Is this the right course for me?   Are you looking for a course in Modern Persian written for the absolute beginner?  Do you want to set up a foundation in Modern Persian that will allow you to take your studies further?Get Started in Modern Persianwill give you the ability to communicate confidently in Modern Persian and the tools you need to continue learning. Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online.   How will I learn?   Establish the four key language skills: -Reading - Writing - Listening - Speaking   Acquire new information in attainable chunks The course is broken down into ten main units and two review units. Each main unit contains an audio dialogue to help solidify your understanding of the spoken language, and key words and phrases to help build your vocabulary. Cultural content provides the relevant backdrop for the language, and exercises and end of unit tests help you check your progress and consolidate your learning. The emphasis of the course is placed on communication, rather than grammar, and all the teaching is in English, so that you will quickly and effortlessly get started in Modern Persian. Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design and interactive features: Not Got Much Time? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

Author Insights Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author''s many years of experience. Useful Vocabulary Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. Dialogues Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. Pronunciation Don''t sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. Test Yourself Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. Extend Your Knowledge Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the culture and language. Try This Innovative exercises illustrate what you''ve learnt and how to use it.