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This course is for all young people: those who want to learn Farsi-e-Dari from the basics and those who want to strengthen their reading, spelling, grammar and formal writing. It runs from the alphabet and spelling to formal letter writing and academic writing. The video lessons are prepared by volunteer language teachers, and new lessons are added every month.
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Course details
| Level | A1 to A2 (beginner), based on the European CEFR framework |
| Estimated duration | 40 hours of study and practice |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of instruction | Farsi-e-Dari and Pashto |
| Cost | Free |
| Assessment | A test after each section and a final exam; pass mark 70%; certificate after approval by the Academy |
After this course you will be able to
- Learn the alphabet and the correct pronunciation of the main Farsi-e-Dari sounds
- Introduce yourself and talk about family, work and daily life
- Recognise and use around 500 to 800 common words
- Read short, simple texts and write short messages
- Hold conversations in simple situations (shopping, asking the way, making an appointment)
Course outline
- Letters and sounds
- Half-spaces and punctuation
- Common words
- Introductions and greetings
- Family and work
- Shopping and asking the way
- Verbs and tenses
- Building sentences
- Word formation
- Short texts
- Formal letters and messages
- Summary writing
- Emails and applications
- Short reports
- Editing texts
Week-by-week learning path
With about 30 to 45 minutes of study and practice a day, you can complete this course in 6 weeks:
| Week | Topic | Weekly output |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Alphabet and spelling | Lessons, practical exercises and a short section test |
| Week 2 | Everyday conversation | Lessons, practical exercises and a short section test |
| Week 3 | Grammar | Lessons, practical exercises and a short section test |
| Week 4 | Reading and writing | Lessons, practical exercises and a short section test |
| Week 5 | Formal writing | Lessons, practical exercises and a short section test |
| Week 6 | Final project and final exam | Completed project and a score of 70% or higher |
Final project
End-of-course “language portfolio”: a recorded two-minute spoken introduction in Farsi-e-Dari, a short role-play conversation (shopping or asking the way), an 80-word written text about daily life, and a notebook of 300 words learnt.
Project assessment criteria:
- Pronunciation and fluency
- Accuracy of basic grammar
- Range of vocabulary
- Consistency of daily practice
Key course terms
Vocabulary
Grammar
Pronunciation
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
CEFR
Assessment and certificate
- After each section: a short test (70% recommended before moving on)
- Practice exercises in each lesson are for learning; send your questions through Questions .
- End of course: final exam (pass mark 70%) and submission of the final project
- Digital certificate after review and approval by the Academy: Request a certificate
Teaching method
Each lesson includes learning objectives, explanations with real examples and images, key terms in Farsi-e-Dari and English, common mistakes, practical exercises, a self-test and a summary. In every lesson you can ask the teacher questions using the Questions button. The courses are impartial, free and open to all young people.
Get ready now
- Set aside 15 minutes a day in your schedule for language practice
- Start a vocabulary notebook
- Start one of the free resources below today
Free, reliable resources
These resources were selected by the Academy team. Most are in English; Chrome’s Translate feature can help if needed. Large files (books, exercise files, videos) will be placed in the Academy’s official Google Drive folder when the course opens and linked from this page.
- Darakht-e Danesh Library, free learning resources in Dari, Pashto and English
- Omniglot, an introduction to the scripts, alphabets and basic phrases of the world’s languages
- Khan Academy, free lessons in mathematics, science and economics
Help and questions
Questions about this course: [email protected] · All courses: Online Learning Centre · Active course: Computer and Internet Basics
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