Intermediate Persian through News Websites in Simple Persian

Instructor: MH Naraghi

Content of the course:

The Intermediate Persian through News Websites in Simple Persian course is designed to strengthen learners’ reading, listening, and speaking skills by engaging with authentic yet accessible online news sources. Using simplified Persian news articles and multimedia content, students will build vocabulary related to current events, politics, society, and culture, while also improving comprehension of journalistic style and structure. Classroom activities will include reading, summarizing, and discussing news stories, as well as practicing strategies for identifying main ideas, context clues, and key details. Learners will also compare different types of media coverage, fostering both linguistic growth and critical thinking. By the end of the course, participants will be able to follow news reports in Persian with greater confidence, express informed opinions on current issues, and connect language learning with real-world topics.

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Course Details

Schedule: Wednesdays, 28 January 2026 – 8 April 2026

Time:  9:00-10:00 am (US Pacific), 12:00–01:00 pm (US Eastern), 6:00–7:00 PM (Central European)

 

Format: 12 online sessions 
 

Tuition: $300 (payable in 3 installments)

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Notes:

Class days and times may be adjusted in accordance with the request of enrollees.

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Registered participants will receive full access to recorded session videos and all course materials, including curated sequences from the films and television series.

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Registration link: https://forms.gle/4DJhsMC9b8EQpUGu6

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