Type of Work: Book

Author: Banan Sadeghian, Jalil.
Title: Persian for Non-Natives.

          /amuzeš-e zęban-e farsi bęraye qeyr-e farsi-

          zębanan/
Number of Volumes: Two.
Publisher: Council for Promotion of Persian Language and

                  Literature.
Place of Publication: Tehran.
Publication Date: Vol. I: 1997; Vol. II: 1998.
Number of Pages: Vol. I: 268; Vol. II: 210.
Language of Instruction: English.
Comments: This two-volume set is accompanied by two

                    audiocassettes for use with volume I.
Subjects: Grammar, Phonetic Alphabet, Tests, Exercises,

                 Illustrations.

Abstract: This two-volume set's basic instructional method is one of discovery and application of grammatical patterns and features of the Persian language. Volume one arranged to familiarize the pupil with Persian language skills. Comprised of a Persian foreword, an English foreword, and seventeen lessons. Volume two allows the pupil to develop a better understanding of the Persian language and acquire additional skills in its usage. It also familiarizes the pupil with some Persian cultural nuances. A Persian comprehension test and nineteen lessons follow the foreword to this volume, four of which are dedicated to exercises. This book benefits by its use of the phonetic alphabet, illustrations and various exercises.