Persian in Use : An Elementary Textbook of Language and Culture

Anousha Sedighi

ISBN 10: 9087282176 / ISBN 13: 9789087282172

Published by Amsterdam University Press Mär 2015, 2015

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Neuware - 'Persian in Use is an elementary Persian language and culture textbook designed for first-year Persian language students at college level. It offers a thematically organized and integrative approach to help students achieve proficiency in Persian language and culture. Features: \* Colorful and lively design with over 200 illustrations and images and over 1200 words and phrases including high-frequency idioms, slang, and proverbs \* New vocabulary is summarized thematically/lexically to help students engage in the accompanying communicative activities \* Interactive dialogues from everyday life in both spoken and written forms introduce students to contemporary usage \* Straightforward explanations of the grammatical features \* Includes samples of literary texts, poems, plays, film scripts, and pop songs \* Engaging classroom activities and homework exercises with the integration of all four skills \* Companion website with audio files and authentic video clips from Iran \* Corresponds to two semesters/three quarters of elementary college-level study as recommended by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages'.

Seller Inventory # 9789087282172

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Persian in Use : An Elementary Textbook of Language and Culture
• Publisher: Amsterdam University Press Mär 2015
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9087282176
• ISBN 13: 9789087282172
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu

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Synopsis

Persian in Useis an elementary Persian language and culture textbook designed for first-year language students at a university level and specifically focused on teaching contemporary Persian as it is actually used. With its colorful and lively design, the textbook offers an integrative approach combining new vocabulary summarized thematically and lexically, interactive dialogues, straightforward explanations of grammatical features, engaging classroom and homework exercises, and samples of literary and popular writings.
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About the Author

Anousha Sedighi is associate professor of Persian and the coordinator of the Persian program at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon.