Persian in Use
An Elementary Textbook of Language and Culture
9789087282172
Distributed for Leiden University Press
Persian in Use
An Elementary Textbook of Language and Culture
Persian in Use is an elementary Persian language and culture textbook designed for first-year language students at a university level and specifically focused on teaching contemporary Persian as it is actually used. With its colorful and lively design, the textbook offers an integrative approach combining new vocabulary summarized thematically and lexically, interactive dialogues, straightforward explanations of grammatical features, engaging classroom and homework exercises, and samples of literary and popular writings.
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400 pages | illustrated in color throughout | 8 1/2 x 11 | © 2015
Language and Linguistics: Language Studies

Reviews
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
Key Features of Persian in Use
To the Student
To the Instructor
Activity Type
Scope and Sequence
Introduction
Lesson 1: Greetings and Introductions
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Lesson 2: About You
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Lesson 3: Daily Activities
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Lesson 4: Housing and Living
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Lesson 5: Shopping
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Lesson 6: Geography and Weather
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Lesson 7: Food and Special Occasions
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Lesson 8: Schooling and Holidays
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Lesson 9: Visiting Iran
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Lesson 10: Sports and Leisure
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Appendix A: Verb Charts (Stems and Prepositions)
Psychological Verbs
Appendix B: Glossary
Appendix C: Grammar Review
Preface
Key Features of Persian in Use
To the Student
To the Instructor
Activity Type
Scope and Sequence
Introduction
Lesson 1: Greetings and Introductions
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Lesson 2: About You
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Lesson 3: Daily Activities
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Lesson 4: Housing and Living
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Lesson 5: Shopping
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Lesson 6: Geography and Weather
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Lesson 7: Food and Special Occasions
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Lesson 8: Schooling and Holidays
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Lesson 9: Visiting Iran
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Lesson 10: Sports and Leisure
Communication Objectives
Contents
Thematic Review of New Vocabulary
Appendix A: Verb Charts (Stems and Prepositions)
Psychological Verbs
Appendix B: Glossary
Appendix C: Grammar Review
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