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| Farsi (Persian) (Lonely Planet Phrasebook) | 
 enlarge | Author: Yavar Dehghani
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 21438
Media: Paperback
Edition: Bilingual
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 3.7 x 0.6
ISBN: 0864425813
Dewey Decimal Number: 491.5583421
EAN: 9780864425812
ASIN: 0864425813
Publication Date: April 1, 2001
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 Useful for traveller in Iran or student of Persian August 4, 2008
This phrasebook is a most useful book for anyone wanting to travel in Iran, or for any student of Persian (Farsi is the language's Persian name).
The scripts are done quite well. Each English phrase has two Persian equivalents, a colloquial Persian in Latin ('English') script and a formal written Persian in Arabic script. For example, "Do you speak English?" has the colloquial "[shoma] ingilisi balad-in" in English script and the formal written "[shoma] ingilisi balad-id" in Arabic script. The colloquial form is the one to learn, unless you want to write something. But the Iranian or Afghan you show the Persian phrase to will see the formal written language he or she expects to see. Just be aware that if you ask someone to read out the Persian script, it'll probably be slightly different to the Latin script (only slightly - the colloquial isn't Persian slang).
Both of the phrases are always in the polite form (shoma) rather than in the intimate (to) form. Iranans are a courteous people and the polite forms are always best except with good friends or family.
There's lots of information on how to behave, on body language, a little grammar at the beginning and a mini English-Persian/Persian-English dictionary at the end. The only section it doesn't have is the usual Lonley Planet 'Dating' section, which is probably just as well ("it isn't considered acceptable to date an Iranian" as it warns you under the "Arranging to Meet" section).
If you're travelling further East, and need to use the Tajik dialect of Persian, try Central Asia: Languages of the Silk Road (Lonely Planet Phrasebook) instead.
VERY INFORMATIVE AND EDUCATING.....the language of Iran June 25, 2008
What a good move I made by purchasing this book FROM Amazon!!!
I will be traveling out to the Middle East this year and have been trying to catch up with my Persian language, better known as Farsi. I have been receiving some tutoring, which was very well received, but this book has put me right on to where I want to be.
You will find this Persian phrasebook suitable for travelers with all those important questions you will need to ask at the airport, in the market when purchasing items, finding your way around, almost anything for that matter. I highly recommend this book to those traveling to the East and please keep it on you for easy reference. It is such a handy book and can fit right into the smallest pocket book or jeans pocket. Well done!!!
Reviewed by Heather Marshall Negahdar (SUGAR-CANE 25-06-08)
 Condensed, comprehensive guide to Persian May 1, 2008
This book is aimed primarily at those planning a visit to Iran but I have used it to study the language structurally and have found it to be very comprehensive in its coverage of grammar. The transliteration system is rational and clear, and it has a decent (but obviously rudimentary, given the space)two way dictionary at the back. Persian is a fascinating language that is related to English and other Indo-European languages but also with elements of Arabic. I found this book very useful and informative not to mention portable and cheap!
Can fit in my handbag! Bonus! February 10, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I found this book, although geared towards someone travelling to Iran, has been very useful to me. I bought it so I can learn to speak to my boyfriend's mum, who doesn't speak much English and it has been helpful in learning some of the basics. If only it came with a little package of confidence too!!! But you can't really ask for more the price, can you!!???
Small, cheap and very good! July 10, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I didn't think I would be getting much with this book when I saw the price tag but I was very pleasantly surprised. The pronunciation and grammar sections are a welcome change from some 'phrasebooks'. The verb tables are also very useful in covering some of the most important verbs. The book is very well structured and easily navigable. And on top of all that, it is tiny and could easily fit into a handbag of backpocket, etc. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone learning Farsi.
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