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With Pimsleur Language Programs you don't just study a language, you learn it -- the same way you mastered English! And because the technique relies on interactive spoken language training, the Pimsleur Language Programs are totally audio -- no book is needed! The Pimsleur programs provide a method of self-practice with an expert teacher and native speakers in lessons specially designed to work with the way the mind naturally acquires language information. The various components of language -- vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar -- are all learned together without rote memorization and drills. Using a unique method of memory recall developed by renowned linguist, Dr. Paul Pimsleur, the programs teach listeners to combine words and phrases to express themselves the way native speakers do. By listening and responding to thirty minute recorded lessons, students easily and effectively achieve spoken proficiency.

No other language program or school is as quick, convenient, and effective as the Pimsleur Language Programs.

The Comprehensive Program is the ultimate in spoken language learning. For those who want to become proficient in the language of their choice, the Comprehensive programs go beyond the Basic Programs to offer spoken-language fluency. Using the same simple method of interactive self-practice with native speakers, these comprehensive programs provide a complete language learning course. The Comprehensive Program is available in a wide variety of languages and runs through three levels (thirty lessons each) in French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. At the end of a full Comprehensive Program listeners will be conducting complete conversations and be well on their way to mastering the language. The Comprehensive Programs are all available on cassettes and are also on CD in the six languages in which we offer the Basic Program on CD

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Audio CD edition ($80.50)

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Audio Cassette edition($66.50)

HOW TO SPEAK, READ & WRITE PERSIAN (FARSI) is a practical, quick and convenient method to learning the language of ninety million people. Whether one is planning to visit Iran, Afghanistan or Tajikestan, has friends who speak the language or is interested in the Persian language’s rich literature, this book will help you. The course is divided into twenty simple, clear and concise lessons, which include all aspects of the spoken and written language. Grammar, pronunciation, spelling and helpful phrases are covered.

How to Speak, Read & Write Persian can be used effectively as a self-teacher or as a textbook. An answer key is included in the back for those learning independently.

• 2,6000 word Persian-English dictionary.
• 3 ninety-minute audio-cassettes for pronunciation read by native speakers.
• No prior knowledge of Persian is necessary.

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by Ann K. S. Lambton

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Colloquial Persian is the ideal introduction to the modern language, also known as Farsi, as spoken in Iran. The author, an experienced teacher of the language, has devised a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Persian. No previous knowledge of the language is required. Learning to read and write Persian script is made as easy as possible. For those who wish to communicate in Persian without studying the script, romanization is included throughout. Other features include:

• concise grammar explanations
• lively dialogues with essential everyday vocabulary
• Persian-English and English-Persian glossaries.

Two 60-minute cassettes are available to accompany this course. They will help you perfect your pronunciation and comprehension skills. Colloquial Persian will enable you to speak, read and write Persian with confidence.

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This is the third edition of Gilani's popular dictionary. * Includes about 22,000 entries. * The Persian (Farsi) equivalents are also written in English letters for those not being able to read Persian script. * It provides the Persian equivalent rather than a descriptive meaning of the English word. The pronunciation of the Persian rather than the English is emphasized. * It uses the more prevalently used American rather than British-English.

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From mystics to musems, barbers to bazaars, and art to archaeology, jump into the event with this phrasebook.

• extensive food section
• transliterations throughout for easy pronunciation
• concise grammar section geared towards immediate and practical use
• insider tips on culture and social etiquette
• comprehensive two-way dictionary

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by Anooshirvan M. Miandji

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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.

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by Anooshirvan M. Miandji

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Mr Elwell-Sutton's book provides a simple grammatical framework for contemporary written Persian. It is based on the characteristic idiom and phraseology of the language as it is used in newspapers, magazines and novels. The student is introduced to Persian script from the first lesson. Words are fully vocalized in the early lessons, but vowels are progressively discarded; they are, however, shown in the vocabulary. The letter-forms of printed Persian are used cursive scripts. Although the structure of the language is Mr Elwell-Sutton's immediate concern, he has given close attention to the need for acquiring a workable vocabulary. The examples and exercises thus require only a limited vocabulary of words in fairly common use - about 1500 in all. The student is also given help with pronunciation; at the ends of lessons sample sentences from the exercises are printed with diacritics showing the intonation and stress of each syllable. At the end of the book there is a key to the lessons.

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Platform: Mac OS, Windows 95 / 98 / Me
Media: CD-ROM
Features:

• Farsi language learning software
• Study vocabulary, phrases, culture, and more
• Recording tool lets you practice with native speakers
• Games and challenging quizzes make learning fun
• On-screen help available in more than 70 languages

This unconventional language-learning series offers games and quizzes that make the learning process fun, relaxing, and, as such, more successful. Ideal for beginners, Talk Now! Farsi includes such topics as vocabulary, phrases, culture, and more. A handy print and picture dictionary produces entries with both text and pictorial references. This interactive software title also features a recording tool, so you can compare your pronunciation to that of native speakers (microphone required). Quizzes and a challenging memory game let you test your newly acquired skills. You can also track your scores and print awards to celebrate. Best of all, you can change Talk Now! Farsi's onscreen help and menus to the language of your choice. With more than 70 languages from which to choose, this software makes learning Farsi accessible to everyone.

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Platform: Windows 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / Me

Designed by University of Washington Persian professor Ahmad Karimi-Hakkak, this program teaches Persian culture, how to write the Persian alphabet, basic grammatical concepts of the Persian language, and speaking and listening skills. The engaging features include the ability to take a virtual trip to an Iranian city and interact with its inhabitants. You can take a taxi ride, haggle with the merchants at the market, dine with friends, and check in at a hotel. Converse with up to three people at each locale; there are more 400 lines of professionally recorded dialogue. Vivid background sounds and hand-painted scenes make the city come alive.

The Letter Recognition section of the program helps you identify letters within words. Persian letters can be tricky. They change shape depending on where they appear--at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of a word. This program makes clear where each letter is and what its function is in each word. Writing and spelling games build your vocabulary and test your pronunciation.

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