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Sabur
Persian (Farsi)
Native
English
Turkish
Russian
Arabic
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Polish

From Islamic Republic of Iran

Living in Other, Turkey

Experience the Heart of Persian: Speak Naturally Through Cinema & Storytelling Persian isn't just a collection of words and grammar rules—it is an invitation to a world of deep emotion, poetry, and human connection. I am Sabur, a polyglot and language coach. Since 2015, I’ve helped students move beyond the 'robotic' language of textbooks to find their own voice in modern, soulful Persian. Why learn with me? Traditional methods often leave you feeling stuck behind a wall of grammar. My Dynamic Language Immersion (DLI) method breaks that wall down. We don’t study language; we live it. How we do it: ✓ Cinematic Learning: We use short, evocative scenes from Iranian cinema and series to hear how people actually feel and speak in Tehran today. ✓ Emotional Memory: You’ll learn through storytelling and role-playing, making the language stick because it’s tied to real human experiences. ✓ The 80/20 Rule: You speak for 80% of the lesson. I am here to guide you, support you, and celebrate your progress—not to lecture you. Whether you are learning to connect with a partner’s family, planning a journey to Iran, or are drawn to the depth of our culture, I create a safe, warm space for you to grow. Let’s stop studying Persian. Let’s start speaking it.
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
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Interests

Travel
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Reading
Music
Films & TV Series
Trial Lesson
15 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Cinematic Persian: 1-on-1 Personalized Coaching
A1-C2
Conversation
13 lessons completed
USD 14.00
Family & Heart: Persian for Partners and Heritage Learners
A1-C2
Conversation
0 lessons completed
USD 12.00
The Tehran Cinema Club (Small Group: 2–4 Students)
A1-C2
Conversation
1 lessons completed
USD 10.00
Teacher Training: The DLI Framework for Professionals
C1-C2
Conversation
0 lessons completed
USD 50.00
Master the Persian Script: The 10-Lesson Beginner Journey
A1
Language Essentials
0 lessons completed
USD 12.00
12% off
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Student Laura
Laura
1 Persian (Farsi) lesson
Teacher’s pick
Great lesson! It's clear he has put in much time and effort to develop an approach that is both fun and effective. Highly recommend.
Student Sun
Sun
6 Persian (Farsi) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Excellent and professional teacher, with good material and explaining very clearly all grammar issues and vocabulary. خیلی ممنون
Arminfa
2 Persian (Farsi) lessons
It was a great lesson, I enjoyed it very much! He has a unique teaching method that focuses on everyday language, which can be applied right from the start.
Student bruno abreu
bruno abreu
3 Persian (Farsi) lessons
Teacher’s pick
I was delighted to find Sabour on italki: he's a great teacher with a great method. Not only he uses videos with real conversations in Persian, but also teaches you how spoken Persian is actually used, which is very difficult to find on the internet or even here with other teachers. Highly recommended!
lune
6 Persian (Farsi) lessons
Excellent! Highly recommend
Student Willis W. Cumming
Willis W. Cumming
5 Persian (Farsi) lessons
I really like Sabur and his methods. He's very encouraging and helpful.