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Classes + services
Current Language & Literature Classes
An immersive introduction to the Farsi language, with a proprietary program incorporating grammar, vocabulary, writing, and conversation. We offer a three-part series of classes beginning with fundamentals in Farsi-I and continuously building on grammar, vocabulary, writing, and reading until students successfully complete Farsi-III. Along the way, we discover much more than language.
Students are assigned weekly homework and also have access to office hours. Quizzes and exams ensure that you're conscious of your strengths as well as areas that could benefit from further refinement.
Please note: Students who've previously not studied Farsi grammar and cannot read/write in Farsi begin with Farsi-I. This also applies to heritage speakers.
Spring Semester 2026
Space is limited - Enroll today!
If you're unable to attend the live classes you can still enroll as an asynchronous student! You will have access to recordings, homework, and office hours to ensure you have the support needed to thrive.
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Farsi-I -- Europe / Australia
Starts: February 3rd
Times: 11:00 - 12:15 PM PST
19:00 - 20:15 BST
20:00 - 20:15 CEST
6:00 - 7:15 PM AEDT
Days: T/Th
Duration: 9 weeks
Prerequisite: A passion to learn
Enrollment status: Open
Instructor: Dr. Rashid
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Farsi-I -- North America
Starts: February 3rd
Times: 6:00 - 7:15 PM PST
9:00 - 10:15 PM EST
7:00 - 8:15 PM MST
Days: T/Th
Duration: 9 weeks
Prerequisite: A passion to learn
Enrollment status: Open
Instructor: Dr. Rashid
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Farsi-II
Starts: February 8th
Time: 5:00 - 7:15 PM PST
8:00 - 10:15 PM EST
Days: Sundays
Duration: 9 weeks
Prerequisite: Farsi-I
Enrollment status: Open
Instructor: Dr. Rashid
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ʿAttār - The Logic of Love and Longing
An in-depth engagement with the worldview and poetics of ʿAttar of Nishapur. Engaging in close-readings and elucidation focused on his major works via primary and secondary sources.
Starts: March 22nd
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM PST
6:00 - 8:00 PM EST
Days: Sundays
Duration: 8 weeks
Prerequisite: A passion to learn
Enrollment status: Open
Instructor: Dr. Rashid
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Farsi-III
Starts: April 13
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 PM PST
9:00 - 10:15 PM EST
Days: M/W
Duration: 9 weeks
Prerequisite: Farsi-II
Enrollment status: Open
Instructor: Dr. Rashid
Please use the Contact/Enrollment section for questions or to sign-up for classes!
Private Lessons
Our schedules can be at times unpredictable or maybe your optimal learning environment is a tailored 1:1 setting. Our private lessons option ensure that sessions are curated to your specific short and long term goals. Whether your goal is to build conversational skills, learn to read or write in Farsi, or maybe you've grown up speaking Farsi but never understood the grammar and don't have an expansive vocabulary, our private lessons will ensure that you achieve your goals via a uniquely structured and comfortable approach. Book 10 hours of private lessons and get 30 minutes on us!
Contact us for more information
Literature
Our literature classes are open only to students who've successfully completed Farsi-III or its equivalent. These classes are akin to seminars wherein close reading and discussion of texts take place. Grammatical explanations, vocabulary practice, and reflective writing are employed to ensure that students are sensitized to the nuances of the text. Classes utilize selections from classical Persian literature by world-renowned thinkers such as Ferdawsi, 'Attar, Sa'di, Mawlana (Rumi), Hafez, and others.
Translation Services
Aleff Institute has a rich background translating an array of material from English to Farsi as well as from Farsi to English. Our portfolio includes work with authors, publishers, journalists, non-profit organizations, artists, documentary filmmakers, and businesses.
Cost: Contingent on the project.
Contact us for more information. Please include details regarding your project needs.
Language proficiency assessment
Aleff Institute offers an assessment test for individuals who may need confirmation and documentation showing that they are proficient in the Farsi language or to determine the skill level they're currently at. This can also be catered to a particular dialect of the language such as the Kabuli dialect (primary dialect in Afghanistan) or the Tehrani dialect (Primary dialect in Iran).
Cost: Contingent on requirements.
Contact us to schedule your assessment test today!
