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Dr. Atena
Professional TeacherTeaches
Persian (Farsi)
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Ph.D. Graduate in Persian language and literature
Teaches
Persian (Farsi)
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Ph.D. Graduate in Persian language and literature
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From Islamic Republic of IranLiving in Other, Turkey (15:46 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 7, 2022InterestsMusicTravelReading
Hello everyone. I am Atena, PhD graduate of Persian literature and language from The Alzahra University. I have 15 years of experience in teaching Persian in different universities. I am here to guide you to your goals. I want to know what motivates you and how you respond to various methods and activities. I succeed when I see you succeed.
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I'm very passionate about learning new things, reading Personal Development books and listening to podcast and music. and I'm friendly warm and easy to get along with.Me as a Teacher
✔ I put forward a unique classroom experience to my students with a multifaceted approach that covers Speaking, Listening, Writing, and Reading skills.
✔ make sure that every session is filled with real-life examples and everyday vocabulary.
✔ teach you grammar notes that complement the other skills mentioned above.
✔ Provide you with Exercises that help you review what we have covered in each lesson and stay on track.
✔ Design a personalized curriculum and materials that are essential to support you throughout your learning journey.
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I always stay behind my students to motivate them, tailor the lesson to their needs and provide a fun experience overall. My lessons & teaching style
I have my own course material and curriculum to help you learn the Persian language easier.
The lessons will be tailored and custom made to fit your needs and goals and to make sure that you get the most out of your time with me.
Instead of using a traditional teaching method, I use my own little tips and tricks to make the class fun, easy, and effective.
our learning will be supported by the help of Persian poetry, music and funny short stories.
If you have any questions about my methods or lessons, please don't hesitate to contact me at any time and we can discuss your goals and create a custom course for you.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
lectures - Iran Academy of Literary Criticism - 2017
Certificate verified
Teaching Persian language and litrature - Damavand - 2011
Certificate verified
Teaching - University of Qom - 2008
Certificate verified
Education
2005 - 2007
Master's - Persian language and LiteratureThesis Title: Character and Characterization in Collection of Short Stories of Shahryar Mandani pour. Directed by Dr. Nasrin Faghih. Score: 20/20
2001 - 2005
Bachelor’s - Persian language and Literature
2010 - 2013
Doctorate - Persian language and LiteratureDissertation Title: Material and Spiritual Manifestation’s of ‘’Feeding’’ in The Rumi’s works.
Work Experience
2009 - 2012
EditorI've edited 28 Persian books for Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.
2012 - 2014
Lecturer
2017 - 2020
LecturerDesigned and taught Persian language and literature as well as composition and creative writing and Editing skills courses for M.A students.
2008 - 2009
LecturerDesigned and taught introductory Persian literature to non-Persian-major undergraduate students
2013 - 2013
Academy AwardMeher- Baran Festival
5.0
Rating
80
Students
1,496
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Persian (Farsi) Lessons
Trial Lesson
24 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Classical Persian poetry and prose
B1 - C2Language Essentials253 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 9% off
Beginner/ Intermediate/ Advanced Level.
A1 - C1Language Essentials1,150 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 11% off
Rumi (All his works)
B2 - C2Language Essentials69 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 4% off
Availability
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57 Reviews
Mary
79 Persian (Farsi) lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve had the pleasure of studying Persian with Atena for a year now. She is a truly exceptional language instructor! Knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely caring. Her lessons are beautifully structured – combining engaging texts, practical exercises, role-playing, and grammar instruction – making each session effective and fun. She creates a warm, encouraging space, is patient, and corrects mistakes gently.
Thanks to her expertise, dedication, and supportive feedback, my language skills have improved significantly. I am so glad to be on this learning journey with Atena and wholeheartedly recommend her.
May 27, 2025
Amir
140 Persian (Farsi) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Atena is a patient, highly skilled treasure of the Persian language. She always makes learning an exciting and wondrous journey and I look forward to many more lessons with her! I love the variety of materials she uses and it is all so enriching. Thank you for everything!
Aug 16, 2023
edward siu
111 Persian (Farsi) lessons
I've reached lesson 7 and Im struggling with the difficulty of it. However Dr Atena always makes the lesson interesting and fun.
Oct 29, 2025
Roshan
110 Persian (Farsi) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Her remarkable skills, dedication, and passion make Farsi learning both enjoyable & effective. What truly stands out is her remarkable patience, allowing me to learn at my own pace. Under her guidance, I’m gaining proficiency & improving my communication skills significantly. Her classes are not just informative; they’re a delightful adventure in the world of language, and I’m thrilled to continue learning from her. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking outstanding language education.
Sep 10, 2023
edward siu
111 Persian (Farsi) lessons
I've reached lesson 7 and it's significantly more difficult than lesson 6. Before I managed to study a little before the lesson and get away with it. Now I feel (but enjoy it) I have to practise every day.
Dr Atena is a wonderful teacher.
Nov 7, 2025
edward siu
111 Persian (Farsi) lessons
The lessons have been fun since I've been putting more work in. Studying Persian is a long term endeavour, you must put the work in but equally important is the relationship you have with the teacher.
Dr Atena is a patient, calm and caring teacher. She also puts in a lot of additional work.
Oct 23, 2025
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