Reza Nazari is the author and co-author of many of the Persian (Farsi) learning books published by Learn Persian Online, and the teacher behind a YouTube channel of free Persian lessons. This page lists his books, video series and other work.
Books
Reza Nazari has written or co-written a wide range of Persian learning books, from alphabet workbooks and phrasebooks to verb references, grammar guides and children’s books. Several are co-authored with Somayeh Nazari, whose name appears on their covers. The books are sold on this site and through bookstores; many have ISBNs and appear in listings such as these:
| Title | Author(s) | ISBN | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farsi Grammar in Use: For Beginners | Reza Nazari | 9781501002373 | MIT Press Bookstore |
| Farsi Children’s Books: Tools | Somayeh Nazari, Reza Nazari | 9781545590478 | MIT Press Bookstore |
| Farsi Complete Course (For Beginners) | Reza Nazari, Somayeh Nazari | 9781548032593 | AbeBooks |
A selection of books on Learn Persian Online
- Learn Farsi in 100 Days – a step-by-step beginner course, with a matching free video series
- 200 Absolutely Essential Persian Verbs – the most useful verbs, fully conjugated
- Persian Verbs Dictionary
- Farsi Grammar in Use for Beginners
- 101 Most Common Persian Words
- Read and Write Persian Language in 7 Days
- Learn to Speak Farsi in 30 Days
- Easy Persian Phrasebook
- Persian for Busy Travelers
- Learn Persian Before You Land
- Farsi Children’s Books Bundle – co-authored with Somayeh Nazari
- Let’s Learn Farsi (11-book set for kids)
See the full list on our publications page, and the children’s range in Farsi children’s books. For bundles, see the Complete Farsi Resources Bundle (30 books).
Free video lessons on YouTube
Reza Nazari’s YouTube channel, @RezaNazarie, has more than 37,000 subscribers and over 1,300 videos. Its playlists follow several of the books, so you can read and watch side by side:
- Learn Farsi in 100 Days, also available as free lessons on this site.
- 200 Absolutely Essential Persian Verbs. See also our 200 most common Persian verbs page.
- Prefer reading? Try the free text course Learn to Speak Persian Fast on this site.
Effortless Math
Reza Nazari also runs Effortless Math, a website of math and test-prep resources, including free worksheets and practice tests.
Learn Persian Online
On Learn Persian Online you can use free Persian lessons at beginner, intermediate and advanced level, free learning tools such as the Persian verb conjugator, and the books listed above.
Where to start
- Learn Farsi in 100 Days – for complete beginners
- 200 Absolutely Essential Persian Verbs – once you know the basics
Sources
- MIT Press Bookstore: Farsi Grammar in Use: For Beginners, Reza Nazari, ISBN 9781501002373. https://mitpressbookstore.mit.edu/book/9781501002373
- MIT Press Bookstore: Farsi Children’s Books: Tools, Somayeh Nazari and Reza Nazari, ISBN 9781545590478. https://mitpressbookstore.mit.edu/book/9781545590478
- AbeBooks: Farsi Complete Course (For Beginners), Reza Nazari and Somayeh Nazari, ISBN 9781548032593. https://www.abebooks.com/9781548032593/Farsi-Complete-Course-Step-by-Step-Guide-154803259X/plp
- Reza Nazari on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@RezaNazarie
- Feedspot, “Learn Persian YouTube channels” (updated 2 Jul 2026), lists the channel at 37.1K subscribers. https://videos.feedspot.com/learn_persian_youtube_channels/
- Effortless Math. https://www.effortlessmath.com
FAQ
Who is Reza Nazari?
Reza Nazari is the author and co-author of many Persian (Farsi) learning books sold on Learn Persian Online and through bookstores, and he runs a YouTube channel with free Persian lessons.
Who is Somayeh Nazari?
Somayeh Nazari is co-author of several of the books, including children’s titles and the Farsi Complete Course, and her name appears on their covers.
Are Reza Nazari’s video lessons free?
Yes. His YouTube channel has free video lessons, including playlists for Learn Farsi in 100 Days and 200 Absolutely Essential Persian Verbs.
Where can I buy Reza Nazari’s books?
On Learn Persian Online’s publications page and through bookstores. Many titles have ISBNs and appear in listings such as the MIT Press Bookstore and AbeBooks.
Which book should I start with?
Complete beginners usually start with Learn Farsi in 100 Days or Read and Write Persian Language in 7 Days, then add 200 Absolutely Essential Persian Verbs.