In learning Persian, the first step is very important; in this "first step", learners of Persian need to get accustomed to the language in order to enjoy learning it. If the learners are presented with a clear and transparent image of the language, they are more likely to learn it with more speed and enjoyment. The First-Step Persian is drafted with the same purpose in mind and has drawn on the invaluable long experiences of teachers of Persian, inside and out of Iran. The volume mainly aims at helping learners of Persian to use this language from the outset of learning it. All tasks are communicative since they require a focused, linguistic performance. First-Step Persian is language-oriented and covers all linguistic skills. In a time, frame of 40 to 60 teaching hours, the book familiarizes the learners with essential words, functions, concepts, and the most basic and frequent structures of Persian. Here, Persian is taught through its use and the learners of Persian are expected to speak, read and even write Persian in the end. Take the first step with pleasure, for "a journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step".

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