Learn Persian in 17 minutes a day.

 
A clear plan for steady progress:
You can have a first simple conversation after about 3 hours. After about 50 hours you can hold everyday conversations fluently.
Short on time? 17 minutes a day is enough – over breakfast or on the bus. If you miss a day, the course simply picks up where you left off.
 
 
Learn Persian
How the Persian course differs from other language courses:
Recommended learning time: 17 minutes a day.
Any time, anywhere, on any device.
For bilingual relationships, to understand friends and to get to know new cultures.
The long-term memory method brings each Persian word back just before you would forget it – after 2, 4, 8 and 16 days. If you still know it, it stays. If not, it goes back into the loop.
Superlearning music: calm background music that helps you relax and focus. With it, you learn 15.0% faster. You can switch it off at any time.
You don't need a study plan:
Every day the course puts the right exercises in front of you. You open it, do your 17 minutes, and your Persian improves a little every day.
Dialogues, multiple-choice exercises, the verb trainer and the sentence construction trainer: the variety keeps your daily Persian lesson fresh. That makes it easier to come back tomorrow.

Learn Persian over the next two days completely for free Free Persian trial:

 
Learn Persian for two days – completely free.
See for yourself how the course works.
Try the exercises, the audio and the daily trainer before you decide.
Two days are enough to learn your first Persian words and see whether the method suits you.
 
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The most important words in Persian:



 
en
en-ir
Hello!
سلا م
salam
yes
بله
bale
no
نه
nah
thank you
متشکرم
moteshakeram
Excuse me, ...
ببخشید
bebakhshid
one
یک
yek
two
دو
do
 
en
en-ir
three
سه
se
four
چهار
chehaar
five
پنج
pandj
six
شش
shesh
seven
هفت
haft
eight
هشت
hasht
nine
نه(اعداد
noh (a'dad)
 
en
en-ir
ten
ده
dah
how much?
چه مقدار
che meghdaar
Good morning!
صبح به خیر
sobh be kheyr
Good evening!
شب به خیر
shab be kheyr
upstairs
بالا
baalaa
downstairs
پایین
payin
young
جوا ن
djavaan
 
en
en-ir
old
پیر
pir
eleven
یا زده
yaazdah
twelve
دوازده
davaazdah
thirteen
سیزده
sizdah
fourteen
چهارده
chehaardah
fifteen
پا نزده
paanzdah
sixteen
شا نزده
shanzdah
 
en
en-ir
seventeen
هفده
hefdah
eighteen
هجده
hidjdah
nineteen
نوزده
nuzdah
twenty
بیست
bist
Goodbye!
خدا حا فظ
khodaa haafez
money
پول
pul
to ask
سواُ ل کردن
soaal kardan
 
 
 

Our learning methods:


With the long-term memory method, every word comes back in a fixed rhythm until it sticks. After about 50 hours you can hold everyday conversations in Persian.
 
A varied mix of exercises keeps the lessons lively and helps you keep going.
You learn words and phrases you can use straight away.
 
In the 17 Minute Languages learning community you can ask questions, swap tips with other Persian learners and team up with a learning partner.
 
Learn Persian with the long-term memory method

What is included in the Persian course:


  • The Persian beginner's course gives you a solid basic vocabulary of over 1,300 words. You reach level A1/A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
    17 minutes a day is enough. What counts is the daily routine, not long sessions.
     
    With the Persian complete package you learn 5,000 words and move up step by step from A1 to C2.
  • You learn every word in context and in complete sentences, with 42 dialogue texts to read and listen to.
  • All words and texts were recorded in our studio by native speakers of Persian:
    So you pick up clear pronunciation and the right intonation from day one.
  • Practical grammar: a short new exercise every day, so you learn the rules by using them.
  • The verb trainer and the sentence construction trainer teach you to form your own sentences – the step from single words to conversation.
Persian course contents

Online language course:


  • The additional audio trainer lets you learn and repeat the words without a screen – when driving, for example.
  • Latest version: the Persian beginner's course was fully revised in 2026.
  • We have been making language courses since 2002 – over 540,000 courses sold.
  • You pay once and use the course for 10 years. There is no subscription that keeps charging you month after month.
  • Runs without installation on Windows, Linux, macOS, iPhone, iPad, Android smartphones and Android tablets. You can switch devices at any time.
  • 31-day money-back guarantee:
    You have 31 days to decide whether the course is right for you.
    If you are not completely satisfied, we refund 100% of the price – no questions asked.
 
Persian course for beginners

This course compared with other providers:

 
17 Minute Languages
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Long-term memory method:
words that stick
Daily trainer:
your lesson is ready every day
Superlearning music:
calm background music to help you focus
Audio trainer:
learn without a screen
Sound quality of
words and texts
Recorded in our studio
by native speakers
Often computer-generated voices
Payment
One-off payment, no subscription
Often a monthly subscription
 

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How to make steady progress in Persian:


Make steady progress in Persian with 17 Minute Languages
The daily trainer picks your exercises for you, matched to your level. It brings each word back for review at the right moment.
 
Learn over 1,300 Persian words and reach level A1/A2
With the beginner's course you learn over 1,300 words and reach level A1/A2.
 
With the complete package you learn 5,000 words and work your way up from A1 to C2.
 
The complete package also contains many more lessons and texts than the beginner's course, so you get much deeper into Persian.
Daily trainer
In the daily trainer you first read, listen to and learn the new words.
You then review them in a set pattern: sometimes you reveal the translation, sometimes you pick it in a multiple-choice exercise.
 
Over the next few days, each new word comes back just before you would forget it. A word you get wrong goes back into the loop until you know it.
That is how you memorise the translation, the pronunciation and the spelling of each word.
 
Persian texts to read and listen to
Words alone do not make a language. So you also get texts and dialogues to read and listen to, matched to the words you have just learnt.
With the sentence construction trainer you practise putting complete sentences together.
 
Persian verb trainer
The course also includes a verb trainer, so you can practise the Persian verb forms until you get them right.
 
Pick up where you left off
The course carries on exactly where you left off – you don't have to look for the right lesson.
Whether you study for three minutes, 17 minutes or an hour a day is up to you.
 
Elements that keep you motivated
There are also a few extras that keep you motivated:
For every word you learn, you earn points.
The longer you study on a given day, the more points each word earns you.
Study on several days in a row and your learning streak earns you an extra bonus.
 
Exchange points for bonuses
After each session you can compare your score with other learners and exchange points for bonuses – a bit like a frequent flyer programme.
On days when you study for an especially long time, there is a small surprise at the end.
Learn a little longer than yesterday and you earn extra points – and more bonuses.
 
Audio for the Persian vocabulary
Each word is illustrated and was recorded in our studio by native speakers of Persian – no computer voice.
 
17 Minute Languages learning community
You are not learning on your own: in our learning community you can compare notes with other learners and find a learning partner.
 
Vocabulary in English and Persian
The course runs online. Use it on your computer, smartphone or tablet and switch devices whenever you like. You have 10 years of access.
After your daily lesson you can start the audio trainer with today's new words and the ones you got wrong.
You hear each word in English and Persian and repeat it.
That helps the words stick.
 
Have a conversation in Persian
The Persian course takes you from your first words to real conversations: a first simple exchange after about 3 hours, fluent after about 50 hours.
The words you learn come back until they stick.
Step by step you build whole sentences – and you start talking in Persian.
 
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Persian learning statistics, trends and diagrams

How long does it take on average to reach a certain level in Persian?


A0🕑 4.2 hours ­(Basic vocabulary – 300 words)
A1🕑 8.4 hours ­(Level A1 – 600 words)
A2🕑 17.9 hours ­(Level A2 – 1,300 words)
B1🕑 31.4 hours ­(Level B1 – 2,100 words)
B2🕑 41.8 hours ­(Level B2 – 3,000 words)
C1🕑 55.9 hours ­(Level C1 – 4,000 words)
C2🕑 68.9 hours ­(Level C1 – 5,000 words)

What are the personal reasons for learning Persian?

Bilingual relationship 44.3 %
International friendships 17.1 %
Communicate with relatives 13.0 %
Getting to know new cultures 7.4 %
Emigration 4.9 %
School, studies or internship 4.1 %
Improving memory 3.7 %
Travelling 2.6 %
Job and career 2.5 %

How old are Persian learners?

Mobile (iOS, Android)
PC (Windows, Mac, Linux)

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90

How long do users learn Persian every day?


3 minutes:     8.7 %
5 minutes:     10.8 %
7 minutes:     4.8 %
10 minutes:     14.0 %
17 minutes:     47.4 %
20 minutes:     4.7 %
30 minutes:     3.2 %
45 minutes:     0.6 %
60 minutes:     3.1 %
90 minutes:     1.5 %
120 minutes:     0.5 %

How much faster do you learn Persian with Superlearning music?

This is how long it takes on average to learn Persian words in the daily trainer using the long-term memory learning method:
 
1,000 = 15.6 hours
♫ + 1,000 = 13.3 hours
2,000 = 31.3 hours
♫ + 2,000 = 26.6 hours
3,000 = 47 hours
♫ + 3,000 = 39.9 hours
Time saved with Superlearning: 15.0%
 
1,000 words without Superlearning = 15.6 hours
1,000 words with Superlearning = 13.3 hours
★ Saved: 2.3 hours
 
2,000 words without Superlearning = 31.3 hours
2,000 words with Superlearning = 26.6 hours
★ Saved: 4.7 hours
 
3,000 words without Superlearning = 47 hours
3,000 words with Superlearning = 39.9 hours
★ Saved: 7.1 hours
 

Which devices are used for learning?


Android phone:  29.0 %
Windows PC:  28.2 %
iPhone:  21.3 %
Mac:  10.0 %
iPad:  6.6 %
Android tablet:  3.6 %
Linux PC:  1.2 %

Where do users learn Persian?


At home 76.6 %
On the go 6.1 %
Both 17.1 %

 
Source of all learning statistics: Persian online language course, with data from 1,599 Persian learners.
 

 

If you have learned Persian with 17 Minute Languages, you will have these advantages:


Build your career!

  • You will increase your professional opportunities now that you can speak Persian more confidently.
  • You now have the skills to work in Iran whenever you wish.

Meet new people!

  • Every new language opens a door to a new world for you.
    You will meet many new and interesting people!
    Who knows: maybe the love of your life speaks Persian?
  • Are you in a bilingual relationship?
    You can impress your partner by speaking Persian!

Unforgettable experiences!

  • Broaden your horizons as you travel to Iran.
    If you can speak Persian, your trip will become an unforgettable experience:
    You'll gain a better understanding of the country and its inhabitants.

Make more of your free time!

  • You will be able to watch movies in Persian!
  • What a joy it is to be able to read a book in Persian!

Stay in great mental shape!

  • Scientific studies have shown:
    Continued learning increases quality of life and life expectancy.
  • Train your brain!
    It has been found that learning languages aids in preventing dementia and Alzheimer's.

 

 

Free Persian trial version

 
Test the Persian course for free and get lots of study tips as well.
 

 
Persian long term memory learning method

 

The long-term memory learning method of 17 Minute Languages:
Learn and never forget


The Persian long-term memory learning method is based on the latest findings from research on vocabulary learning.
 
You learn all the vocabulary of the Persian course from the beginning and repeat it in a systematic way until it is stored in your long-term memory.
This way you will remember the vocabulary permanently.
learn Persian with long term method
 
Persian language course
 
This is how the long-term method works:
 
  1. First thing on the following day you have to correctly translate this word.
  2. The program then waits for two days.
    On the third day you will be prompted by the same word again.
    You then have to translate it correctly.
  3. The program then waits 4 more days.
    On the seventh day you will be prompted by the same word yet again.
  4. The program then waits 8 more days.
    On the fifteenth day you will be prompted by the same word yet again.
  5. The program then waits a final 16 days.
    You have to correctly translate the word just one more time.

If you knew the word on each occasion, by this time you will never forget it!
It is permanently stored in your long-term memory.
(Important to know: if you forget the word to be learned on any occasion during the repetition phase, the repetition starts again.)
 
With this learning method, you will learn all of the vocabulary in this Persian course.
New words will be added to your lessons every day.
Your vocabulary will grow rapidly.
 

Daily trainer for learning Persian:
The quick-learning system


The daily trainer guides you through all the lessons of your language course on each learning day – according to your learning level.
 
The course calculates your exact level of knowledge before each learning unit and teaches you all the learning content of the language course in a logical sequence:
1
Vocabulary
Using numerous innovative test methods, you will learn and repeat the Persian vocabulary until it is stored in your long-term memory.
You will be able to recall these words automatically as they are now stored in your long-term memory.
2
Words in long-term memory:
After finishing the daily trainer, we provide a recap of all the words that you have embedded in your long-term memory.
3
Add your own vocabulary:
You are interested in a certain topic but you can hardly find any vocabulary about it in your language course?
No problem!
You have the option of entering your own words with your translation into Persian.
Your new words will then be entered and integrated in the daily trainer in the same way as the vocabulary contained in the course.
4
To keep the daily trainer exciting and innovative every day, these different learning topics are not treated in separate blocks, but are presented according to the subject matter and your learning level.
Such variety in your daily study keeps it engaging, prompting you to persist for a little longer in each learning period.
5
Texts, phrases and idioms
The vocabulary is broken down into themes, and you will learn sentences in the context of each theme from the many authentic set texts and dialogues.
Soon, you can look forward to reading books and watching films in Persian in the original language.
6
Sentence construction trainer
With the help of the sentence construction trainer you will learn to build sentences in Persian in a relaxed and creative way!
The program automatically corrects your work.
So you will quickly grasp how sentences are built in Persian.
7
Verb trainer
It is the verbs that are at the heart of every language.
Here you will learn the most important verbs and their conjugated forms; you will also learn how to use the right tenses in Persian.
8
Learn Persian grammar:
The rules of the language are included in your daily trainer: with the help of clearly explained grammar chapters – illustrated by examples – you will learn Persian grammar from scratch and according to a didactically meaningful system.

 
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Persian insider learning community
 

17 Minute Languages' exclusive insider learning community


When you have completed your daily tasks you have the possibility to transfer your score online.
 
Now you have the opportunity to compete with other users via the leaderboard.
Check out who is behind the top scores (of all courses).
Similar to a frequent flyer programme, you can convert the points earned in the course into over 50 rewarding presents.
 
The more you learn, the more you earn :)
Connect with others!
Share your knowledge and grow together with our insider learning community of 17 Minute Languages.
 
Find a tandem partner from Iran and support and motivate each other while learning.
 
Make interesting friends with other Persian learners or people from Iran.
 
learn Persian online

 

 

Free Persian trial version

 
Test the Persian course for free and get lots of study tips as well.
 

 

Varied exercises that are fun and engaging:


Variety is key to learning.
To increase your motivation for daily learning, your language course offers varied and engaging learning methods, visualisations and bonuses.
 
This course will motivate you to learn every day and you will be speaking fluent Persian in no time.
learn Persian with a variety of daily tasks
New vocabulary is introduced to you in the course according to a carefully designed system.
You repeat these as often and as long as it takes to really master the vocabulary in your sleep.
The program is designed to grow as your knowledge grows.
In the midst of repeating exercises, you will be shown new words across various daily assignments.
varied learning methods for fluent Persian
With varied learning methods such as illustrated vocabulary, multiple-choice questions, matching games, translation exercises and dictations, you are guaranteed lasting learning enjoyment.
points for all Persian vocabulary you have learned
You will receive points for all the vocabulary you have learned - and the longer you learn, the more points you earn.
Obviously, there's little purpose in accumulating points if they aren't redeemable for rewards.
That's why you can gradually exchange your collected points for valuable rewards.
Persian course with detailed statistics
We have implemented detailed statistics that will tell you exactly how extensive your knowledge is in Persian.
You can choose to compare your scores with other learners time and time again.
Persian verb trainer
Verbs are at the heart of every language.
We've created a verb trainer just for you.
This training program will teach you frequently used verbs and all their tenses.
studying Persian with everyday dialogues
Typical everyday dialogues are narrated by professional native speakers and set to music to give you that authentic feel of real situations you are very likely to encounter.
fluent Persian with superlearning music
All our language courses include the popular Superlearning music, which allows you to learn in a relaxed way.
(Of course you can also learn without this music.)
meditation practice to learn Persian
To perfect your relaxation, we offer you the option of a guided meditation after each day of learning.
This allows you to complete each learning unit in a deeply relaxed manner.
network with tandem partners
Be a member of our learning partner circle:
You have the opportunity to find learning or tandem partners to study together and to support and motivate each other.
course with Persian grammar
During the course we will introduce you to Persian grammar.
Step by step, the course introduces you to all the important rules of the language and gives you an understanding of the grammar with entertaining exercises.
 
 

 
Persian

Learn Persian 32.9% faster with Superlearning music


learn Persian with Superlearning
Your learning will be accelerated by next-generation superlearning meditation music.
The music you'll listen to is designed to profoundly relax you.
 
Within a very short time you will become very focused:
You will be completely calm, breathing slowly and deeply and be able to concentrate completely on the Persian vocabulary.
 
You will also be able to concentrate on the Persian course longer than without superlearning music, as you will be less distracted.
 
learn Persian with meditation
The superlearning music includes 'binaural beats' (a sound wave) known for their health benefits: increased memory, relaxation and reduced anxiety.
 
Headphones are required for you to reap the full benefits.
 
You can use the superlearning music any time!
You might like to try it when you're working or studying for exams.
 
And of course you can switch the superlearning music off at any time, if you would prefer to learn without music.

 
Versatile dialogues and useful phrases for Persian

Adaptable dialogues and beneficial phrases


All words and dialogues have been recorded by a Persian native speaker.
 
From the very beginning, you will learn clear, accent-free pronunciation and correct emphasis.
 
The texts and phrases were developed through the cooperation of a linguist and a Persian native speaker.
 
In this course, you will learn how Persian is really spoken in Iran.
 

Content of texts and dialogues:


You will accompany the two main characters of the language course on their holidays and in their day-to-day lives at home in 42 different dialogues.
In their company, you will experience significant situations that might arise on your travels or domestically with your partner.
In the many dialogues provided, you will practice sentences that you can really use.
When you work with the dialogues provided in this course, you will improve your conversation skills day by day.
 
en
en-ir
Holidays at the seaside
تعطیلات کنار دریا
ta'tilaat-e kenaar-e daryaa
Azar is on holiday at the beach. He meets Shirin.
آذر رفته به مسافرت کنار دریا. او انجا شیرین را می بیند
aazar rafte be mosaaferat kenaar daryaa. u aandja shirin raa mibinad.
Hello, my name’s Azar. I‘m twenty-three years old.
سلام! من آذر هستم.و بیست و سه ساله هستم
salaam! man aazar hastam, va bist o se saale hastam.
Nice to meet you. My name is Shirin. Where are you from?
خوب ، از آشناییت خوشحال هستم.منم شیرین هستم. اهل کجا هستی؟
az aashnaayi-yat khoshhaal hastam. manam shirinam. ahle kodjaa hasti?
From Iran. I was born in Teheran.
از ایران . من در تهران متولد شده ام
az iraan. man dar tehraan motevalled shode-am.
Welcome to the beach. Are you here on holiday?
خوش آمدی به کنار دریا. تو در اینجا در تعطیلا ت هستی؟
khosh aamadi be kenaar daryaa. to dar indjaa dar ta'tilaat hasti?
Yes, I am. Do you live here?
بله. تو اینجا زندگی میکنی؟
bale. to indjaa zendegi mikoni?
No, I am also from Iran.
نه ، من هم از ایران آمده ام
na, man ham az iraan aamade-am.
 
en
en-ir
At the hotel
در هتلُُُُُُُُُُُُُُُُُُ
dar hotel
Azar talks to a woman at the reception.
آذر با خانمی که در پذیرش ایستاده صحبت می کند:
aazar baa khaanomi ke dar paziresh-e istgaah istaade sohbat mikonad.
Good evening. I am looking for a nice single room.
شب به خیر . من یک اطاق یک نفره مناسب می خواهم
shab be kheyr. man ayek otaagh-e yek nafare monaaseb mikhaaham.
No problem, we have lovely rooms upstairs with bathrooms. Is that okay?
مشکلی نیست ، ما بالا یک اطاق فوق العاده با حمام داریم
moshkeli nist. maa baalaa yek otaagh-e foghalade baa hammaam daarim.
Of course, that is great.
البته این خیلی خوبه
albatte in kheyli khube.
Excuse me, is there a television in the bed room?
بگویید ببینم(راستی) ، در اطاق خواب تلویزیون هم هست؟
beguyid bebinam (raasti), dar otaagh khaab television ham hast?
Yes, we even have satellite television.
بله، ما حتی تلویزیون ماهواره ای هم داریم
bale, maa hattaa television-e maahvaarehi ham daarim.
There are approximately sixty channels.
تقریبا شصت کانال وجود دارد
taghriban shast kaanaal vodjud daarad.
 
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The outing
پیک نیک
piknik
Azar never wanted to go to Esfahan, but Shirin grew up there.
آذر هیچ وقت نمی خواسته به اصفهان برود ولی شیرین اونجا بزرگ شده
aazar hich vaght nemikhaaste be esfehaan beravad, vali shirin undjaa bozorg shode.
In Azar‘s opinion Esfahan is such a grey, awful and boring city.
اذر فکر می کند، که ا صفهان یک شهر یک نواخت وحشتنا ک و خسته کننده ای است
aazar fekr mikonad, ke esfehaan yek shahr-e yeknavaakht, vahshatnaak va khaste konande-i ast.
But this time Shirin forced him to come along with her at least for a day.
ولی این دفعه شیرین او را مجبور میکند که با او بیا ید، حدا قل برای یک روز
vali in daf'e shirin u raa madjbur mikonad ke baa u biayad, hadde aghal baraaye yek ruz.
They walk through the old town together.
آنها با هم دور قسمت قدیمی شهر می گردند
aanhaa baa ham dor-e ghesmat-e ghadimi-ye shahr migardand.
This is the place where I spent most of my time when I was young.
اینجا همان جایی است که من اکثر اوقات جوانیم را توی آن گذرانده ام
indjaa hamaan djaa-yi ast, ke man aksar-e oghaat djavaani-yam raa tuye aan gozaraandam.
An art gallery?
یک گا لری هنری؟
yek gaaleri-ye honari?
Yes, my aunt has started it.
بله خا له من آنرا درست کرده
bale khaale-ye man aan raa dorost karde.
 
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en-ir
At the service station
در پمپ بنزین
dar pomp-e benzin
Azar did his driver's license a few weeks ago.
آذر چند هفته پیش گوا هینا مه خود را گرفته
aazar chand hafte pish govaahinaame-ye khod raa gerefte.
Therefore he is always excited when he‘s driving a car.
به خا طر همین او همیشه وقتی رانند گی می کند ، هیجا ن زده است
be khaatere hamin u hamishe vaghti raanandegi mikonad, hayadjaan-zade ast.
He knows exactly how to get to the station.
او مسیر به طرف ایستگاه قطار را دقیق می داند
u masir-e be taraf-e istgaah-e ghataar raa daghigh midaanad.
From there, he just has to take the motorway straight to the airport.
از آنجا او با ید مستقیم از طریق اتو بان به طرف فرودگاه برود
aandjaa u baayad mostaghim az tarigh-e utubaan be taraf-e forudgaah beravad.
But first he has to go to the petrol station:
ولی اول باید به یک پمپ بنزین برود
vali avval baayad be yek pomp-benzin beravad.
He doesn’t know which petrol he needs.
او نمی داند ، که ما شین او چه سوختی را احتیا ج دارد
u nemidaanad, ke maashin-e u che sukhti raa ehtiyaadj daarad.
He asks the attendant at the petrol station.
او از مسئو ل پمپ بنزین سوا ل می کند
u az mas'ul-e pomp-e benzin soaal mikonad.
 
en
en-ir
The guy on the train
آن مرد در قطار
aan mard dar ghataar
Shirin is on the train. She is going home for Christmas.
شیرین در قطار نشسته . او برای کریسمس به طرف خانه می رود
shirin dar ghataar neshaste. u baraaye kirismas be taraf-e khaane miravad.
An elderly person sits next to her.
یک ادم پیر پهلوی او نشسته
yek aadam-e pir pahluye u neshaste.
Are you on the train for a business trip?
شما به خا طر یک مسافرت کاری در قطار هستید ؟
shomaa be khaater-e yek mosaaerat-e kaari dar ghataar hastid?
No, I will visit my family over Christmas.
نه ، برای ملا قات خا نواده ام در کریسمس
na, baraaye molaaghaat-e khaanevaade-am dar kirismas.
That’s so nice! You can consider yourself lucky. I don’t have a family any more.
این خیلی خوبه إ خوش به حالتان . من دیگر خا نواده ای ندارم
in kheyli khube. khosh be haal-e-taan. man digar khaanevaade-i nadaaram.
Are you a bachelor?
شما مچرد هستید ؟
shomaa modjarrad hastid?
No. I fell in love over a hundred times in my life.
نه ، من در طول زندگیم بیشتر از صد بار عاشق شده ام
na, man dar tul-e zendegi-am bishtar az sad baar aashegh shode-am.
 

Step by step, the verb trainer guides you through each verb and its various conjugations


 
At the heart of every language are the verbs.
You will begin with the most frequently used verbs and all their conjugated forms.
When you recognise and form verbs correctly, you have already learned the most important part of grammar and can now form meaningful sentences.
 
With the verb trainer, you will learn how to conjugate the most frequently used verbs, how to use the verbs in constructing sentences and apply the tenses correctly in Persian.
 
When you master this you have already learned the essentials of Persian grammar.
You will understand sentences and confidently have your first conversations in Persian.
 
The verb trainer will systematically teach you all important verbs in all tenses within the first few days.
The playful exercises build on each other making it very easy for you to follow.
 
See how verbs are formed in Persian here:
 
to have
داشتن
I have
دارم
you have
داری
he has
دارد
we have
داريم
you have
داريد
they have
دارند
to be
بودن
I am
هستم
you are
هستی
he is
هست
we are
هستيم
you are
هستيد
they are
هستند
to go
رفتن
I go
می روی
you go
می رود
he goes
می رويم
we go
می رويم
you go
می رويد
they go
می روند
can
توانستن
I can
توانم
you can
توانی
he can
تواند
we can
توانیم
you can
توانید
they can
توانند
to do
كردن
I do
کنم
you do
کنی
he does
کند
we do
کنیم
you do
کنید
they do
کنند
I had
می داشتم
you had
می داشتی
he had
می داشت
we had
می داشتيم
they had
می داشتند
I was
می بودم
you were
می بودی
he was
می بود
we were
می بوديم
you were
می بوديد
I went
می رفتم
you went
می رفتی
he went
می رفت
we went
می رفتيم
you went
می رفتيد
they went
می رفتند
you did
کردی
he did
کرد
we did
کردیم
you did
کردید
they did
کردند
I will have
خواهم داشت
you will have
خواهيد داشت
he will have
خواهند داشت
we will have
خواهيم داشت
you will have
خواهيد داشت
they will have
خواهند داشت
I will be
خواهم بود
you will be
خواهی بود
he will be
خواهد بود
we will be
خواهيم بود
you will be
خواهيد بود
they will be
خواهند بود
I will go
خواهم رفت
you will go
خواهی رفت
he will go
خواهد رفت
we will go
خواهيم رفت
you will go
خواهيد رفت
they will go
خواهند رفت
I will do
خواهم کرد
you will do
خواهی کرد
he will do
خواهد کرد
we will do
خواهیم کرد
you will do
خواهید کرد
they will do
خواهند کرد
Is there ... ?
آیا وجود دارد ...
May I ... ?
ممکن است من ...
I need ...
من نیاز دارم ...
Where is ... ?
کجا است؟
What is ... ?
چیست؟
How much is ... ?
قیمتش چند است؟
I would like to have ...
۔۔۔من تمایل دارم
Can you ... ?
میتوانی ...؟
          
 

Persian grammar, clearly and simply explained


The practical and comprehensive grammar of the course is a core component and teaches you the most important grammar rules in a systematic, understandable way with numerous examples.
 
Explained step by step and vividly, the rules of the language become familiar to you. After only a short learning time, you will be able to form simple, correct Persian sentences.
 
For every rule you will always find clear example sentences and well-arranged tables that not only deepen your grammar knowledge and reinforce what you have learned, but also expand your vocabulary.
 
For the grammar chapters, the daily trainer presents you with numerous easy-to-understand exercises that help you internalise the grammar rules quickly.
 
Persian grammar: rules explained step by step

Grammar

The complete Persian grammar is part of your course: every rule explained step by step, with new exercises every day.

Persian sentence construction trainer


Persian sentence building trainer
You will find the Persian Sentence Construction Trainer integrated into your language course.
This program teaches you to form sentences in Persian quickly and correctly.
 
This is how you practise sentence construction in Persian:
 
You see a short sentence in Persian broken down into its building blocks, the individual words.
Your task now is to put the individual words in the correct order.
 
You learn the vocabulary in the context of complete sentences and with each exercise you improve your sentence structure in Persian.
 
You will learn Persian even faster and become more confident in speaking every day.
 
 

Persian conversation trainer


At the beginning of learning Persian it is very important that you can start to form sentences quickly and have important phrases in Persian at hand.
You can achieve this important foundation in a short time with the Persian conversation trainer.
 
The conversation trainer is part of the Persian course and teaches you sentences, sentence building blocks and phrases right from the start.
The topics are as follows:
 
  • greetings & farewells
  • small talk
  • introducing yourself
  • asking your first questions
  • talking about hobbies
  • reading labels, signs and tags
  • ordering in restaurants and coffeehouses
  • ask for prices
  • book a room
  • make phone calls in Persian
  • organise everything when travelling
  • appointments and dates
  • write e-mails
  • rent a car
  • travel by public transport
  • and much more!
Persian conversation trainer

 

 
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One online course suitable for all your devices: laptop, tablet and smartphone


You can use the Persian online course on all your devices and switch back and forth between them as you like.
 
The course can be used with any smartphone (Android, iPhone), any tablet (iPad, Android or Windows) and any computer running Windows (11, 10, 8, 7), Linux or macOS.
 
You can pick up where you left off, regardless of the device.
 

 
Practice Persian in the morning on the train using your iPhone or Android smartphone.
You can pick up where you left off during your lunch break on your laptop, using Windows, Linux or on a Mac.
In the evenings, you can kick back in your favourite spot and learn while you relax, whether it's on your iPad, Windows or Android tablet.

Bonus: Additional Audio-Trainer


As an extra to the Persian learning software you get the Persian audio trainer.
 
The audio trainer teaches you in blocks of 5 minutes, which you can play manually or via autoplay function – ideal if you don't have a free hand.
You will be able to consolidate what you have learned and learn new words.
 
You can listen to the Persian audio trainer on your mobile phone or run it on your PC.
 
To help you remember the words even better, we have added the superlearning music to the background of each track.
With the audio trainer you learn Persian just by listening, almost without noticing, for example:
...when doing physical activity or riding a bike
...while driving
...while sitting comfortably on the sofa at home
...on the train or bus
...in between breaks or waiting periods

Audio trainer example 1



 

Audio trainer example 2



 
 

Want to refresh your Persian or expand your existing knowledge?


If you already know some Persian and would like to expand your existing Persian knowledge, you can take a placement test for Persian right at the beginning of the language course.
You will then start learning at exactly the perfect point for you.
 
If you learned Persian a long time ago, but have forgotten a lot of words, we recommend that you start at the very beginning.
 
You will move through the course quickly: for each word, you can quickly tag whether you already knew it or whether it is new to you.
 
Verbs, texts and grammar will be repeatedly shown to you throughout the course with new content.
You can decide for yourself at any time what else you would like to learn.
This way you only learn new things and quickly revise everything you might have forgotten.
 

Professionally recorded Persian texts and vocabulary


All vocabulary and texts are spoken by a Persian native speaker.
You can listen to and repeat each of the 1,300 words as well as the 42 dialogue texts as often as you'd like.
 
In all the learning methods and tests, the vocabulary and lines of text are played for you.
You constantly repeat the correct pronunciation.
 
You learn clear and accent-free pronunciation with the correct emphasis!
learn Persian with native speakers

 

Free Persian trial version

 
Test the Persian course for free and get lots of study tips as well.
 
 

You are protected by our money-back guarantee:


Test the language course without any risk.
If you are not completely satisfied, we will refund 100% of the purchase price.
No questions asked.
 
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You get immediate access to the language course:


When you order the course and pay by credit card or PayPal, you get immediate access to your online course.
You only pay once – this is not a subscription model as is the case with other providers.
You can use your course for 10 years.
 
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What do our clients say
... regarding the learning methods of the language courses


"It is a more fun approach than other courses.
I like the repetition rhythm of words I do not know. I need a visual approach to support aural learning."

   (Andrea Matrosovs)
 
"The varied learning possibilities are gorgeous! They have something in store for everyone.
Especially being able to print flashcards has been new to me and I think it's brilliant! They are really easy to print and front and back are fitting on top of each other! The everyday situations make learning much easier since sentences out of everyday life are a great motivation learning a language. Learning varies at all times because there are so many different ways teaching myself the language."

   (Kelly Roberts)
 
"It speaks the words so I can hear pronunciation instead of just guessing how written words might sound.
I also like the multitude of ways the words are presented: written words, pictures, fill in the blank sentences, spoken dialogue, etc.
This allowed me to speak more authentically and to learn the words more thoroughly.
This is the best program I have used."

   (Ashley Crust)
 
"I am very content with your language course and I really enjoy learning with it. I like the well-structured way of the course and the wide-ranging possibilities which make learning so much easier and varying as well. Besides I think it's great you can choose to listen to the language as often as you want to as well as being able to print the vocabulary on flashcards. In any case I would love to thank the experts who developed the course very much! It's fun to learn a new language with this course!"
   (Gillian Smith)
 
"Early days yet but ... I like the challenge created by the various ways of presenting the words / expressions presented in the learning process.
Both passive and active recall are interspersed following your own system and the dynamic variation keeps the experience 'fresh'.
I'm old and have a problem with short-term memory but I notice that the repetitions and 'recycling' are paying off.
Recognition is simple but recall of the target item from the English is slow. I'll get there in the end!
By combining this course (for vocabulary) with other input, I am making fair progress."

   (Piet Wade)
 

What our clients say
... about the long term memory learning method


"I've been mostly impressed by the long-term method for learning new vocabulary, since I didn't expect to know the vocabulary after a pretty long break. The explanation of the psychological backgrounds and the systematics of the memory performance respectively makes the learning methods much more comprehensible."
   (Scott Wilkinson)
 
"The long-term memory learning method for keeping vocabulary in long-term memory is, in my opinion, particularly efficient. Thereby you are developing ambition which keeps you going. Also the pages which hide the vocab are tremendously good to get a quick overview and are very suitable to repeat in fast track. I find the displaying of the last seven wrong inputs in the long-term memory learning method very supportive."
   (Frank Collins)
 
"I really really like the vocabulary training method. Here, I'm especially using the long-term memory learning method. I mostly prefer multiple choice and input. This method makes me build up on my vocabulary knowledge quickly. I'm able to connect proper spelling as well as the right pronunciation by the audio output. To get a quick learning success this is essential to me.
The distinct lessons are prepared well and are really easy to access. Here it's especially useful having the possibility playing the particular sequences."

   (Lauren Grey)
 
"I'd learned this language already basically before but I could hardly remember anything about my basics, nevertheless I was able to reaccess the language. For this I'm sure the clear and logical structure of the language course is crucial and also the opportunity to operate within the program in so many different ways."
   (Jean-Baptiste Novak)
 
"Every day before I go to sleep I'm practising my vocabulary with the long-term memory learning method. By purchasing your software I've made a good decision since it's fun learning and gives me a sense of achievement most of the time. As far as I'm concerned this course enhanced my linguistic knowledge because its design is varying. Another great advantage is the course being suitable for all kinds of operating systems. This is what I really like about it since I'm a Linux user and therefore limited concerning software."
   (Chris Worthingham)
 
"I've been using this language course for 4 months intensively. I think it's really convenient having the possibility to repeat the vocabulary regularly with the long-term memory learning method. I really enjoy this program for it keeps asking until the correlate word is typed in correctly. Moreover the digital speech of the respective vocabulary is also great."
   (Gautam Kumars)
 
"I was especially amazed by learning with the long-term method. The recordings of the entire vocabulary and dialogues sound very natural and realistic since they were all spoken by native speakers. Putting it in a nutshell, it's a well-made language course."
   (Marcus Großkautz)
 
"I really do like learning using the long term memory learning method. Using the PC is much simpler than writing manually. Moreover using the PC is much more efficient since you cannot cheat yourself - The system is correcting every single mistake also including emphasis which are also registered. Storing the different levels makes repeating the vocabulary and the texts based on the flashcard principle possible and thereby more effective. Learning foreign languages has become a hobby to me - for me, personally, it is not only learning by heart but a leisure pursuit."
   (Emily Snyder)
 
"From an educational view the long term memory learning method is very well-structured.
We are able to store the results. Also we think the gap texts are great and the pronunciation of the audio files is especially audible and clear.
The lessons are kept short which is favourable respecting our age. Thank you very much for this language course."

   (Richard & Francis Pennyworthy)
 
"I find the logical and neat outline very appealing. I'm also motivated by the long term memory learning method which makes it easy for me to live up to the learning success of the day before and gets me started over quickly. I've already bought the beginner's course and my experiences with the long term memory learning method are good. You can virtually follow the continuing progress the team is working on - this is what I really like since they give me the feeling that I'm taken seriously when I hand in some suggestions for improvement and changes."
   (Agatha Low)
 
"It's very beneficial being able to organize your individual schedule and also being able to print out the entire course. The variety of the teaching materials is also great.
When it comes to learning vocabulary by using the long term memory learning method you only decide once how long you would like to learn per day. Once you've decided on how long you want to learn a day, this will be happening automatically afterwards. So, once you get started you will pull through.
This is also very helpful when having a hard time with motivation. Being able to decide on your own how long you want to learn makes this course "feasible"."

   (Henry Smalls)
 

Customer reviews
... about the daily trainer


"I really have to thank you for the daily exercises. They really give me the motivation I need to do at least my daily exercises on a daily basis since I don't have much time left. Additionally I think the great choice of the different ways of learning is gorgeous, e.g. first, taking a look at the vocabulary, secondly finding them hidden in a text and thereby studying them and then being tested and learning vocabulary intensively. "
   (A. Svensson)
 
"The daily exercises are the greatest thing about this learning software. In this way I'm able to learn in a structured way. Thereby, I can learn both the vocabulary training and text exercises quickly and continuously. Moreover I'm convinced by the different methods of vocabulary training and different learning methods. Above all the text input and the automatic testing of your knowledge gives me a quick and really good result."
   (Chris Osborne)
 
"I like the interval repetition, the division in levels and the monitor how much time is left to achieve a level, I like the reward system, when it is possible to get other courses in other languages, I like the meditation music."
   
 
"I enjoy the daily exercise program because it's easy to work on and it's varying. Mostly I use the long term memory learning method and the quick repetition. This course allows me to continue my studies on a daily basis and I feel really really motivated to learn another language."
   (Jason Big)
 
"I am given the possibility to determine the learning rate myself. The daily exercises are giving me the pressure necessary I need to do them.
Apparently different brain areas are getting activated by different learning methods of the program. In my own case, the learning success seems to be lasting."

   (Craig Miller)
 
"I like the lessons being divided in daily exercises.
Still, I can decide by myself independently how much I'd like to learn. That way learning never gets boring.
I further like the speakers being native speakers. From the beginning, you are offered short texts which you can gradually elaborate."

   (Frank Roy)
 
"The daily exercises learning method seems very effective. It gives you a well-structured schedule that guides you through the program.
And if there is time left you could additionally use further training methods."

   (Gunther Rummel)
 
"The daily exercises are encouraging me to really stay focused even though there are no new words added. Regardless of whether working on quick repetition or text input: The recorded vocabulary combined with the written word itself is perfect for me."
   (Sabine Schwarz)
 

What our clients say
... in regard to structure and content of the programme


"I appreciate the course's systematic regarding the structure, the clarity regarding the titles you can click on.
I also like being able to print out whatever I like and having the correcting aid at my disposal. It's very beneficial having the opportunity to listen to the appropriate vocabulary. This course is definitely meeting my expectations!"

 
"I like being drilled - and measured against A1/A2 proficiency. I also like the dialogs. I go back over them again and again. (Occasionally the dialog translations are not real accurate but they do give the meaning.) After reading dialogs, I will also type them into my own document, give me a good practice writing. I also like the dictation."
   (Ira Lund)
 
"This course has broadened my vocabulary knowledge tremendously.
For me personally, listening to texts and thereby improving my own pronunciation was particularly helpful. Of course this is really motivating, helpful and is giving me a feeling of getting more and more confident when communicating with native speakers. The method by which you acquire vocabulary is excellent - at the same time it's a fantastic exercise to train my brain."

   (Bill Green)
 
"I like the learning units being split in small very achievable units. The vocabulary being taught is very applicable especially for beginners - that's what I really like since I want to learn this language only on a "vacation" kind of level. Additionally I want to point out the learning monitoring and the opportunity given to print out the vocabulary which makes learning a lot easier for me."
   (Mark Curtis)
 
"The lessons are very versatile. This program also provides the possibility to print out cards which I think is very crucial. Since we're getting ready to move these lessons are great to get prepared.
This course is great!"

   (Tess Carlson)
 
"The listening examples are suitable for the daily use and are worth learning.
Within a short period of time I acquired essential vocabulary which encouraged me to keep going.
In addition the recording is realistic, comprehensible and I as a student was given the chance to get an impression what feeling for language means."

   (Chester Fields)
 
"I'm very pleased with this course and it helps a lot with my studies. This course is especially helpful when it comes to learning vocabulary and a proper pronunciation. I'm pretty sure I would have given up learning this language if it wasn't for this course. I like the lessons being short and therefore clear. Also the flashcards which can be printed out are great for taking with you and learn whenever I feel like studying."
   (Holly Wilkinson)
 
"I'm really motivated by the short and not too challenging lessons. They encourage me to hang in there because they are easy to process by the self-learning principle. I really like the versatile testing options. Each term or sentence can be repeated - this way the pronunciation can be memorized much better."
   (Christen Nixon)
 
"I was positively surprised by the many lessons. The lessons aren't stuffed full and contain an appropriate amount of vocabulary. The dialogue texts are well-chosen and the basic vocabulary is extensive.
The flash cards which can be printed are a good learning method - it really worked out for me."

   (Nicki Chestnut)
 

What our clients say
... about the price/performance ratio of the language courses


"What I like most about the course is the long term memory learning method. This way it's possible to learn vocabularies which you consider to be essential. Moreover I was surprised by the price... I think it is a very fair price! Kudos to you!"
   (Sebastian White)
 
"I've tried bunches of language courses and this one is the best so far! The price-performance ratio is absolutely justifiable. The course's navigation is easy to handle whereas the course is both visually and acoustically orientated. This way learning is easy and progress can be seen very soon. This course is highly recommendable - especially for beginners."
   (Daniel Robinson)
 
"I would like to thank you for the excellent price/performance ratio. "
   (George Murphy)
 
"The price/performance ratio is amazing. Other courses which are comparable are much more expensive!"
   (Andrew Drake)
 
 

And after A1/A2, your Persian journey continues:
Advanced course (B1/B2) · Business course (B2–C2) · Proficiency vocabulary (C1/C2)
– all included in the Persian complete package below!

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Here's a summary of what's included in the Persian language course:
  • Learn over 1,300 words with the unique long-term memory learning method and acquire a solid Persian basic vocabulary.
     
    If you choose the Persian complete package, you'll learn over 5,000 words.
  • You will be given countless phrases and texts grouped by themes.
    You will learn the words in context and in whole sentences.
  • Every day, you will receive new exercises including grammar to enhance your language knowledge.
  • The daily trainer provides you with exercises according to your learning level and speed, in order to achieve the highest possible learning efficiency.
  • Thanks to the verb trainer, which is also presented to you as part of the daily trainer, you will learn how to conjugate the most common verbs and how to apply the tenses in Persian.
  • With the help of the sentence construction trainer, you will be taught the sentence structure in Persian in a playful way.
    Soon you will be able to form correct sentences in Persian.
  • The conversation trainer provides you with an easy and successful introduction to the language.
    You will learn simple sentences and useful expressions.
    Beginners in particular will quickly be able to have basic conversations.
  • In the 17 Minute Languages' learning community, you can exchange ideas and make new friends with other highly motivated learners of your chosen foreign language as well as native speakers from Iran.
  • For every type of learner, effective learning methods bring substantial fun in learning.
  • The course requires no prior installation and is particularly user-friendly.
  • Latest version – the Persian language course was completely revised in 2026.
  • One-off payment, no subscription.
    You get access for 10 years.
  • For Windows / Linux / macOS / iPhone / Android smartphones / iPad / Android tablets / Windows tablets.

 
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Fast-paced progress:

This software program will make learning Persian fun and easy at breathtaking speed.
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Sophisticated software:

We first released this software in 2002.
Our team of developers carefully updates it every year, focusing intently on the details.
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A variety of tasks each day:

Varied daily tasks and a huge selection of learning methods will motivate you to continue learning every day.
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Unique learning methods:

With the long-term memory learning method and daily tasks tailored to you, you will learn Persian in record time.
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