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DARI / FARSI. STEP BY STEP.
Learn Dari / Farsi,
one step at a time.
Learn Dari and Farsi with English explanations. Explore the alphabet, listen to words and practise writing — from your first letter to sentences of your own.
Now available for iPhone, iPad and Mac on the Apple App Store.
Free demosNo subscriptionGerman & English
Pocket-sized companion.
More room to learn.
Read. Listen. Write it yourself.
From script to expression5 learning levels in one appKeep learning on the go¹
01 / MORE THAN NEW WORDS
A language opens doors —
start with yours.
Perhaps you want to talk with your family. Perhaps you want to understand a new script. Or you are simply curious. Your first step can be small.
Your first step into the Dari alphabet
Compare ا and آ: the wavy mark above the second letter is called mad. In the D1 demo, you can hear the sound and practise writing the letter yourself.
Let learning fit your life.
Learn on your iPhone when you are out and about, or use your iPad for more space to read and write. The layout adapts to your screen. Your learning progress stays on your device.
Explore first. Decide later.
Every level includes a free in-app demo. Unlock full levels individually when they fit your learning journey.
ALEF MAD IN 25 SECONDS
Watch it. Then try it.
Hear your first letter, watch the writing guide and trace a stroke. A short look at the free D1 browser demo.
Only when you click will a connection to YouTube (Google) be made. Your IP address and technical data will then be transmitted.
02 / YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY
Learn Dari and Farsi.
Five learning levels.
Choose D1–D5 below and try one free lesson. No sign-up. Each level includes a demo and a guide.
D1 / For your very first step
Alphabet & first words
Learn the Dari and Farsi alphabet and discover your first words.
Learn to read and write Dari/Farsi script from scratch. Practise writing from right to left, recognise letters and put your first words together.
One free lesson in your browser · Full version in the app
D2 / For the words you need
Words & everyday life
Build your Dari and Farsi vocabulary for simple everyday conversations.
Build on the foundations. Connect words with everyday situations and work towards simple conversations.
One free lesson in your browser · Full version in the app
D3 / For stories from your life
Reading & storytelling
Practise reading Dari and Farsi through short texts, stories and experiences.
Individual words become connected ideas. Read short texts and practise linking thoughts and experiences.
One free lesson in your browser · Full version in the app
D4 / For understanding the structure
Understanding grammar
Understand Dari and Farsi grammar through examples and practice.
Discover patterns beyond individual words. Examples and exercises help you understand how the language is structured.
One free lesson in your browser · Full version in the app
D5 / For finding your own expression
Grammar & expression
Explore Dari and Farsi grammar in more depth and write your own sentences.
Build on what you know. Explore grammar in more depth and practise writing your own sentences.
One free lesson in your browser · Full version in the app
03 / LEARNING THAT FITS YOU
More freedom —
fewer barriers.
You focus on learning. Alef Mad makes it easy to get started.
Questions about the app? Start hereNo sign-up
No extra Alef Mad account. Open the app and explore the demos.
Learn on the go¹
Use Alef Mad on your device. Whether you need an internet connection depends on the platform and purchase verification.
With familiar support
Learn Dari/Farsi with explanations in German or English.
Keep your levels
Restore purchases with the same Apple account. Back up your progress separately.
04 / YOUR LANGUAGE. YOUR DEVICE.
Choose your device,
get Alef Mad.
Try a free demo first. Alef Mad is available for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and Windows. Unlock D1–D5 individually with a one-time in-app purchase. No subscription.
One-time purchase. No subscription.
The same Swiss prices for D1–D5 on Apple, Google Play and Microsoft Store:
- D1
- CHF 4.90
- D2
- CHF 5.90
- D3
- CHF 6.90
- D4
- CHF 7.90
- D5
- CHF 8.90
Prices are for Switzerland. The price shown before purchase applies.
Apple: buy once and use your levels on iPhone, iPad and Mac with the same Apple ID. Use “Restore purchases” to unlock levels you already own.
Android and Windows purchases are separate from Apple purchases and from each other.
iPhone, iPad & Mac
Apple App Store
Available now for iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Android
Google Play
Now available for Android on Google Play. Download Alef Mad, try the free demo lessons and unlock your chosen levels directly in the app.
Windows
Microsoft Store
Now available for Windows in the Microsoft Store. Download Alef Mad, try the free demo lessons and unlock your chosen levels directly in the app.
Availability and features may vary by platform, account and version. You can continue to use the free browser demos.
Is Alef Mad available in the App Store?
Yes. Alef Mad is available for iPhone, iPad and Mac on the Apple App Store. Try the free demos and unlock the levels you want with a one-time in-app purchase. No subscription.
Can I learn Dari as a complete beginner?
Yes. D1 starts with the right-to-left writing direction and individual letters, with explanations in English or German. You do not need to be able to read the script already.
Can I try learning Dari for free?
Yes. Each level, D1–D5, has a free browser lesson with no sign-up. Choose a level above and open its demo. You can buy the full learning levels individually in the app.
Do I have to buy every level?
No. Each full level is unlocked separately with a one-time purchase. There is no subscription. The free demos help you choose.
What do I need to learn offline?
¹ Offline access varies by platform and app version. Purchases, restoration and verification of unlocked content may require an internet connection, even when learning content is already on your device. Downloaded PDF guides can be read offline.
What should I know about pronunciation?
Dari and Farsi share features and have regional differences. Some audio uses synthetic Iranian Persian pronunciation. The app does not automatically assess pronunciation. See Sources & information for details.
ALEF MAD · DARI / FARSI
Your first word.
Your next story.
Explore the content today. Your learning journey begins with curiosity.
Get to know the levels Now available on the Apple App Store