An Introduction to Persian
by W. M. Thackston
from Ibex Publishers
A comprehensive grammar of modern, classical & colloquial Persian. Includes glossary. Accompanying set of tapes useful for pronunciation is available.
Persian-english English-persian Learner's Dictionary: A Dictionary for English Speakers Studying Persian (Farsi/dari
by Yavar Dehghani
from Ibex Publishers
The increasing popularity of the study of Persian (also known as Farsi, Tajiki or Dari) in the English speaking world, has created a need for a bi-directional Persian-English dictionary geared towards English speakers who are learning Persian.
The features of the Persian-English / English-Persian Learner's Dictionary which make it unique are:
Bi-directional: This is the first and only Persian-English/English-Persian dictionary in one volume which features both Persian and transliteration. Alphabet: The alphabet used in Persian is completely different from the English. This can be a major barrier in the early stages of learning the language. This dictionary provides a simple transliteration of the Persian word along with its equivalent in the Persian alphabet. Alphabetical order: In this dictionary, the alphabetical order in the Persian-English section is based on the English spelling. This makes it easy for the user who is not familiar with the Persian alphabet to find a word. Correct use of words: This dictionary gives synonyms in various contexts allowing the student to easily choose the correct meaning. Entries: Approximately 18,000 entries covering both day-to-day and more specialized vocabulary.
The Audience for this dictionary is: English speaking students of Persian. English speakers who are seeking to communicate with Persian speakers. Children of Iranians, Afghans and Tajiks outside their homeland who wish to learn their mother language. Persian speakers who wish to learn English.
Lonely Planet Farsi (Persian) Phrasebook
by Yavar Dehghani
from Lonely Planet
We'll hike up the masir e kuh and drop in at the local
In This Guide:
Clear pronunciation guide for the scrupulous speaker.
Action-packed vocabulary for outdoor devotees.
Classical Persian poetry for that inspirational moment.
Savouries and sweets to summon up a feast.
Language tips for getting the perfect bargain.
Comprehensive two-way dictionary.
Your First 100 Words in Persian
by Jane Wightwick
from McGraw-Hill
YOUR FIRST 100 WORDS IN . . . PERSIAN
A paperback original
Takes the intimidation out of learning a new language
In the Your First 100 Words In series, readers are shown how to decipher and read a new script by learning 100 primary words in a new language.
Covering the languages of Iran and Afghanistan, this new addition to the Your First 100 Words In series can be used by students as a supplement for their language courses, by parents as an introduction for young children, or by learners independently.
Farsi-English/English-Farsi (Persian) Concise Dictionary (Hippocrene Concise Dictionary)
by Anooshirvan M. Miandji
from Hippocrene Books
8,400 total entries
General vocabulary of Iran's official language
Includes Farsi script and phonetic pronunciation
Concise, portable format
Ideal for travelers, businesspeople, or students of Farsi or English
Beginner's Dari (Persian) (Hippocrene Beginner's)
by Shaista Wahab
from Hippocrene Books
Teach Yourself Modern Persian/Farsi Complete Course Audiopack
by Narguess Farzad
from McGraw-Hill
Learning Modern Persian as easy as 1-2-3
With this book, Modern Persian is attainable for any beginning student. You can use Teach Yourself Modern Persian Complete Course at your own pace or as a supplement to formal courses. This complete course is based on the very latest learning methods and designed to be enjoyable and user-friendly.
Prepared by experts in the language, Teach Yourself Modern Persian begins with the basics and gradually promotes you to a level of smooth and confident communication, including:
- Up-to-date, graded interactive dialogues
- Graded units of culture notes, grammar, and exercises
- Step-by-step guide to pronunciation
- Practical vocabulary
- Regular and irregular verb tables
- Plenty of practice exercises and answers
- Bilingual glossary
Package includes two 60-minute CDs and a book.
Oxford Picture Dictionary: English/Farsi (Oxford Picture Dictionary)
by Jayme Adelson-Goldstein
from Oxford University Press, USA
The remarkable new edition of the best-selling Oxford Picture Dictionary, features over 4,000 words and phrases illustrated with all new vibrant, crystal-clear artwork. The topics, based on extensive input from teachers and students, have been thoroughly updated to meet the needs of today's English language learners. The new bilingual editions have complete second language indexes.
Farsi Persian English Dictionary (Hippocrene Standard Dictionary)
by S. Haim
from Hippocrene Books
The Combined New Persian-English and English-Persian Dictionary
by Abbas Aryanpur-Kashani
from Mazda Publishers
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