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Why consider Farsi classes in Australia?

With more than 50,000 Farsi speakers, Australia is, of course, home to a fairly prominent and diverse Persian-speaking community, this, more than anything, makes it a fine place to kick-start your language learning journey with a private Persian language tutor. With the majority of the Persian speakers of Australians tracing their heritages back to Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan and a big part of the Farsi speaking population being centred in major cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, these cities boast large active communities, learning new languages has become more accessible than ever before! Local schools like Punchbowl Boys High School in Sydney and Sirius College in Melbourne provide Farsi as a part of their ‘community language programs,’ whilst at the same time, top performing universities like The University of Melbourne and The Australian National University (ANU) have Persian included in their Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies learning pathways.

The diversity and richness of the Persian-speaking community can be seen on full display by attending events such as the Iranian Film Festival Australia, a film festival that takes place yearly in major cities like Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Similarly, you can attend the Persian New Year (Nowruz) festivities that are hosted by the Iranian Society of Victoria, Iranian Cultural Society of South Australia and other community organisations alike. These initiatives are great for students looking to immerse theirselves in the Farsi language and culture outside of the typical classroom or tuition environment.

What is the best way to get better at Farsi in Australia?

Getting better at speaking and understanding Farsi requires consistent and constant practice, ideally a mix and match of both formal individual or group lessons (in the form of private tuition) and cultural exposure/immersion. Important areas of study in the journey to language mastery are things like vocabulary development, grammar understanding, pronunciation, reading and finally, conversational fluency. Private teaching or small group sessions with a native speaking tutor will make for a solid foundation whilst providing the flexibility of topic and speed. For the most part, Australian students get the most out of a combo of face-to-face tuition with a tutor and the use of online resources - supplementing their Persian lessons with downloadable apps like Drops and Rosetta Stone. Alternatively, students can rent or borrow Persian language materials (books, audio, films) from local public libraries, some include the State Library of Victoria and the City of Sydney Library.

Taking part in language meetups type events will also improve your speaking comprehension skills. Enterprises/organisations like the Iranian Society of NSW and Melbourne’s Persian Cultural Circle will do poetry readings, film screenings and conversation nights, these kind of events give students the opportunity to use their newly acquired Persian in real-life scenarios. Persian lessons can be flexible, individually designed to meet your needs, your level, whether you're a newcomer getting a grasp on read plain texts and understanding the Persian alphabet, or an upper-advanced student already working on formal speech and keen literary analysis.

Can Farsi tutors help with specific assignments or assessments?

For sure, 100%. Persian tutors are typically on the ball, experienced in working with students from all levels and educational backgrounds, no matter their goals – tutors cater to all kinds of student, from high school students, those enrolled in university, professionals and casual learners. So if you’re prepping for an upcoming community language VCE exam in Victoria, a high school certificate in NSW, or working towards Middle Eastern Studies at ANU, a qualified private tutor can cater their classes/teaching to focus on your specific problem areas, it could be reading comprehension, conjugation of verbs, or even writing in the famously complex Persian script. Private tutors can of course support students who are preparing for Persian proficiency tests such as SAMFA (for Afghan learners specifically) or other recognised courses.

There’s many reasons to learn Farsi, some more mature learners may well be preparing for international travel, overseas work or just hoping to strengthen personal familial connections. Tutors can take this on board, creating lessons based on your exact need, be that basic travel phrases, professional vocab or classically written literature like Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh. face-to-face Persian lessons make certain that fluency, cultural literacy, or just conversational basics are obtainable, subject to your goals and drive.

Will learning Farsi help my career in Australia?

Yes. Becoming competent in Farsi/Persian opens up a whole host of personal and professional opportunities. Farsi is a language spoken natively by over 100 million people around the world and is an important language in many sectors: international relations, refugee services, government, education, and journalism to name a few. Competence in Farsi, even more so fluency, is seen as highly beneficial in community and social work roles that provide aid for the large Iranian, Afghan and Tajik communities in Australia. Companies like Centrelink, Medicare and of course local councils, often necessitate interpreters and bilingual talent for community outreach programmes. Those working in academia, trade and diplomacy also value Persian as employers, especially those working in Islamic Studies, cultural heritage, international business or migration law.

How much do Farsi classes in Australia usually cost?

The typical rate for private Farsi lessons is around $33/h, although this can of course vary depending on the tutor’s qualifications and experience. Things influencing the price of lessons are :

• The tutor’s level of experience, language certifications, or academic background.
• Type of class: in-person, online, or hybrid.
• Package pricing for multiple bookings, ideal for long-term learners.
• Group classes, which often reduce the cost per student and allow collaborative practice.

Finding a Farsi tutor through Superprof is simple:

• Head to the Superprof Australia website.
• Type “Farsi” or “Persian” into the subject search bar.
• Input your location (e.g. Melbourne, Brisbane or your postcode).
• Have a look through tutor profiles, filtering by availability, rates and reviews.
• Contact a tutor, introduce yourself and sort out a first free class if it’s offered!