Do I need to know the Persian alphabet?

No. Lessons use Finglish: Persian written in English letters. Focus on understanding and using the words, with audio to help you hear them.

People who grew up hearing Persian but never spoke it, partners and in-laws of Iranians, anyone who wants to talk to their grandparents, and travelers heading to Iran.

What do I get for free?

Module 1 is completely free, with no account or credit card required. Try the complete opening module, including listening, matching, written replies, and a conversation scene. Your progress saves on this device and transfers when you create a free account.

Guides

Learn Persian (Farsi): Guides for English Speakers

Short guides to learn Persian (Farsi) the way people really speak it: the phrases, the customs behind them and the sound of each line. Every guide starts with what to say.

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How to Say Hello in Persian (Farsi)

The everyday way to say hello in Persian (Farsi) is Salam (sa-LAAM). It works on friends, elders, strangers and on the phone. This guide covers what people say right after it, how to greet an elder, and what a real hello at the door sounds like.

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Salam

Phrases

What to say, who to say it to, and what comes back.

Grammar made simple

How Persian works, in plain English, with the sound.

Culture

The customs and names behind the words.

Family

Who is who at the table, and what to call them.

Heard enough? Say it out loud.

Module 1 is free with no signup. You will say your first line in the first five minutes, and the family answers you back.

Also: see the roadmap, search the phrasebook or try the translators.

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Questions

Do I need to know the Persian alphabet?: No. Lessons use Finglish: Persian written in English letters. Focus on understanding and using the words, with audio to help you hear them.
Who is it for?: People who grew up hearing Persian but never spoke it, partners and in-laws of Iranians, anyone who wants to talk to their grandparents, and travelers heading to Iran.
What do I get for free?: Module 1 is completely free, with no account or credit card required. Try the complete opening module, including listening, matching, written replies, and a conversation scene. Your progress saves on this device and transfers when you create a free account.

About Finglish

Finglish by Iranopedia is a Persian (Farsi) learning app for English speakers. It teaches everyday spoken Persian in English letters, built around you: a daily review that schedules every word for you, speaking practice, games and real-life conversations. Module 1 is free with no signup. Who makes Finglish

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