Modern Persian, Elementary Level

Like a Nightingale

By (author) Iago Gocheleishvili

Publication date:

05 June 2020

Publisher

Anthem Press

Dimensions:

204x254mm
10x8"

ISBN-13: 9781785275135

Modern Persian, Elementary Level is an innovative Persian language textbook. It is intended for university-level learners and features material for two consecutive semesters of elementary Persian. The textbook implements the most recent trends in language instruction including the basic tenets of flipped learning and communicative language teaching methodology with a student-centric approach to language instruction. Strengthened by its contemporary real-world topics; high-frequency structures and vocabulary; thematic presentation of material; a plethora of engaging speaking activities in each chapter; designated listening, reading and writing sections; and integration of cultural material, this textbook is a straightforward and culturally engaging way to acquire functional proficiency in spoken and written Persian. Complete with a companion website with over 200 audio and video presentations, an answer key, a searchable audio dictionary and a special appendix for instructors that features classroom activity materials for the entire year, this textbook is an innovative and modern language-learning resource. The textbook also comes in an E-book format to make language learning accessible on the go, wherever you are. The companion website for the book can be accessed here: https://sites.google.com/a/anthempress.com/modern-persian/

List of Figures and Tables; Acknowledgements; Introduction to the Persian Language; About the Textbook; To the Student; To the Instructor; Credits for images and illustrations featured in the book; 1. Greetings and Introductions; 2. My Family; 3. Occupation and Profession; 4. Daily Activities; 5. My University; 6. Home and House; 7. My Home Town and Country; 8. Shopping; 9. Review; 10. Weather; 11. Personality Traits; 12. Traveling in Iran; Appendix A Understanding Persian Verbs: Why Do “They All Appear Alike”?; Appendix B High Frequency Base Verbs in Present, Past and Subjunctive Forms; Appendix C High Frequency Composite Verbs in Present Tense, Past Tense, and Subjunctive; Appendix D Simple Guide to Useful Verb Categories in Persian (with Examples); Appendix E A Quick Guide to Differences Between Spelling and Pronunciation in Persian; Appendix F Grammarian’s Corner; Appendix G Answer Key; Appendix H Instructor’s Resources; Dictionary.

“Its wealth of grammatical explanations and exercises, its focus on practical, everyday topics and vocabulary, along with the introduction of important aspects of modern Iranian culture while following a communicative approach to language instruction all make Modern Persian, Elementary Level the ideal textbook for the new generation of Persian students and teachers.” — Munther Younes, Reis Senior Lecturer in Arabic Language and Linguistics, Cornell University, USA