Guides, tips, and resources to help you learn Persian
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Iran at the FIFA World Cup explained simply. Every Iran World Cup appearance, their best results, the 1998 win over the USA, and the road to 2026.
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The story of Team Melli, Iran's football team, from its founding in 1920 to the 2026 World Cup. Asian Cup glory, World Cup runs, and the players who built a footballing nation.
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An encouraging beginner's guide to Persian poetry. Famous lines from Rumi, Hafez and Saadi, with phonetics, English meaning, and what they reveal about Iranian culture.
Read more →Learn Farsi on iPhone. 170+ vocabulary lessons, native audio, spaced repetition, and your web progress syncs to iOS. Free first lesson, 7,day Pro trial.
Read more →The best Farsi apps for iPhone in 2026, ranked. Honest takes on Learn Farsi, Drops, Pimsleur, Mango, and Memrise, with what works and what doesn't.
Read more →Learn 30+ Farsi family words including mother, father, brother, sister, and extended family. Persian script, phonetics, and example sentences for beginners.
Read more →Learn the 20 main colors in Farsi with Persian script, phonetic spelling, and example sentences. A beginner friendly guide to colors in the Persian language.
Read more →Memorize the Persian alphabet in 7 days with a simple daily plan. Learn all 32 letters, their shapes, and pronunciation with this beginner friendly schedule.
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Mersi, mamnoon or tashakor, and which one fits the moment. Includes how to reply, and why Persian borrowed the French merci.
Read more →Learn the days of the week, months, and seasons in Farsi. Complete list with pronunciation, the Persian calendar explained, and tips for remembering them.
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A clear guide to Farsi pronunciation. Learn vowels, consonants, tricky sounds, and tips to sound more natural when speaking Persian.
Read more →Learn the core rules of Farsi grammar, from sentence structure and verb conjugation to the ezafe construction. A clear guide for beginners.
Read more →Discover the best free resources to learn Persian online. From structured lessons to podcasts and YouTube channels, here's how to start without spending a cent.
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Want to learn Farsi fast? These practical tips based on the 80/20 principle and rapid language acquisition will help you speak sooner, not later.
Read more →Find out how long it takes to learn Farsi. Realistic timelines for conversational fluency, reading ability, and full proficiency based on study habits.
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Essential Farsi phrases for traveling in Iran. Learn greetings, directions, food ordering, shopping, and cultural tips to make your trip smoother.
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Learn about the Haft-seen, the symbolic table at the heart of every Nowruz celebration. Discover what each of the seven items means and why they matter.
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Is Farsi the same as Persian? Learn the difference between Farsi and Persian, where each name comes from, and how Dari and Tajik fit in.
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