry during longer sessions. The paid side is one-on-one classes over Zoom (packs of 1, 5, 10 or 20 classes, with a free introductory session), a four-class crash course that comes with her books, and the Conversational Farsi book series. The classes page doesn't list prices; check her store.

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Who Should Watch This

Learners who want structured Persian instruction from a qualified teacher, with grammar explained alongside real conversation. Good for self-starters who like a clear progression; add a one-on-one class if you want feedback on your speaking.

The Verdict

Bahareh Teaches Farsi is one of the most academically rigorous free Persian channels on YouTube. The teaching is solid, the grammar coverage is thorough, and you'll build a strong foundation. Pair it with plenty of listening, for example the real-world videos on Talk Like a Persian, and you've got both structure and real-speed Persian covered.

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