Colloquial Persian: The Complete Course for Beginners

The book "Colloquial Persian: The Complete Course for Beginners" is a comprehensive and accessible guide to modern Persian as it is written and spoken today. It combines a clear, practical style with a methodical treatment of the language, equipping learners with the essential skills to communicate confidently in a wide range of situations. The fourth edition includes updated cultural notes, refined language points, a clearer introduction to the Persian script, and new audio material. The course is designed for independent learners and students and offers a balanced approach to building speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

Format: Hardback
Length: 538 pages
Publication date: 17 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Comprehensive Course for Beginners in Colloquial Persian has been meticulously crafted to offer a comprehensive and structured learning journey for those eager to delve into the Persian language as it is spoken and written in modern times. Blending a clear, practical, and accessible writing style with a methodical and thorough approach to language acquisition, this fourth edition equips learners with the essential skills required to communicate confidently and effectively in Persian across a wide array of situations.

Within each unit, a wealth of grammatical concepts is presented, covering various key topics essential for effective communication in Persian. This revised edition boasts extensively updated and expanded cultural notes, offering a deeper understanding of the customs, traditions, and nuances of Iranian society. Refined language points have been carefully crafted to provide greater clarity and comprehension of the most challenging aspects of the Persian language, ensuring a smoother learning experience. A clearer introduction to the Persian script has also been included, making it easier for learners to grasp the written form of the language.

Furthermore, this edition introduces new audio material, including dialogues and texts from the book, to enhance learners' listening and pronunciation skills. The audio recordings feature the voices of native speakers, providing authentic pronunciation and intonation patterns to aid in pronunciation mastery.

Designed with the needs of independent learners and students enrolled in Persian courses in mind, the Comprehensive Course for Beginners in Colloquial Persian offers a well-balanced and comprehensive curriculum. It assumes no prior knowledge of the language, allowing learners to start from scratch and progress at their own pace. The course is structured in a user-friendly format, with clear and concise explanations of grammar concepts. Extensive range of focused and dynamic supportive exercises are provided to reinforce learning and practice language skills.

Realistic and entertaining dialogues cover a broad range of narrative situations, allowing learners to apply their language skills in practical contexts. Helpful cultural points provide insights into the customs, traditions, and social norms

In addition to the main course material, supplementary resources are available to enhance the learning experience. These include an overview of the sounds of Persian, a glossary of commonly used words and phrases, and an answer key to the exercises.

Whether you are a complete beginner or have some prior knowledge of Persian, the Comprehensive Course for Beginners in Colloquial Persian is an indispensable resource for your language learning journey. With its clear, practical, and accessible approach, this course will help you build a solid foundation in Persian and unlock the doors to communicating with confidence and proficiency in this captivating and rich language.

Weight: 1230g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032553405
Edition number: 4 ed