Download three free Persian printables: alphabet tracing worksheets for all 32 letters, 91 cut-out flashcards, and a 14-page Starter Pack with the alphabet, 100 core words and 20 survival phrases. All are print-ready PDFs for kids, adult beginners and classrooms.
Persian Starter Pack: Alphabet + 100 Core Words
Everything a beginner needs for the first week, in one printable guide.
- All 32 letters with their four forms, sound and an example word
- The seven letters that never join, and the short vowel marks
- A 7-day reading plan with real words to read each day
- 100 high-frequency words with transliteration, grouped by theme
- 20 survival phrases, from سلام salâm to نمیفهمم nemifahmam (I don’t understand)
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Free: Persian Alphabet + 100 Core Words
Get the 14-page printable Starter Pack (all 32 letters, a 7-day reading plan, 100 core words and 20 survival phrases) and a short 5-email course. Free.
Persian Alphabet Tracing Worksheets
One page for every letter of the Persian alphabet, from ا alef to ی ye.
- A large model letter, its four forms and a plain-English writing hint
- Rows of gray outline letters to trace, then empty rows to write alone
- The joined forms (start, middle, end) to trace
- Three example words per letter to read and trace, with meanings
- A cover page and a certificate of completion to fill in
Printable Persian Flashcards
Persian on the front, transliteration and English on the back, laid out for double-sided printing.
- Numbers 1–20 (20 cards, with Persian digits)
- Colors (12) and animals (24)
- Family members (16), including the four Persian words for aunt and uncle
- Days of the week (7) and greetings (12)
How to print
- Paper: the files are US Letter. On A4 paper, choose “fit to page” in the print dialog.
- Worksheets: print single-sided so children can trace with pencils, crayons or markers. For reuse, slip a page into a plastic sleeve and trace with a dry-erase marker.
- Flashcards: print double-sided with “flip on long edge” at 100% (actual size). Test one sheet first. No duplex printer? Print single-sided, glue each front sheet to the back sheet that follows it, then cut along the dashed lines.
- Card stock (65–110 lb) makes flashcards last much longer; laminate them for classroom use.
Notes for teachers and parents
- One letter a day. A tracing page takes about 10–15 minutes. Say the letter’s name and sound aloud before tracing, then read the three example words together.
- Group similar letters. Many Persian letters share a body and differ only in dots, such as ب پ ت ث and ج چ ح خ. Teaching them as families helps children spot the difference.
- Point out the non-joiners. The seven letters ا د ذ ر ز ژ و never join to the next letter, which explains the small gaps inside many words.
- Right to left. Each tracing row starts with a dark model letter on the right. Encourage learners to start every row there.
- Flashcard games: play memory (match fronts to backs), “flip and say” races, or sort cards into sets. Numbers and days of the week work well as a daily warm-up.
- Celebrate finishing. The last worksheet page is a certificate of completion with آفرین! âfarin! (well done!).
For a full plan for children, see how to teach your child Farsi. Teaching Afghan Persian? Use our Dari alphabet worksheets.
Keep learning
- The complete Persian alphabet guide: every letter explained with examples
- 101 most common Persian words
- Free online Persian lessons for beginners to advanced learners
Ready for a full course? These books pick up where the printables stop:
- Read and Write Persian Language in 7 Days: a workbook for the Persian script
- Learn Farsi in 100 Days: a structured course for beginners
- 101 Most Common Persian Words
- Farsi children’s books bundle for young learners
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FAQ
Are these Persian printables really free?
Yes. The tracing worksheets and the flashcards download directly with no sign-up. The Persian Starter Pack is also free; enter your email and we send you the download link.
What paper size are the PDFs?
All three PDFs are US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches). They also print on A4 if you choose “fit to page” or “shrink to fit” in your print settings; for the flashcards, print at 100% if you can so the fronts and backs line up.
How do I print the flashcards double-sided?
Choose two-sided printing with “flip on long edge” and set the scale to 100%. Each back page is laid out as a mirror of its front page, so every card lines up with its translation. Print one sheet first to test your printer.
Which age are the tracing worksheets for?
Children who can hold a pencil, roughly from age 5, and adult beginners. Younger children can trace with a crayon; adults can use the empty rows to practise neat handwriting.
Are these worksheets for Farsi or Dari?
They use standard Persian (Farsi) as written in Iran. Dari uses the same 32 letters, so the letter pages work for Dari learners too; some words and pronunciations differ. See our Dari alphabet worksheets for a Dari version.
Can I use the printables in my classroom?
Yes. Teachers and parents may print as many copies as they need for their own students and children. Please link to this page instead of re-uploading the files elsewhere.
Why are there no short vowels in most of the words?
Everyday Persian writing leaves out the short vowels a, e and o. The Starter Pack explains the vowel marks, and the transliteration under each word shows how to pronounce it.