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Learn Farsi Speaking — Have Real Persian Conversations from Day One
Learn Farsi speaking through live conversation with native tutors. No textbooks, no memorising — just real Persian dialogue tailored to your level, goals, and the situations that matter to you.
Salâm, hâlet chetore?
Mamnun, khubam!
Esmet chiye?
Khoshbakhtam!
Spoken Farsi Is a Different Language from Written Farsi
Most textbooks and apps teach you "ketâbi" (written/formal) Farsi — the version used in books, news, and official documents. But when Iranians talk to each other at home, at work, or on the street, they use a completely different register.
At Danaa, our speaking course teaches you conversational (spoken) Farsi from the start. Your tutor is a native speaker who teaches you how Persians actually talk — with contractions, informal pronouns, colloquial expressions, and the real pronunciation that textbooks never cover.
Spoken Farsi
What people actually say
میخوام برم خونهWritten Farsi
What textbooks teach
میخواهم بروم خانهPersian Speaking Courses at Every Stage
Whether you cannot say a single word in Farsi or you want to refine your accent and discuss complex topics — we have the right speaking course for you.
First Words & Basic Phrases
Start from zero. Your tutor introduces greetings, numbers, everyday questions, and simple responses. By the end of this stage, you can introduce yourself, order food, and hold a 2-minute conversation.
- Greetings, introductions, and polite expressions
- Numbers, days, colours, and family members
- Asking and answering simple questions
- Pronunciation of key Farsi sounds
Real Conversations & Opinions
You can hold a basic conversation. Now deepen it. Discuss your daily life, express opinions, talk about the past and future, and navigate real-world situations like shopping, travel, and appointments.
- Talking about work, hobbies, and daily routines
- Past and future tenses in spoken Farsi
- Expressing opinions, agreement, and disagreement
- Understanding colloquial contractions and slang
Fluent Discussion & Cultural Nuance
Speak Farsi with confidence and nuance. Discuss politics, culture, literature, and abstract topics. Master ta'arof (Persian etiquette), humour, proverbs, and the subtle art of Persian politeness.
- Debating current events and cultural topics
- Persian ta'arof, proverbs, and idiomatic expressions
- Regional accents and dialect awareness
- Professional and academic speaking
Speaking Farsi in Real-Life Situations
Our tutors build lessons around the situations you will actually encounter — not generic textbook dialogues.
Family Gatherings
Talk with in-laws, follow group conversations, contribute at Nowruz
Shopping & Bargaining
Navigate bazaars, ask prices, negotiate in Persian
Travel & Hotels
Check in, ask directions, order food, make small talk
Phone & Video Calls
Speak with relatives, make appointments, handle calls
Professional Settings
Meetings, introductions, formal registers in Farsi
Doctor & Emergencies
Describe symptoms, understand instructions, ask for help
Social Events
Small talk, compliments, jokes, and cultural etiquette
Texting & Social Media
Understand Finglish, voice messages, and chat language
What a 45-Minute Speaking Class Looks Like
A typical intermediate speaking session with a Danaa tutor — focused 100% on conversation and pronunciation.
Free Conversation
Chat naturally about your week, news, or anything on your mind. Your tutor notes mistakes silently for later correction.
Targeted Practice
Today's topic: ordering food. Role-play a restaurant scenario. Learn 8–10 new food-related expressions. Practise pronunciation of tricky sounds.
Correction Round
Your tutor reviews the mistakes noted earlier. You repeat corrected sentences. Focus on one or two pronunciation patterns — not everything at once.
Wrap-up & Homework
Summary of new vocabulary. Homework: record a 1-minute voice message using today's phrases. Your tutor listens and sends feedback before next class.
Persian Sounds That English Speakers Find Tricky
Farsi has a few sounds that do not exist in English. Your tutor will help you produce these sounds correctly — not by memorising IPA charts, but by repeating words, getting instant feedback, and training your ear through conversation.
- خ kh — a soft "ch" like Scottish "loch" (not "k")
- غ gh — a gargled "g" from the back of the throat
- ق q — deeper than "g", similar to Arabic qaf
- ع 'ain — a glottal stop, unique to Semitic-origin words
- ر r — a rolled/flapped "r", never the English "r"
From Silent to Speaking Farsi
"After 3 months of weekly speaking classes, I surprised my Iranian wife by ordering our entire dinner in Farsi at a restaurant in Tehran. The waiter smiled and said my accent was good. I nearly cried."
"I grew up in Sweden and understood Farsi but always replied in Swedish. My Danaa tutor gave me the confidence to actually speak. Now I FaceTime my grandmother in full Farsi and she keeps telling everyone about it."
"The spoken vs written Farsi distinction was a revelation. Every app taught me textbook Farsi that nobody actually uses. At Danaa, I learned how Iranians really talk. Within 2 months I could follow conversations at my partner's family gatherings."
Tips & Vocabulary for Speaking Farsi
Explore our blog for practical speaking vocabulary, pronunciation guides, and conversation tips.
Persian Music & Instruments Vocabulary
Essential vocabulary for talking about Iranian music — instruments, genres, and famous musicians in Farsi.
Read Article →Hotel & Accommodation Vocabulary in Persian
Practical phrases for checking in, requesting services, and navigating accommodation in Farsi-speaking countries.
Read Article →Understanding Persian Humor & Expressions
Master the funny side of Farsi — jokes, sarcasm, and expressions that make your Persian sound natural.
Read Article →Questions About Farsi Speaking Lessons
Absolutely. Our beginner speaking course starts from the very first word — "salâm" (hello). Your tutor uses English as a bridge language in early lessons and gradually shifts toward more Farsi as you build vocabulary. Most complete beginners can hold a basic 2-minute conversation after 4–6 lessons.
Spoken (colloquial) Farsi differs from written (formal/ketâbi) Farsi in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. For example, "I want to go home" is "mikham beram khune" in spoken Farsi but "mikhâham beravam khâne" in written Farsi. Most apps and textbooks teach written Farsi, which sounds unnatural in conversation. At Danaa, speaking courses focus on how Iranians actually talk.
No. Speaking lessons focus entirely on listening and talking. Your tutor uses transliteration (Farsi written in Latin letters) when showing new vocabulary. Many students take speaking-only classes for months before deciding to learn reading separately. The two skills can be learned independently or together — your choice.
This is our most common scenario — especially for heritage speakers who grew up hearing Persian at home but always replied in English (or another language). Your tutor creates a safe, patient space where you practise activating vocabulary you already know passively. Within a few weeks, most heritage speakers start producing full sentences and gain confidence rapidly.
Your tutor corrects pronunciation in real time during every conversation — not as a separate grammar exercise but naturally, within the flow of dialogue. For tricky sounds (like خ, غ, ق, ر), your tutor demonstrates the mouth position, has you repeat, and fine-tunes through comparison. You also get voice-message homework so your tutor can give feedback on pronunciation between lessons.
1-to-1 speaking lessons start from £10 per session. Your first lesson with any tutor is a free trial. You can also take sibling or group speaking classes at lower per-person rates. Lessons are 30, 45, or 60 minutes — you choose what fits your schedule and attention span.
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