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A-Level Persian Tutor Online
£40–£49 / hour · First 1-hour trial free
Prepare for Edexcel 9PN0 with focused lessons in literature, translation, research writing and listening. Choose a tutor and start with a free trial.
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One free trial per tutor. Confirm your exam board and preferred teaching language before booking.
Why heritage speakers who passed GCSE can struggle at A-Level
A-Level Persian is a completely different exam from GCSE. GCSE rewards functional communication, but A-Level demands sophisticated literary analysis, formal academic Persian, accurate translation, and the ability to argue a position clearly. Conversational fluency alone does not automatically lead to top grades.
Conversational Persian is not enough. A-Level essays require formal register, academic vocabulary, evidence, and structured argumentation.
Analysing themes, narrative technique, and authorial intent requires specific literary vocabulary and analytical frameworks.
A-Level translation demands register awareness, idiomatic precision, nuance, and careful control of meaning under timed conditions.
Practise identifying key ideas, combining evidence from sources and writing a clear, justified response under timed conditions.
Who is this A-Level Persian course for?
Advanced support for Year 12 and Year 13 students, heritage speakers, and families preparing for Edexcel A-Level Persian.
Year 12 Students
Starting A-Level Persian and needing to bridge the gap from GCSE to advanced literary and analytical work.
Year 13 Exam Prep
Refining essay structure, translation accuracy, listening comprehension, and timed exam responses.
Heritage Speakers
For students who speak Persian at home but need formal writing, literary vocabulary, and academic expression.
University Preparation
For students using Persian as a strong A-Level subject to support UCAS applications and future study.
What the course covers
Complete A-Level Persian preparation — language, literature, translation, listening, research writing and exam technique.
📖 Literary Analysis
Study your chosen prescribed literary works and film, or two literary works. Practise analysis of themes, characters, context and evidence for written responses.
✍️ Advanced Essay Writing
Formal Persian essays with structured arguments, evidence, academic vocabulary, and line-by-line feedback on grammar and register.
🔄 Translation
English-to-Persian and Persian-to-English translation at advanced level, with focus on register, tone, idiom, and accuracy.
👂 Listening & Source-Based Writing
Understand recorded Persian, summarise key ideas and compare viewpoints from listening and reading sources in written answers.
🌍 Cultural & Social Themes
Social, cultural and political themes in the Edexcel specification, with independent research and evidence-based written responses.
📝 Exam Technique
Assessment objectives, time management, answer structure, argument development, timed practice, and detailed feedback.
How A-Level Persian is assessed
Three externally assessed papers test listening, reading and writing. This qualification does not include a speaking exam.
Paper 1 · 40%
Translation into English, reading comprehension and a research-based written response.
Paper 2 · 30%
Translation into Persian and essays on your prescribed literary works and/or film.
Paper 3 · 30%
Listening comprehension and written responses using listening and reading sources.
Not taken GCSE Persian yet? Start with our GCSE Persian course to build formal writing and exam technique skills before progressing to A-Level. The same tutor can guide students through both stages.
Frequently asked questions
How much do A-Level Persian lessons cost?
Mahshid and Niloofar charge £40 per hour. Dr. Mahmood Kavir charges £49 per hour. View their profiles to choose a tutor and check availability.
Can I try a lesson for free?
Yes. You can book one free 1-hour trial lesson with each tutor.
How do online lessons work?
Lessons take place in Danaa Video, powered by BigBlueButton. Use the first trial to discuss your goals, recent work, exam board and a suitable lesson schedule.
Does Edexcel A-Level Persian have an oral exam?
No. Pearson Edexcel A-Level Persian 9PN0 has three externally assessed papers covering listening, reading and writing, including translation, research writing and responses to prescribed works.
How does A-Level Persian differ from GCSE Persian?
A-Level study adds more advanced language, translation, analysis of prescribed works, independent research and source-based written responses. Conversational fluency alone does not cover these skills.
Can I take A-Level Persian without GCSE Persian?
Discuss your language level with your tutor and confirm entry arrangements with your school or exam centre. Strong reading, formal writing and analytical skills are important even if you speak Persian at home.
Which books or films should I study?
Use the prescribed list in your Edexcel specification and confirm your selection with your school or exam centre. Tell your tutor the works you have chosen before booking.
Start your A-Level Persian preparation
Book a free consultation. We assess your current level, identify your gaps in essay writing, translation, listening, research writing or literary analysis, and create a study plan aligned to Edexcel A-Level Persian.
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