Alef Mad
Sprache / Language
ALEF MAD D1 · Full version in preparation

Alphabet & first words

One letter at a time. D1 introduces the script before you move on to words and sentences.

33 letter units20 language lessonsNumbers 0–20
Alef Mad D1
Alef Mad D1 on a smartphone
Inside the app · English interface
Make it meaningful

Turn unfamiliar letters into your first words.

You do not need to understand a word of Dari/Farsi yet. D1 gives you a place to start: writing direction, letters and their shapes. First words and numbers follow.

Your free previewYour first letter: Alef with MadStart the demo lesson
Full versions · release planned

Your learning journey continues.

The demo is your first taste. Full D1–D5 apps, with further lessons, practice and homework, are planned for the stores below.

  • Apple App StorePlanned · not yet released
  • Google Play StorePlanned · not yet released
  • Microsoft StorePlanned · not yet released

Full versions will be available exclusively through the stores after release. Store links and final prices will follow. You can already try the demos here for free.

Before you start

Your starting point

No previous knowledge of Dari/Farsi. You need to be able to read the explanations in English or German.

What you will practise

Your learning goal

Recognise letters and their dots, practise their shapes, and discover first words, short sentences and numbers.

In this level

Inside D1.

A learning path of its own, with supporting practice areas.

01

The basics

Six short introductory activities explain writing direction and introduce your first characters.

02

The alphabet

32 letters plus the additional form آ with Mad make 33 letter units. The alphabet overview with audio is always available.

03

Words and sentences

20 follow-on language lessons connect first words with short examples and activities.

04

Numbers

Numbers 0–20 with individual audio clips, writing activities and a self-test.

Explained step by step

The D1 user guide

Getting started, audio, writing, homework and backups, with specific instructions for this level.

Read the guide
Your next step

Once you recognise the letters and understand your first words, D2 takes you into simple everyday situations.

Explore D2