Persian Grammar - For Reference and Revision

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.

List of contents

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

About the author

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.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: John Mace, Mace John
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.08.2002
• EAN: 9780700716944
• ISBN: 978-0-7007-1694-4
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 104 mm
• Weight: 460 g
• Subjects: Education and learning > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Grammar & Punctuation, FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / Persian, Grammar & vocabulary, Language learning: grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Spelling & Vocabulary, Persian (Farsi)