Persian Tutor (Jewel Case)

by Smiles Productions

Product Features

• This program teaches the beginner: general information about the Persian culture
• how to write the Persian alphabet
• basic grammatical concepts of the Persian language. extensive dialogue and vocabulary
• The intermediate to advanced student will be challenged as well and will enjoy conversing in Persian in the "Dialogue" section o

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005ASHC
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 27, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,601 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed by University of Washington Persian professor Ahmad Karimi-Hakkak, this program teaches Persian culture, how to write the Persian alphabet, basic grammatical concepts of the Persian language, and speaking and listening skills. The engaging features include the ability to take a virtual trip to an Iranian city and interact with its inhabitants. You can take a taxi ride, haggle with the merchants at the market, dine with friends, and check in at a hotel. Converse with up to three people at each locale; there are more 400 lines of professionally recorded dialogue. Vivid background sounds and hand-painted scenes make the city come alive.

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.

Product Description

This program teaches the beginner: * general information about the Persian culture * how to write the Persian alphabet * basic grammatical concepts of the Persian language * extensive dialogue and vocabulary The intermediate to advanced student will be challenged as well and will enjoy conversing in Persian in the "Dialogue" section of the program.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Consider Other Programs, July 5, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Persian Tutor (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

If you are interested in learning the Persian language via a computer program you should consult someone who has already done that. See if it'll work for you too. I know of a web site that has commentaries from people who have used Persian teaching CD programs...select COMMENTS from its side bar. See what they say before you purchase any program. Most CDs are junk. From this web site there are links to numerous Persian Teaching programs that you can easily find what you are looking for.

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

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Try this, but not only this, March 28, 2002

By 

Ignacio Fernandez Mendez (Mexico City, Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Persian Tutor (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

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!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Persian Tutor , a great product, March 14, 2002

By 

Matt Raoofi (Olney, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Persian Tutor (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

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.