Known as Farsi in Iran, Dari in Afghanistan and Tajik in Tajikistan, Persian is one of the major languages of Middle East and Central Asia. It has over 120 million native speakers, ranking it among the world's 20 most widely spoken first languages.

To study Persian is to enter into a rich and diverse culture that has produced major epic and Sufi poets, exquisite miniature painting, fine textiles and world-class cinema. It is also a gateway to modern Iran, a dynamic society at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.

In this short video, Azin Haghighi introduces Persian 1A and Persian 1B, two 20-credit language courses you can take in Year 1 - 1A in Semester 1, and 1B in Semester 2. You will learn to write, read and communicate in Persian, and explore a little Persian culture. Beginners very welcome!