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Why Learn Farsi?

The Persian language, also commonly known as Farsi, is native to Western Asia, with a significant number of speakers in Southern Asia. Farsi is an official language in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and the Russian Republic of Dagestan. The language comprises three main dialects: Iranian Persian, Dari Persian (Afghanistan), and Tajik Persian (Tajikistan). More than 70 million people speak Persian as their first language, and another 40 million speak Persian as their second language. Worldwide, approximately 130 million speak Farsi, making it one of the principal tongues of Western Asia.
Do you need to learn Farsi online as part of your professional development? Perhaps you’d like to learn to speak Farsi to travel to Asia. And there’s the chance you might’ve discovered a relative in Iran you’d like to converse with. Whatever your reasons are for wanting to study Farsi, Pimsleur is the only language-learning solution you need.
Our advanced app is built upon the Pimsleur Method™, our scientifically proven method to learn Persian the fast, effective way. With our Farsi lessons, you’ll eventually be able to:
- Speak conversationally in Persian with native speakers.
- Enjoy immersive travel experiences within the Farsi-speaking world.
- Learn more about one of the world’s oldest cultures.
- And much more.
Our Premium subscription allows you to learn Farsi at your own pace in as little as 30 minutes per day. Want to expand your language learning? Try our All Access subscription, which gives you access to every language we offer.
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The Best Way to Learn the Persian Language
Remember when you first learned your native language? Most likely not, but we’ll fill you in on how you acquired the ability to speak: you learned as every child does, by listening! And this listening-based method is evident in all of our powerful tools and resources included in our Farsi courses. We have Digital Flash Cards, Voice Coach AI pronunciation feedback, Lightbulb Moments, Reading Lessons, and much more. By listening to fluent Persian speakers, you’ll proceed with active participation through each exercise and skill-building task, gradually building confidence as you learn to speak Farsi.
Effective Farsi lessons put you at the center of the language, ready to absorb new knowledge. That’s exactly what you’ll get with Pimsleur. As you study Farsi online, we avoid the confusion and unnecessary noise associated with other language learning platforms. Your time is valuable, and our direct approach helps you learn Farsi quickly – and you’ll have plenty of fun along the way!
Why Choose Pimsleur for Online Farsi Lessons?
Learn Persian online whenever – and wherever – you’d like and hands-free! Our mobile-friendly app puts the core lessons at your fingertips while doing work around the house, driving in the car (you’ll love our hands-free mode), walking the dog, and more!
Learn Farsi with clarity – and unparalleled convenience – with Pimsleur. Let’s learn Persian together…sign up today!
Learn Farsi Persian with the Pimsleur App
Speak Farsi Persian with Confidence. Read like a Native.
Through his research, Dr. Pimsleur found that traditional teaching methods like memorizing vocabulary, conjugating verbs, and practicing grammar actually SLOW DOWN your ability to learn Farsi Persian. He called them the kiss of total silence because they made it nearly impossible to speak the Farsi Persian language. It's the reason learning a language feels so difficult, when it should feel totally natural.
It makes sense when you think about it. Have you ever seen a toddler memorizing vocabulary lists? Or picking out parts of speech in a sentence diagram? Of course not. Children learn language the way we were meant to ‐ by listening. That's because we are hardwired to remember sounds and store them in our memory automatically.
It's the same way you pick up a song on the radio. You don't have to study the lyrics or understand musical notes and chords to remember a song. Chances are, if you hear a song once you can sing along the next time you hear it.
Don't miss out. Try learning Farsi Persian with Pimsleur today while your first week is FREE!
Common Questions About Learning Farsi Persian
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What does the Pimsleur Farsi subscription include?
We put everything necessary right at your fingertips to help you learn Farsi. The Pimsleur Farsi language course consists of 2 levels, each with 30 lessons, for a total of 60 lessons. With this flexible and convenient learning program, you’ll enjoy interactive, intelligent instructional tools like Digital Flash Cards, Speak Easy conversations, and even valuable insight into the fascinating Persian culture.
Pimsleur connects your curiosity with key learning concepts to ensure you acquire Farsi quickly and effectively. And don’t forget the fun factor; it comes standard with Pimsleur Farsi lessons and all our learning products!
Is Pimsleur effective for learning Farsi?
As the old Persian saying goes: هر آنچه که ذهن انسان بتواند تصور و باور کند، دستیافتنی است (“Whatever you can conceive and believe, you can achieve.”) And it’s much easier to achieve the goal of learning Farsi with Pimsleur. Your Farsi lessons are based on the Pimsleur Method – our proprietary, proven technique for quickly and effectively acquiring languages.
Learn the language like a child with Pimsleur’s Farsi courses. We concentrate on aural and oral skills – those critical listening and speaking abilities – to learn new concepts, and reinforce what you’ve already acquired. Our methods are so effective, they’re trusted by private corporations, public organizations, and curious learners all over the world.
How long are Pimsleur Farsi lessons?
Pimsleur’s Farsi courses include 30-minute audio lessons that you can listen to anytime, anywhere. Reading lessons are included, so you can pick up a new alphabet and script. As you improve your conversational speaking prowess with Pimsleur’s Farsi language courses, you’ll also expand your vocabulary, nail down proper pronunciation (thanks to our advanced AI voice coach), and start thinking in Farsi.
Before you know it, Pimsleur’s Farsi lessons will have you start speaking Farsi conversationally. Sign up today with Pimsleur – we’ll help you meet and exceed your language learning goals!