Your First 100 Words in Persian [Paperback]

Jane Wightwick (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071412247 | ISBN-13: 978-0071412247 | Publication Date: January 29, 2003 | Edition: 1

YOUR FIRST 100 WORDS IN . . . PERSIAN

A paperback original

Takes the intimidation out of learning a new language

In the Your First 100 Words In series, readers are shown how to decipher and read a new script by learning 100 primary words in a new language.

Covering the languages of Iran and Afghanistan, this new addition to the Your First 100 Words In series can be used by students as a supplement for their language courses, by parents as an introduction for young children, or by learners independently.

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About the Author

Jane Wightwick is a very experienced author and product developer in the field of foreign languages.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (January 29, 2003)
• Language: Farsi
• ISBN-10: 0071412247
• ISBN-13: 978-0071412247
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,504 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #4 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Foreign Language > Persian & Farsi
  • #29 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Foreign Language > Arabic
  • #35 in Books > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > Arabic > Instruction

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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Course Warm Up, June 21, 2004

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This review is from: Your First 100 Words in Persian (Paperback)

Farsi is a tough language to learn and 100 Words provides a good start for those who have no exposure to the language. I think there could have been more common words chosen for the first 100 words a person learns in the language, but the book is good at teaching your brain how to commit these words to memory with flashcards and exercises where you match the phonetic, English, and Farsi form of the word. For anyone who is going to take a course in Farsi, I would definitely recommend this book as a pre-course, get your feet wet, kind of study aid. It takes a fun approach to learning the language and you'll feel a lot better starting a course with some words and the alphabet already under your belt. For those of you doing self-study or looking to travel, you will not find use for this book. This book has you learn words, not phrases and you'll likely be disappointed. But if you are looking to get a headstart on a course or just deciding whether you want to learn Farsi, this is a good place to start.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the money., January 28, 2006

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This review is from: Your First 100 Words in Persian (Paperback)

As a beginner in learning Persian, this book has been a lot of help. I like the simplified approach, the flash cards, the repetetive exercises and the activities that emphasize the 100 words. This book also helped me learn the complex Persian alphabet which is so different from the English alphabet. Granted 100 words is a small vocabulary in any language - but it is 100 words I did not know before! If you are above a beginner in Persian, this probably is not the book for you.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funnest way to learn Farsi, November 9, 2006

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M. Fovall (Lake Forest, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Your First 100 Words in Persian (Paperback)

This book is absolutely perfect for beginners such as myself. You immediately learn practical everyday vocabulary that you can really use. The exercises are actually fun! You'll feel like a kid again doing the exercises. It's repetitive enough to allow you to retain the learned vocabulary and the exercises are diverse enough so it's not boring.