Bebakhshid


Book Description

From the Love, Prayers, Devotion, Joy and Enigma to the Laments, Qalandariyat, Sin, Exile and Debauchery of the Persian Qalandars and Mystics. Selected translated English verses, quatrains, rubai, ghazals, masnawis and qasidehs of Saadi Shirazi, San’ai, Rudaki, Farrukhi Sistani, Mahsati, Baba Taher, Omar Khayyam, Amir Khusrau, Hafez, Jalal ud-din Md Rumi, Attar of Nishapur, Abolqasem Ferdowsi, Nezami Ganjavi, Abd’l Rahman Jami, Nasir Khusraw, Saib of Tabriz and several Persian masters and Qalandars - spanning eras, courts, dilapidated wine houses, prisons and millennials compiled into a single Richly-Illustrated Book, from a variety of sources. Translations from Sir Richard Francis Burton, Edward Fitzgerald, Coleman Barks, John Moyne, E.H. Whinfield, Dick Davis, Paul E. Losensky, Lt. Col. H. Wilberforce Clarke, Edward Heron-Allen, Alfaham Darabandi, Charles Schefler and several other scholars of the Persian Literature. Re-Live your Persian Dreams!




Learn Persian - Level 2: Absolute Beginner


Book Description

Interactive. Effective. And FUN! Start speaking Persian in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Learn Persian - Level 2: Absolute Beginner, a completely new way to learn Persian with ease! Learn Persian - Level 2: Absolute Beginner will arm you with Persian and cultural insight to utterly shock and amaze your Iranian friends and family, teachers, and colleagues. What you get in Learn Persian - Level 2: Absolute Beginner: - 180+ pages of Persian learning material - 25 Persian lessons: dialog transcripts with translation, vocabulary, sample sentences and a grammar section - 25 Audio Lesson Tracks - 25 Audio Review Tracks (practice new words and phrases) - 25 Audio Dialog Tracks (read along while you listen) This book is the most powerful way to learn Persian. Guaranteed. You get the two most powerful components of our language learning system: the audio lessons and lesson notes. Why are the audio lessons so effective? - 25 powerful and to the point lessons - syllable-by-syllable breakdown of each word and phrase so that you can say every word and phrase instantly - repeat after the professional teacher to practice proper pronunciation - cultural insight and insider-only tips from our teachers in each lesson - fun and relaxed approach to learning - effortlessly learn from bi-lingual and bi-cultural hosts as they guide you through the pitfalls and pleasures of Iran and Persian. Why are the lesson notes so effective? - improve listening comprehension and reading comprehension by reading the dialog transcript while listening to the conversation - grasp the exact meaning of phrases and expressions with natural translations - expand your word and phrase usage with the expansion section - master and learn to use Persian grammar with the grammar section Discover or rediscover how fun learning a language can be with the future of language learning. And start speaking Persian instantly!




Learn Persian - PhrasePower


Book Description

Power up your Persian with Learn Persian - Phrase Power! It’s the perfect learning companion for travelers and beginner students alike. Whether you’re looking for a convenient travel guide to help prepare you for a trip to Iran or you’re starting on the path to Persian fluency, this Persian language e-book will get you speaking from page 1! Sound too good to be true? It’s not! This powerful Persian phrase book will not only teach you over 700 must-know Persian words and phrases, it will show you how to use these essential phrases in conversation with vibrant illustrations and easy to follow sentence patterns. Need to introduce yourself to a new colleague? Want to ask someone to take your photo? You’ll learn how to do this and much much more with Learn Persian - Phrase Power! What’s Inside: - 4 Beginner-level chapters (Essentials, Asking Questions, First Encounters, Social Situations) - In-depth vocabulary Reference section - 700+ essential Persian words and phrases - Easy to follow conversation layout




Learn Persian


Book Description

Learn Persian has a step-by-step organized and structured framework of modern Persian words; grammar, short syntactical phrases and idiomatic expressions. Persian has a lot of common words and sounds from Arabic and Urdu; this work highlights vowels and consonants that are covered in the formation of words and sounds with apt precision. The special feature of this book is its simplicity, yet meaningful and comprehensiveness for the study of the language. This should be a good source book for new learners, as well as for those who want to explore the harmony and flair of Persian. It would undoubtedly open doors to a Persian heritage as much as it slowly trains the eager learner in spoken Persian as well. Learn Persian will interest both learners and experts, and an excellent experience of coming across Persian as an interesting living language.







Farsi


Book Description

Presents a Farsi-English dictionary containing over 4,000 entries with romanized Farsi text, as well as a phrase book and brief introductions to grammar, pronunciation and the Farsi alphabet.




Learn Persian - Level 1: Introduction to Persian


Book Description

Interactive. Effective. And FUN! Start speaking Persian in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Learn Persian - Level 1: Introduction - a completely new way to learn Persian with ease! Learn Persian - Level 1: Introduction will arm you with language and cultural insight to utterly shock and amaze your Iranian friends and family, teachers, and colleagues. What you get in Learn Persian - Level 1: Introduction: - 5 Basic Bootcamp lessons: dialog transcripts with translation, vocabulary, sample sentences and a grammar section - 15 All About lessons: cultural insight and insider-only tips from our teachers in each lesson - 5 Pronunciation lesson: tips and techniques on proper pronunciation Discover or rediscover how fun learning a language can be with the future of language learning, and start speaking Persian instantly!




3-Minute Persian


Book Description

Want to learn Persian with easy 3-minute lessons? Want to be able to greet others, introduce yourself, make small talk and ask basic questions in Persian? Then this 25-Lesson book is for you. You learn the most common and useful Persian questions, answers and phrases that are used in daily conversations. Perfect for Beginners that want to start speaking Persian. Here’s a sneak peek at the first 5 lessons: • Self Introduction • Greetings and Farewells • Manners • Asking How Someone Is • Making Apologies Wait! You also get a bonus book: You get the “Everyday Persian for Beginners - 400 Actions & Activities” book for free. Learn how to talk about your day - from morning to night - and massively improve your Persian. Learn 400+ phrases for daily activities through 10 easy chapters. Before you go, remember to download the audio here: https://goo.gl/S3RMmg Want to learn even more Persian with a complete learning program? Sign up for a FREE Lifetime Account at PersianPod101.com. You get access the biggest library of Persian audio and video lessons made by real teachers.




Complete Modern Persian Beginner to Intermediate Course


Book Description

This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding audio support. - You can purchase the book and audio support as a pack (ISBN: 9781444102307) - The audio support is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444102406) (copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find these products) Are you looking for a complete course in Modern Persian (Farsi) which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Modern Persian (Farsi) will guarantee success! Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. PRONUNCIATION Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Iran. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.




Middle East on a Shoestring


Book Description

Covering travel in Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen, this comprehensive guide contains cultural and historical information on each region, tips and advice for hassle-free travel, essential inforamion on border crossings, and suggested itineraries. of color photos.