Learn Dari and Farsi online: try free lessons.
Explore five free sample lessons with English explanations: listen to and write letters, discover words, read short texts and practise grammar. Start in your browser, with no sign-up or installation.
Starting from scratch? Start with D1 and the letter Alef with Mad. If you already know the script, choose vocabulary, reading or grammar. Each demo offers one lesson from its learning level.
D1Alphabet & first words
Alef with Mad
Dari/Farsi alphabet for beginners: discover your first letter and practise writing it.
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D2Words & everyday life
Welcome and thank you
First words in Dari/Farsi: practise a greeting and a way to say thank you.
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D3Reading & storytelling
Talking about yesterday
Practise reading Dari/Farsi with a short story about past experiences.
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D4Understanding grammar
Recognising proper names
Explore grammar by recognising proper names. Suitable if you can already read the script.
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D5Grammar & expression
The object marker را
Explore the object marker را. Some basic grammar knowledge will help.
Start free lesson →Your demo progress stays in this browser. You can find the full levels in the Alef Mad app. Check your device’s store for availability.
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Try learning with Alef Mad here. In the app, you can unlock the levels you want with a one-time purchase. Check the store and the app for prices and availability. No subscription.
Check availability for your deviceHow to start your free lesson
- Choose a learning level. Start with D1 if you are a beginner. All five demos are free to try.
- Listen and try it yourself. Use the lesson’s audio and writing exercises. Repeat at your own pace.
- Get help when you need it. The illustrated D1–D5 user guides explain how to use the lessons.
Each demo contains one lesson, not the entire level. Full levels are purchased individually in the app, with no subscription. Your demo progress stays in this browser and may be lost if you clear browser data.
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