Registration is now open for the seventeenth online Persian language course.
The Iranian Cultural Institute in Rome, within the framework of its cultural and educational activities, as the only officially recognized institution in Italy with the issuing of a certificate valid for all purposes, promotes the 64th course and the seventeenth online course of Persian language. The course aims to introduce one of the main Central and Western Asian languages whose great importance is linked to its extraordinary historical-cultural tradition and its status as an official language, in its different varieties, in strategically important countries on the scenario international like Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Tajikistan.
The course is held by a native speaker teacher specialized in teaching the language with the new teaching method compared to previous courses, it takes place online and consists of a total of 15 hours of lessons for each level divided into 10 lessons of 90 minutes once a week week.
The course is structured according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and is divided into 9 progressive sub-levels:
1-LEVEL A1.1 – ABSOLUTE BEGINNER:
Reserved for students Those who have never studied Persian and are unfamiliar with the Persian alphabet. Ideal for those new to the Iranian language and culture.
What you will learn:
- Complete Persian Alphabet (Writing and Reading)
- Greetings and basic introductions
- Numbers (1-50) and days of the week
- First expressions of courtesy
2-LEVEL A1.2 – BEGINNER
Reserved for students Those who know the Persian alphabet and can read simple words, but have very limited communication skills. Suitable for those who have completed level A1.1 or have studied Persian for less than 30 hours.
What you will learn:
- Complete personal presentations
- Basic Persian sentence structure
- Numbers (50-100) and months of the year
- Family and basic relationships
3-LEVEL A2.1 – ELEMENTARY BASIC
Reserved for students Those who can read Persian fluently and hold very simple conversations on familiar topics. Suitable for those who have completed level A1.2 or have studied Persian for at least 60 hours.
What you will learn:
- Everyday expressions and common phrases
- Regular verbs in the present tense
- Basic physical descriptions
- Make shopping simple
4-LEVEL A2.2 – ELEMENTARY
Reserved for students who can communicate in routine situations and describe simple aspects of their daily lives. Suitable for those who have completed level A2.1 or have studied Persian for at least 90 hours.
What you will learn:
- Conversations about family, work, and free time
- Ordering at the restaurant
- Moods and feelings
- Detailed personal information
5-LEVEL B1.1 – BASIC INTERMEDIATE
Reserved for students Can understand the main points of conversation on familiar topics and can deal with predictable everyday situations. Suitable for those who have completed level A2.2 or have studied Persian for at least 120 hours.
What you will learn:
- Reading texts of medium difficulty
- Past simple, imperative
- Past simple – basic forms
- Description of places and people
- Travel and transportation
6-LEVEL B1.2 – INTERMEDIATE
Reserved for students who can navigate unexpected situations with ease and can recount past experiences simply. Suitable for those who have completed level B1.1 or have studied Persian for at least 150 hours.
What you will learn:
- Telling experiences and events
- Imperfect, subjunctive
- Expressing simple opinions
- Health and the human body
- Weather and seasons
7-LEVEL B2.1 – UPPER INTERMEDIATE BASIC
Reserved for students who understand the main ideas of complex texts and can interact with increasing spontaneity on a variety of topics. Suitable for those who have completed level B1.2 or have studied Persian for at least 180 hours.
What you will learn:
- Advanced reading and writing
- Present progressive, Past progressive
- Present perfect
- Complex verb tenses
- Iranian culture – basic aspects
- Discussions on everyday topics
8-LEVEL B2.2 – UPPER INTERMEDIATE
Reserved for students who interact fluently and naturally, producing detailed texts and supporting their opinions with arguments. Suitable for those who have completed level B2.1 or have studied Persian for at least 210 hours.
What you will learn:
- Past, future, conditional
- Iranian traditions and customs
- Discussions on current topics
- Formal and informal language
- Media and communication
9-LEVEL C. – ADVANCED
Reserved for students who understand complex texts and express themselves fluently without searching for expressions, using the language for social and professional purposes and can understand a wide range of longer texts and express themselves naturally and precisely, using the language flexibly and effectively. Suitable for those who have completed level B2.2 or have consolidated language skills.
What you will learn:
- Understanding abstract texts
- Classical Persian Literature – Introduction – In-depth Study
- Professional and academic language
- Complete verb system: subjunctive
- Complex argument
- Full understanding of complex texts
- Modern Persian literature
- Persian Literature: Critical Analysis and Interpretation
- Translation and interpretation
Registration is open and the course starts on Saturday 20st September 2025.
The deadline for registration is set for September 13, 2025.
All those enrolled after choosing a level will be interviewed by the teacher and will be placed in the appropriate level and will have to make the payment by the registration deadline (September 13, 2025).
The cost is 70 euros
To be paid into the following bank account no later than September 12, 2025.
IBAN:
IT14L0569603221000005116X23 (NON-INSTANT)
BANCA POPOLARE DI SONDRIO AG. 21 ROME In the name of the Cultural Institute of Iran.
Reason for payment: Enrollment in the seventeenth online Persian course and please enter the student's name and surname.
Send the payment receipt to the email address: [email protected]
Complete the registration form for the course