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Ali
Professional TeacherTeaches
Persian (Farsi)
Native
Speaks
English
Arabic
Spanish
Author, teacher, and a PhD. holder with over 13 years of teaching experience
Teaches
Persian (Farsi)
Native
Speaks
English
Arabic
Spanish
Author, teacher, and a PhD. holder with over 13 years of teaching experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From Islamic Republic of IranLiving in Other, Turkey (23:31 UTC+03:30)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 2, 2016InterestsEnvironment & NatureFilms & TV SeriesWritingHistoryReading
PhD Author | 3000+ Students | Persian with Soul
As an Iranian author and English Literature PhD, I don’t just teach Farsi—I weave Iran’s rich history, art, and poetry into every lesson. Since 2016, I’ve guided over 3000 learners from intermediate chatter to advanced literary fluency, using my *Short Stories in Farsi* series to blend grammar with cultural depth. Whether you’re decoding Hafez’s poetry or prepping for Tehran’s bazaars, my approach turns hurdles into "Aha!" moments. Let’s unlock Persian’s magic—one story, one laugh, one *مرسی* at a time.Me as a Teacher
As a university professor with a PhD in Literature, I bring nearly a decade of teaching experience across both online platforms and academic institutions. Since 2016, I have specialized in online Farsi instruction, developing comprehensive, customized learning materials tailored to students of all ages, proficiency levels, and interests. My courses span the complete spectrum from A1 (Beginner) to C3 (Advanced), with each lesson carefully adapted to meet your individual needs and learning objectives. To help you determine your appropriate starting level, please review the following proficiency descriptions and examples—this will give you a clear understanding of where you currently stand. My lessons & teaching style
A1. Absolute Beginner
A2. Beginner: I can understand a few things in Farsi
B1. Pre-intermediate: I communicate simply and understand in familiar situations. Example:
تابستانها به شمال ایران می روم چون هوای آنجا بهتر است (formal)
B2. Intermediate: I understand well and can use basic tenses:
بعضی وقتا با دوستم می رم باشگاهی که مرکز شهره (fluent)
C1. Upper-intermediate: I speak and understand well but still make mistakes. Example:
روم نشد بش بگم این کارا بش نمی آد (fluent)
C2. Advanced: I speak and understand very well but have problems with unfamiliar situations. Example:
از دستش کلافه شدم از بس که لجِ آدمو در می آره
C3. Fluent: I speak and understand fluently. Example:
بزن قَدِش !
:)My teaching material
- Audio files
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Doctorate - Shiraz University - 2017
Certificate verified
Education
2008 - 2011
Master's - English Language and LiteratureTop Student
2012 - 2016
Doctorate - English Literature
5.0
Rating
122
Students
3,204
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Persian (Farsi) Lessons
Trial Lesson
48 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
A1-A2. Beginner
A1 - A2Language Essentials1,483 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
B1. Pre-Intermediate
B1 - B2Language Essentials483 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
B2-C1 Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate
B2 - C1Language Essentials603 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
C2-C3 Advanced
C1 - C2Language Essentials47 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
Read and Write Persian
A1 - C2Language Essentials64 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
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664 Reviews
Andreas Herold
400 Persian (Farsi) lessons
Teacher’s pick
After 2 month break I had again a very interesting lesson with Ali. The best Persian teacher I ever had.
Apr 15, 2025
Eva Maria
139 Persian (Farsi) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Wer persisch lernen möchte, sollte diesen Professor wählen. Ali verwendet ausgezeichnetes selbst erstelltes und individuell angepasstes Unterrichtsmaterial, ist sehr geduldig und motivierend. Es schien mir hoffnungslos, diese schöne Sprache zu wählen. Danke, Ali!
I highly recommend this teacher to learn farsi!
Mar 11, 2022
Andreas Herold
400 Persian (Farsi) lessons
I am always very happy, to have Persian lessons with Ali. I like it very much.
Oct 10, 2025
James Monaco
54 Persian (Farsi) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another wonderful lesson from Ali! He's an incredible teacher
Jun 16, 2022
Andreas Herold
400 Persian (Farsi) lessons
Ich kann Ali als Persisch Lehrer sehr empfehlen.
Nov 3, 2025
Andreas Herold
400 Persian (Farsi) lessons
I made a break. Now I begin again to learn farsi with Ali, I am very happy about this.
Jul 28, 2025
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