<p><strong>"Those interested in learning Farsi will find the book 'Persian Grammar' by John Mace a key resource in their learning activities. It offers support to student both in the early and intermediate stages… The author offers detailed explanations and many examples, all shown both in Persian script and in Roman transliteration, to help students to learn this language. Those who master this language will have the reward of enjoy the pleasure of reading the wonderful poetry of Hafiz, Rumi, Omar Khayyam, Attar and Sa’adi, among others, in their original language." --</strong> Patricia Ordóñez de Pablos, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain (International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management, April-June 2011)</p>

This is a book for reference and revision, especially for those in the early stages of studying the Persian language. It uses the official reformed spelling, and gives attention to handwriting, educated standard and educated colloquial pronunciation, and the important polite forms. The grammar is explained with copious examples, all shown both in Persian script and in Roman transliteration. The grammatical themes are grouped logically, and there are cross-references, appendices and a subject index to facilitate the search for the right form.
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A user-friendly guide to Persian grammar, especially useful for those in the early stages of studying the Persian language, it serves as a revision and reference book that can be used to support any Persian course book.
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Introduction  1. Writing  2. Pronunciation  3. Nouns and adjectives  4. Pronouns  5. Verbs  6. Prepositions  7. Adverbs  8. Syntax  9. Numbers  10. Arabic forms  11. Wordbuilding  12. Polite forms  Appendices  Index
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ISBN
9780700716944
Publisert
2002-08-08
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Vekt
460 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
240

Forfatter

Biografisk notat

John Mace studied at Oxford University. He has worked as a British Council lecturer in Iran, in the Diplomatic Service, as a personnel officer in the Middle East, and as a European Commission Delegate. He has written Persian, Arabic and German language manuals, and a verse translation of Russian poetry.