Comprehensive Persian Language Course | From the alphabet to political and literary critique — learn Farsi in depth

From 42.84 £ /h

This all-level course is designed for complete beginners to advanced learners and covers all core skills: speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Based on your level and learning goals, the course will be carefully tailored to meet your needs — whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to deepen your fluency. The aim is not only to teach the structure of the Persian language but also to explore its intellectual, literary, and social dimensions.

Instructor: Iman
PhD in Performance and Theatre Studies from Freie Universität Berlin, with years of teaching, translation, and editorial experience in both Iran and Europe. Former chief editor at Zamaneh Media, Iman has translated and published numerous political, philosophical, and literary works — including writings by Spinoza, Marx, and Walter Benjamin — into Farsi.

Course Features:
• All-skill, all-level instruction tailored to learners’ needs
• Focus on conversational, formal, literary, and media Persian
• Targeted exercises for comprehension, expression, and fluency
• Cultural and political insight into contemporary Iran through language
• Flexible scheduling and customized learning paths

Ideal for:
• Persian learners at any level
• Students of Middle Eastern studies, translation, or Iranian culture
• Journalists, researchers, and cultural professionals

Don’t just learn the Persian language — understand the world it expresses.

Extra information

Please have your own laptop or tablet and also notebook

Location

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At student's location :

Around Amsterdam, Netherlands

At teacher's location :

Cornelis Lelylaan, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Online from Netherlands

About Me

am a dedicated and experienced teacher, translator, and editor with a PhD in Performance and Theatre Studies from Freie Universität Berlin. I’ve taught Persian (Farsi) language, literature, and cultural studies at various levels, both in Iran and Europe. As a teacher, I value clarity, dialogue, and adapting my methods to the student’s goals — whether it’s everyday conversation, academic writing, or reading Persian literature.
I have worked 20 years as a journalist and activist and served as the former editor in chief for Zamaneh Media.
I enjoy working with curious, committed learners — from complete beginners to advanced students — and I offer a flexible, engaging, and intellectually rich learning environment. I also bring many years of experience translating and publishing complex texts between English, German, and Farsi, and I love helping students understand the depth of the Persian language and its cultural world

Education

PhD in Performance and Theatre Studies – Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
Double MA in performance Studies – UVA and Warwick universities
MA in philosophy of arts at Art University of Tehran, Iran
BSc material science engineering at sharif University, Tehran

Experience / Qualifications

Chief Editor at Zamaneh Media (Amsterdam)
• Over 10 years of experience teaching and tutoring in Farsi, literature, philosophy, and translation
• Translator of major philosophical and political works (including Spinoza, Marx, Benjamin) into Farsi
• Published author and researcher with books and essays on politics, culture, and media
• Experience teaching university seminars and international workshops in both academic and informal setting

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Persian

Skills

Farsi-persian

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

At student's home

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Parisa

5.0

(1)

You will start to enjoy playing the piano both during and outside of the time of the class. You will learn how to be able to perform in a way that inspires your audience. I will teach you the basic music theory without going way deep into it because this is a performance class but you will learn what you need to excel in your performance. Additionally, I will teach you the principles of aesthetics of playing the piano. The repertoire that I focus on is mostly Western modern and Classical music, but we can also work on some famous Persian and Turkish pieces if you like. Of course, you are also always welcome to bring your favorite pieces to the class. Contact me for availability.

Roxare

5.0

(1)

Many people specialty who study language or linguistics at the university wants to know Persian. We have a long history, literature, poetry and so on in Farsi language. I am a native Persian teacher with more than 10 years teaching. We want to taste the pleasure of learning the language.

Tina

5.0

(1)

Persian Language is one of the most important languages in the area of the Middle East specifically in our era. Knowing it may help you to understand its conflicts on your own and also it's a beautiful language when it comes to poetry and ancient texts.
You'll learn how to read and write in Persian both in academic and informal ways. I am pleased to give you more information about it if you contact me.
I had also 2 years of experience in teaching Persian literature back in Iran. :)

Asal

5.0

(1)

Learning a new Language opens your eyes to a new world,
I'm here to help you learn presian.(Farsi) since it's my native language and I'm really passionate about it.My goal is to help students learn this beautiful language as easy as possible.my teaching technique depends on Student goels which can be decided later.

Hamideh

5.0

(1)

I am Iranian who lives hear 3 years. I was a teacher for too many child and adult. So I have many experience in teaching. I am hear to help you to learn a new language with too many fun. Doesn't matter how old you are. we can make it together.

Mehdi

5.0

(1)

I teach Farsi on 6 different levels. For each level, I use chapters from a combined text and workbook to teach students writing, speaking and listening skills. Despite the fact that the book already covers a large variety of exercises, I supplement these exercises myself based on the needs of the students. My lessons are of course interactive, where I always start by explaining a new grammar part, after which students work with me (private lesson) or in a small group (group lessons). I always give students homework, where they can use the opportunity to send in the assignments and receive (written) feedback.

My teaching style is characterized by the patience that I show when explaining, both at the beginning of the lessons, as well as when something becomes less clear during the exercises. My patience is also experienced as very pleasant by my students.

Amir

5.0

(1)

I have taught English and Persian for about 15 years in my own institute in Iran. I have also been the education director of the institute.
I have also been a university lecturer for Persian and English.
Ancient Iranian languages are my field of study.

Fariborz

5.0

(1)

In this class you will start with the basic structure of the Farsi language. I like the playfulness of the language, communication and creativity. So, The class would be a moment that we share our knowledge with each other.
I teach Farsi with its poetic, slang speaking, reading and writing interesting sources of the rich Persian literature.

We can have online classes as well if you are more interested.