LEARN PERSIAN
Master Persian with Native Speakers
Discover the beauty of Persian, spoken in two primary dialects: Farsi and Dari. With lessons tailored to your goals, connect with native speakers fluent in both dialects and immerse yourself in the rich cultural and literary heritage of the Persian-speaking world.
Select Your Language
Select Your Language
Dari
Farsi
SELECT YOUR DIALECT:
PERSIAN
Dari
Dari, the primary dialect of Afghanistan, is mutually intelligible with Farsi and shares a deep connection to Afghan culture, history, and poetry.
PERSIAN
Farsi
Farsi, spoken primarily in Iran, is the most widely spoken Persian dialect, with a rich literary tradition and cultural influence across the Persian-speaking world.
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3 SESSIONS
10 SESSIONS
$20
PER HOUR
Total price $ 200
Validity: 12 weeks*
Suggested learning pace:
Once per week
*With a freezing option which will allow you to pause its validity for up to six weeks. This will let you take a break in your learning without fear of losing your sessions.
20 SESSIONS
$18
PER HOUR
Total price $ 360
Validity: 22 weeks*
Suggested learning pace:
Once per week
*With a freezing option which will allow you to pause its validity for up to six weeks. This will let you take a break in your learning without fear of losing your sessions.
30 SESSIONS
$16
PER HOUR
Total price $ 480
Validity: 25 weeks*
Suggested learning pace:
Up to twice per week
*With a freezing option which will allow you to pause its validity for up to six weeks. This will let you take a break in your learning without fear of losing your sessions.
30 sessions
Gift of Language
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15% OFF ALL SESSIONS* year round!
Your $135 $99 Membership fee also unlocks:
Flash Cards
Exclusive Resources
Progress Tracking
User Session Notes
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*Excludes specialized Arabic courses (Integrated Curriculum and Arabic for Professionals).
One-on-One Tailored Sessions:
Our native Persian-speaking tutors offer personalized one-on-one lessons designed to meet your learning goals, whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your fluency. Choose to focus on Farsi or Dari, or explore both dialects. Each lesson is tailored to your specific needs, whether for travel, professional purposes, or cultural exploration. With every session, you’ll experience a meaningful human connection at the core of your learning journey.
Global Impact of Persian:
Persian (Farsi and Dari) is spoken by over 100 million people across Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and parts of neighboring countries.
MEET OUR TUTORS
Learn Persian with Native Speakers
Meet our knowledgeable Persian Language Partners from Iran and Afghanistan, who are eager to share their love for the Persian language and culture.
Sadiqa Sultani
ORIGIN: Afghanistan
LOCATION: Indonesia
LOCATION: Indonesia
Sadiqa is in her twenties and originally comes from Afghanistan. Due to the Taliban rule, Sadiqa was unable to receive education and exercise her rights in her home country. As a result, Sadiqa and her family had to move to Quetta, Pakistan. She started her studies in Quetta and graduated from high school in 2016. Soon after, they were forced to leave Pakistan due to their ethnic and religious identities. Sadiqa is currently located in Indonesia where she volunteers at the Refugee Learning Center as a teacher and HR manager and as an interpreter in the refugee community. She joined NaTakallam as a Language Partner in early 2020 and her sessions are opportunities for her students to have fun and get acquainted with a different culture while learning! In her free time, she enjoys and loves spending time with her daughter and family, writing in her journal.
Leila Papoli-Yazdi
ORIGIN: Iran
LOCATION: Sweden
LOCATION: Sweden
Leila is in her forties and she is from Iran. She has a Ph.D. in archaeology. She had to leave her home country as a Scholar at Risk and she is currently a researcher at Linnaeus University and she also co-directs her own start-up, Garbonomix. In 2003, she began a project in disaster archaeology in the city of Bam, which had been recently destroyed by a catastrophic earthquake. She has managed various research projects in Pakistan, Kuwait, Sweden, and Iran. During the last decade, she has held several workshops for Afghan students living in Iran. Leila has previously taught Farsi to Afghan refugees and has extensive translation experience. During her Language Sessions with NaTakallam, Leila balances the written and spoken Farsi and finds that she also learns from her students by listening to their areas of interest and expertise!
Sayed Mohammad Nabi
ORIGIN: Afganistan
LOCATION: United States
LOCATION: United States
Sayed is in his thirties and originally from Afghanistan. At the age of nine, he fled to Iran when the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. He eventually returned to Afghanistan but was forced to flee again in 2013 due to ongoing security concerns, seeking refuge in Indonesia. After years in Indonesia, Sayed was successfully resettled in the United States in 2024.
Sayed holds a degree in French language and literature and has worked as an interpreter and translator with ISAF/NATO and the AFRANE association. Passionate about Persian poetry, he has a deep appreciation for cultural exchange and is eager to share his diverse experiences with students.
IMPACT
Why this matters
By choosing NaTakallam, you’re not only advancing your Persian skills but also supporting displaced individuals. Each lesson helps provide them with sustainable livelihoods, making a real difference in their lives and fostering global understanding.
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