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Easy Persian Grammar A Perfect Handbook of Contemporary Persian Grammar
Easy Persian Grammar explains contemporary Persian grammar in 100 short units, from the alphabet, "to be" and the present indicative to the past perfect, the subjunctive, conditional sentences, the passive and causative verbs. Each unit gives a rule, examples and an exercise, with all answers at the back. Early units add transliteration; later ones are mostly in Persian script. Beginner to intermediate. 277-page PDF by Reza Nazari and Somayeh Nazari.
Read the first 14 pages free (PDF).
One grammar reference that takes you from your first sentence to the passive voice
Many learners outgrow a beginner grammar within a few months and then need a second book. Easy Persian Grammar covers both stages in one volume: units 1 to 56 teach the basics, from the vowels and the alphabet to the present subjunctive and numbers up to 1,000, and units 57 to 100 move on to the perfect tenses, conditionals, passive sentences, quotation and causative verbs.
Units are two or three pages: a short rule, numbered examples and an exercise. In unit 34, for example, کتاب (ketâb, book) becomes کتابم (ketâbam, my book) and کتابشان (ketâbeshân, their book), and the exercise asks you to turn کتاب من into the joined form. Answers to every exercise start on page 229.
At a glance
What the 100 units cover
Rules come in the order a learner needs them, and comparison units review two tenses side by side.
Sounds and script
Pronunciation symbols, the six vowels (three short, three long) and the 32 letters with sample words, in units 1 to 3.
Core sentences
Pronouns, verbal endings, “to be” and “to have”, the ezâfe, questions with آیا (âyâ), present and past stems, the object marker را (râ) and possessive pronouns.
Every main tense
Present indicative, simple past, past progressive, present perfect, past perfect, present perfect continuous and the future, with units such as Present Perfect vs Past Perfect.
Mood and complex sentences
Present and past subjunctive, conditional sentences, مگر (magar, unless), که (ke) as a conjunction, question tags and quotation.
Word building and style
Prefixes, suffixes, auxiliary verbs, polite verbs, indefinite pronouns, causative verbs and clauses in units 94 to 100.
Answer key
Answers to all exercises from page 229, so you can study without a teacher.
From unit 34: joined possessive pronouns
Instead of a separate word for “my” or “their”, Persian can add a short ending to the noun. The book shows all six endings on کتاب (ketâb, book):
| Persian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| کتابم | ketâbam | my book |
| کتابت | ketâbat | your book (singular) |
| کتابش | ketâbash | his or her book |
| کتابمان | ketâbemân | our book |
| کتابتان | ketâbetân | your book (plural) |
| کتابشان | ketâbeshân | their book |
The free ezâfe guide explains the separate form, کتاب من (ketâb-e man), that these endings replace.
Contents
The 100 units, grouped by topic:
- Introduction, pronunciation, vowels and the alphabet (units 1 to 3)
- Gender, personal pronouns, present verbal endings, “to be” and its negative (4 to 9)
- “To have”, the genitive, simple present, است after vowels, questions with آیا, شما for تو and ایشان for او (10 to 18)
- Infinitives, present stem, present indicative and its negative, joined “to be”, object marker, tanvin (19 to 25)
- Past stem, past endings, simple past, possession with مال, subject and possessive pronouns (26 to 34)
- Past progressive, the preposition تا, imperatives, plurals, adjectives, prepositions, question words, numbers (35 to 44)
- Present subjunctive, تا and که as conjunctions, adverbs, verbal prepositions, days of the week, numbers 10 to 1000 (45 to 56)
- Past continuous with داشتن, telling the time, permission, object and complement, adjective types (57 to 64)
- Present perfect, prepositions with pronouns, past perfect, مگر, past subjunctive, conditional sentences (65 to 75)
- Present perfect continuous, question tags, future tense, passive sentences, cardinal numbers, prohibition (76 to 85)
- Adverbs, nouns, conjunctions, transitive and intransitive verbs, sentence types, also and too, quotation, infinitive (86 to 93)
- Prefixes, suffixes, auxiliary verbs, polite verbs, indefinite pronouns, causative verbs, clauses (94 to 100), then answers
How to study with this book
- Read units 1 to 3 even if you already read a little Persian; the transliteration symbols are explained there.
- Study one unit per session and copy the examples by hand before you start the exercise.
- Check your answers at the back and mark any unit you want to revisit a week later.
- Use the comparison units, such as Present Indicative vs Present Subjunctive, as review checkpoints.
- Once you reach the tenses, conjugate new verbs in the free Persian verb conjugator.
Who this book is for
A good fit if you
- want one grammar book that runs from the basics to intermediate level
- study on your own and need an answer key
- like short units you can finish in one sitting
- already use a course book and want a grammar reference beside it
Look elsewhere if you
- prefer one slimmer book per level; Farsi Grammar in Use: For Beginners and the intermediate volume split this ground in two
- want a course with dialogues and vocabulary, not only grammar; Learn Farsi in 100 Days covers that
Use it with
- Persian grammar lessons: free online lessons on many of the same rules.
- 200 Absolutely Essential Persian Verbs: full conjugation tables for the tenses taught here.
- Persian grammar quiz: a quick self-test after the first 50 units.
Common questions
What level is it?
Beginner to intermediate. Units 1 to 56 cover the basics; units 57 to 100 cover the perfect tenses, the subjunctive, conditionals, the passive and word building.
Do I need to know the alphabet first?
No. Units 2 and 3 cover the vowels and the 32 letters. Later units do expect you to read Persian script, since many examples there have no transliteration.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Answers to the exercises start on page 229.
How is it different from Farsi Grammar in Use?
It covers much the same topics as the two Farsi Grammar in Use volumes by the same authors, but in a single book. If you already own both of those, you will not need this one.
What do I get after I buy?
A 277-page PDF you can download right after checkout and read on a phone, tablet or computer, or print.
Is there a paperback?
Yes, the paperback is sold on Amazon. The PDF here is the digital edition.
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