Aleff Institute

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Language 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 2025

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.

Farsi-I

Starts: Jan 6

Time: 6:00 - 7:15 PM PST

Days: M/W

Duration: 9 weeks

Prerequisite: A passion to learn

Enrollment status: Open

Farsi-II

Starts: Jan 12

Time: 5:00 - 7:20 PM PST

Days: Sundays

Duration: 9 weeks

Prerequisite: Farsi-I

Enrollment status: Open

Please use the Contact Us section for questions or to sign-up for classes!

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.

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!

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.

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.