Persian Tutor (Jewel Case)

The Letter Recognition section of the program helps you identify letters within words. Persian letters can be tricky. They change shape depending on where they appear--at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of a word. This program makes clear where each letter is and what its function is in each word. Writing and spelling games build your vocabulary and test your pronunciation.

My advice: do not purchase this or any other Persian teaching CD unless you have the facts.


Absolute garbage   August 24, 2002
Jack Foreman (Dallas, TX)
15 out of 22 found this review helpful

Not only is this product a piece of garbage, it is made by a very horrible teacher. Its an all around waste of money. The program itself is outdated, slow and follows no real logic. Checking into a hotel or restaurant at a Persian city??? Ok, maybe for the retarded. The only good thing about this program is that its on cd. That means that it can fly a lot farther when you realize the mistake you have made.


Try this, but not only this   March 28, 2002
Ignacio Fernandez Mendez (Mexico City, Mexico)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful

I would recommend this CD to those who are beginning to study Farsi (Persian). You won't learn the language using this software alone, and you'll outgrow it as soon as yo master the conversation section. You'll still need a good grammar book and a way to hear the spoken language. But in this CD you'll find good exercises that will help you to learn the alphabet and the sounds. The conversation section is very useful, you'll have the chance to hear at normal speed a normal conversation and practice what you can say in those cases (restaurant, taxi, hotel) covered here. And you can see it written down and practice at your pace. But, again, think about it as a supplement , not the basis for study. Movafagh bashid!


Why did I waste my money?   May 23, 2002
Andrea S. (Virginia, USA)
11 out of 15 found this review helpful

This software su**s. The first things I want to learn in a new language are NOT how to get medicine for diarreah and headache. THis is what you can learn, it some detail. You can also learn how to order about 5 Persian dishes at a restaurant. What you CANNOT learn from this software is how to say anything you might actually need were you to go to Iran or want to have a conversation with someone in Farsi.


Persian Tutor , a great product   March 15, 2002
Matt Raoofi (Olney, MD United States)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful

The Persian Tutor is unlike any other language learning system I have seen. It an easy to use computer software with games, quizzes, organized charts and notes that are easy gain from and simple to read.

Ahmad Karimi-Hakkak has designed program with a fun interactive game, which enables the Persian (Farsi) student to travel a city in Persia.
Check into hotels, shop in a bazaar, and go to a restaurant and more.

The program teaches the Persian alphabet, words, and basic dialogue. A lot is voice activated, which a great way to learn correct pronunciation.

This would be my first suggestion to some one who is learning Persian, especially beginners. It is definitely a fun and fast way to learn with easy reading unlike thick text one might purchase in order to learn a language.