Learn Farsi is a free online Persian language learning tool that uses spaced repetition to teach vocabulary, grammar, and the alphabet across web and iOS platforms.
What is Learn Farsi?
Learn Farsi is a free Persian (Farsi) language learning platform that combines spaced repetition, daily practice, and alphabet drills to help users build vocabulary and reading skills. It takes user input as daily study sessions and produces long‑term word retention through repeated exposure. The service runs on any web browser and is also available as an iPhone app with synced progress.
Key Features
- Spaced repetition — New words are presented at increasing intervals to strengthen memory, with progress tracked via earned XP (over 2.1 million total earned).
- Daily lessons — Learners receive a new word or phrase each day, reinforced through recall exercises; the community completes over 800 lessons weekly.
- Alphabet learning — All 32 Persian letters are available for viewing and practice, with a separate alphabet grid and writing exercises.
- iOS app — Native iPhone app (Download on the App Store) that syncs account progress, offers streak reminders, and provides native pronunciation audio.
- Progress dashboard — Users can view personal stats (total XP, lessons completed) and compare with community totals; 794 learners are currently active.
- Completely free — The core site is offered without ads or paywalls; optional premium resources (Farsi Quickguide PDF, 30‑Day Challenge, Complete Bundle) are available for one‑time purchases.
Who is it for?
- Absolute beginners who need to learn the Persian alphabet and basic vocabulary step by step.
- Self‑taught learners seeking a structured daily practice routine with measurable progress (XP, lessons).
- Travelers or heritage speakers who want to reinforce conversational phrases and reading comprehension on the go using the iPhone app.
What can you do with Learn Farsi?
- Build daily vocabulary — Each day you receive a new Farsi word or phrase, practice recalling it, and see your streak grow.
- Master the alphabet — Study all 32 Persian letters individually, then test your recognition with writing exercises.
- Track your learning — Earn XP for every correct answer, view total lessons completed (over 101,000 across the community), and monitor your weekly activity.
- Continue across devices — Start on the web, then pick up on the iPhone app with automatic progress sync.
Pricing
The core website and all daily lessons are free forever — no ads, no subscription required. Optional paid products include: the Farsi Quickguide PDF (€9.99 one‑time), the 30‑Day Challenge (€14.99 one‑time), and the Complete Bundle (€19.99 one‑time, saving 20%). The iPhone app is free to download with a 7‑day Pro trial.
