Pick Finglish if
Pick Finglish if you want to see it and play
You want the words in English letters, games in every lesson, and a review that schedules itself, in short sessions you can fit anywhere.
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Pimsleur vs Finglish for learning Persian
Finglish by Iranopedia is the pick to speak everyday Persian in short daily lessons with games, in English letters. Pimsleur's Persian course is 2 levels of 30 half-hour audio lessons, 60 in all. It is a Persian (Farsi) learning app for English speakers that teaches everyday spoken Persian in English letters, with a daily review, speaking practice, games and real conversations. Module 1 is free with no signup.
Pimsleur and Finglish side by side
| What we compare | Finglish by Iranopedia | Pimsleur |
|---|---|---|
| Persian (Farsi) course | Persian only. App lessons with games | Yes: 2 levels of 30 lessons, 60 in all1 |
| Lesson shape | Short app sessions you can finish in a few minutes | A 30-minute audio lesson where you listen and recall from memory1,2 |
| Spoken Persian | Everyday spoken Persian, the way families talk at home | Teaches Iranian Persian. Casual or formal is not stated1 |
| Letters you read | Persian in English letters (Finglish). No alphabet to learn first | Separate reading lessons teach the alphabet. They do not teach the same words as the audio lessons1,2 |
| Say it out loud | Every new word asks you to say it. The Speaking Studio records you to compare, and spoken phone calls have you answer out loud | Listen and repeat, Voice Coach pronunciation feedback and Speak Easy conversation challenges1 |
| Games and review | Games in every lesson, plus Memory and Word Rush in review. A daily review brings every word back just before you would forget it | Flash cards, Speed Round and quizzes1 |
| Price | $14.99 a month or $99.99 a year | A subscription. The price is shown at checkout1,3 |
| Free to try | Module 1 is free. No signup, no card | 7-day free trial. It renews automatically unless you cancel1,2 |
| Refunds | 14-day refund: ask within 14 days of your first payment | Its FAQ says subscription charges are not refunded. Digital products have a 30-day money-back guarantee2 |
Who should pick Pimsleur, and who should pick Finglish
Pick Pimsleur if
Pick Pimsleur if you learn by ear
You learn best listening hands-free, in the car or on a walk, and you want reading lessons for the script.
Use both: Pimsleur in the car, Finglish at your desk or on your phone.
What Finglish does differently
- Finglish is an app of short sessions with games in every lesson, instead of one long audio lesson a day.
- You see every word in English letters, so you can read along from the first lesson without learning the alphabet.
- A daily review schedules every word for you, and spoken phone calls have you answer out loud.
What Pimsleur does well
Questions about Pimsleur and Finglish
Pimsleur has a Persian course of 2 levels with 30 half-hour audio lessons each, 60 in all, plus Voice Coach pronunciation feedback and separate reading lessons. It suits people who learn by listening. Finglish is a daily app with games, review and speaking practice.
Yes, in separate reading lessons. Its FAQ says they are a separate course that does not teach the same words as the audio lessons. Finglish teaches in English letters, so there is no alphabet to learn first.
Pimsleur, because Duolingo has no Persian course for English speakers.
Its course page says it teaches Iranian Persian. It does not say casual or formal. Finglish by Iranopedia teaches everyday spoken Persian, the way families talk at home.
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No signup and no card. Hear it, say it, type it and play it in five minutes. Full Access is $14.99/month or $99.99/year, with a 14-day refund.
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