Persian language - beginner level taught in English

foreign languages

A1 by Modern Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment. A Common European Framework of Reference indicates the target level of a language course

in the field of basic language skills for students starting their studies from the beginning.

Upon completion a student can speak slowly and clearly, and understands basic vocabulary

from A1 level. A student is able to read and understand simple texts and analyze sentence

structures. A student is able to communicate in Persian supposing that his interlocutor

speaks slowly and clearly, as well as build simple sentences on different topics. A student is

able to ask questions and answer questions, talk about nationality, his country, daily

routines, food, place of living, time and days. A student can also write simple texts and

complete personal questionnaires.

Farsi-ye Dekhoda, A coursebook for the foreign learners of Persian

SKILLS:

After the completion of the course, a student :

- is able to communicate effectively with Farsi speakers

- understands written and spoken sources

- is able to read and understand simple Persian texts

- is able to speak, using simple Farsi language structures in real situations

Knowledge:

- beginner level vocabulary

- beginner level grammar

- cultural knowledge of Iran

SOCIAL SKILLS:

- teamwork skills

- recognizes different learning styles and understand the need of self-development as

well as the idea of lifelong learning

- knows basic cultural manners and verbal and nonverbal reactions typical of Persian

cultural-linguistic area

- notices cultural difference and demonstrates cultural tolerance

The following elements are taken into account before assessing the completion of the

course:

- active participation in language classes (25%)

- tests and homework results (25% )

- final test result (50%),

however, in order to gain a positive mark for completing the course, students must show

certain achievements with regard to each of the above categories (no mark will be given to a

student who has received 0 per cent in any of the categories, or has not shown any activity

in one of them)

GRADING SCALE

99 – 100% – 5 (outstanding)

93 – 98% – 5 (very good)

87 – 92% – 4+ (good plus)

77 – 86% – 4 (good)

71 – 76% – 3+ (satisfactory plus)

60 – 70% – 3 (satisfactory)